Total 1,585 Customer Service job vacancies in Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2JY

Applications are invited for a Lead Pharmacist - Palliative and End of Life Care.

Working within the Havens Hospices Care settings and Southend Site pharmacy, you will lead the Palliative and End of Life pharmacy service in collaboration with the senior managers and clinical collegues from both Havens Hopices and the MSE Pharmacy Oncology team.

You will be responsible for supporting the medicines management agenda within Havens Hospices Care settings, providing a comprehensive clinical service for both adult and children & young people’s inpatient services.

You will support the Southend site oncology service with clinical pharmacy activity e.g. chemotherapy prescription verification.

You will need to be an experienced clinical pharmacist, with palliative, end of life and (preferably)oncology expertise, an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal/relationship building skills, have good service delivery and management experience, and a proven track record of delivering change within dynamic environments.

Ideally you will be a qualified independent prescriber.

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individual who will develop and evolve this newly created post.

Main duties:
• To provide, with the support of senior colleagues, the delivery of a medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy service to all areas within Havens Hospices; be a proactive and engaged member of Havens Hospices Medicines Management team.
• Closely liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to palliative and end of life drug monitoring and control in line with formulary adherence.throughout the organisation.
• Be the point of contact for all hospice staff to aid in medicines-related problem solving and ensure supplies of end-of-life medicines.
• Monitor drug expenditure within specialty, produce budget statements and drug usage reports, interpret and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Develop treatment guidelines with clinicians to promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing, considering all relevant local and national policies and procedures.
• Act as an independent prescriber and prescribe as appropriate for patients within designated area of competence.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

This is a new and exciting opportunity - for full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!




This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

This is a new and exciting opportunity - for full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Are you based in the Chelmsford area?

Do you have a passion for working with people and enjoy a fast-paced and varied role?

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) specialise in providing solutions and building materials for our customers in the Public Sector such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities.

We're on the hunt for a Customer Service Advisor/Driver to join our new site in Chelmsford, who's as passionate about great service as we are! This is a multi-skilled role covering all areas of our branch, giving you opportunity to learn and develop within the team.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

*Please note - a valid UK driving license (no more than 6 points) is a requirement of this role

Working Hours: 42.5 per week - 7.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday (no weekends!)

Location: Jewson Partnership Solutions, Montrose House, Montrose Road, Chelmsford CM2 6TE

Key Responsibilities

• Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions in line with our JPS values

• Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible

• Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, manage stock control and keep customers updated throughout their journey

• Pick and prepare customer orders in our warehouse and load onto customer and delivery vehicles

• Delivery orders to our customers sites, using a 3.5t van around the Chelmsford area

• Keep the branch and yard/warehouse looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers

• Maintain stock levels, carrying out regular stock counts

• Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid UK driving license (no more than 6 points) is a requirement of this role

• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential

• Experience in a customer facing environment

• IT literate and a strong communicator

• Passion for working with people with a positive can-do attitude

What's in it for you:

• Discretionary bonus

• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.

• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support

• Generous employee discounts

• Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers

• Retirement savings plan

• Life assurance

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Why STARK?

At JPS, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

What's next…

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Housing Management Worker
Stoke-on-Trent
Young People Service (16-21)
3-month contract
35 hours per week
£15.72 LTD / £13.40 PAYE (inc holiday)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Housing Management Worker to join a leading charity supporting young people aged 16-21 in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding role, ideal for someone passionate about helping young individuals develop independent living skills in a safe and supportive environment.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Management Worker, you will be responsible for supporting young people in their transition to independent living, providing essential guidance and support to help them thrive within the community. You will work with young people to develop their life skills, provide housing-related support, and ensure that they adhere to tenancy agreements.

• Act as a 'Keyworker' to a group of identified young people, managing and coordinating their individual support packages.
• Conduct 'welcome' sessions with new residents, explaining house rules and the support structure.
• Complete initial safety plans and needs assessments for each young person, coordinating a tailored support package.
• Assist young people in attending appointments and accessing external services.
• Promote independent living skills, including budgeting, personal hygiene, and cooking.
• Support young people to engage in education, training, and employment (ETE) options.
• Liaise with external agencies, ensuring that all relevant information is shared confidentially.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking candidates with previous experience in a similar support or housing management role, particularly those with a background in working with young people. You should be confident in managing challenging behaviours and capable of providing positive, solution-focused support.

• Proven experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults, ideally in a housing or support worker capacity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with external agencies.
• Experience in managing tenancy agreements and housing-related responsibilities.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people, encouraging them to develop independent living skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.

THE CONTRACT

• 35 hours per week, 8:15 pm - 7:45 am Monday to Friday, including 1 in 4 weekends.
• 3-month contract with potential extension.
• Pay: £15.72 per hour LTD / £13.40 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to help others maintain their independence in their own homes? If yes, we want YOU to join our dedicated team of Domiciliary Care Workers!

What We Offer:
Flexible Working Hours
Competitive Pay Rates - With regular pay reviews and mileage allowance
Comprehensive Training - Full induction and ongoing support, no prior experience needed
Career Progression - Opportunities to grow within our company
Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence ( A MUST) – This role involves traveling between clients, so having your own reliable vehicle is essential.
A caring and compassionate nature
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Your Role:
As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will:
Assist clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help clients maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes.
Travel between clients' homes, providing high-quality care services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking for a permanent Social Worker to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people within the busy Family Support & Protection Team.This position will be mostly working from home, but you do need to be able to get to the city to complete assessments and join your team on site.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

You are required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload (average of 17 -20) of children and young people within the long-term children's social work teams. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with children and families who require longer-term social work intervention, including those subject to child protection plans, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and, if required, within the court arena.You need to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision; training opportunities, tools and resources are readily available to assist in the day-to-day work.Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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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 Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


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


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Come and join the lively and dedicated team at our popular school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA with experience of working with children in a school setting - ideally as an LSA. We offer an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are passionate about supporting our staff and children with our high expectations then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be passionate about learning
• possess school-based experience of working with children
• be passionate and keen to work with children
• excite and inspire our children
• promote high standards and challenge
• work as a flexible member of a team
• display energy, imagination and initiative
• manage the physical demands of a busy role working with active children

What the school offers its staff

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
• High quality professional development
• Opportunities for cross phase work
• Support and collaboration across our Trust
• A well-resourced school

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office who will book a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

Closing Date:Monday 2nd December 2024, midday

Interviews: Friday 6th December 2024

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification

Application Email

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Alana Horne.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Kellie Smith (see contact details)

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Further information regarding this role can be obtained via the job description and person specification within this advert.

Night Support Residential Worker

Permanent, Full Time

£31,713.50 to £40,470.30 Per Annum (including allowance)

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 11.59pm

Are you interested in working with children and young people to make a difference in their lives? If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

It is an exciting time to join Essex County Council as we invest in and expand our residential provision. New Farm Road is a newly refurbished short-term home for up to five 12-17 year olds, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team around the child you will support them to develop the skills and resilience to return to their families, or onto longer-term care.

Being a Night Support Residential Worker requires a special kind of person. Your main focus will be on providing nurturing therapeutic care to children who have experienced trauma, supporting and caring for them as a parent would, and each shift brings unique experiences, filled with both highs and lows.

Previous experience of working in a children's home, would be beneficial however there are many skills that you might have that would make you suitable for the role. It is important to be open minded and have a flexible and adaptable attitude and be able to manage challenges with a calm and patient demeanour. You will have an ability/willingness to understand and manage challenging behaviour including aggression and violence using a range of de-escalation techniques. You will also need to have effective written and verbal communication.

If you don't already have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare you will need to complete this within 2 years of starting employment. We will provide you with all the training you need for the role along with good quality, regular supervision. This, together with the right attitude and access to a full in-house induction, will enable you to start your career with Essex County Council with confidence.

You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 9.15pm to 7.15am and you will have every other weekend off.

The salary quoted is made up of a basic salary of £24,395 to £31,131 Per Annum and a guaranteed additional allowance of 30% (£7,218.50 to £9,339.30 Per Annum), paid monthly, alongside your basis salary.

If shortlisted, you will have an interview to explore the detail you provide in your application and give you an opportunity to discuss the role and ask any questions.

Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old in order to undertake this post.

Required ASAP

Are you passionate about education and supporting teenagers?
Do you have experience of working in a secondary school and could you make a difference working with SEND students?
Do you have skills in Science and /or English?
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our Learning Support Team.
The role is to assist and support the integration of students with physical disabilities and / or special educational needs within a mainstream school. You will be supported by strong leadership in the school coupled with a fantastic team spirit and genuine collegiality across the team and across the school.
Staff are engaged with professional development and are supported in exploring new ideas. Sunbury Manor School is a mixed, 11-16 Single Academy Trust. We are proudly comprehensive and serve a wide community on the edge of Surrey and Southwest London, that is vibrant and ambitious. Sunbury Manor has a very clear ethos and you will see it when you visit our school; strong, positive relationships that create an environment where teachers can teach exceptional lessons and students can make exceptional progress.
36hrs per week, Monday—Friday (8:00am—4:00pm). Term-time only.
Please note, all non-classroom based roles are required to undertake a 40-minute lunch duty for which an alternative lunch break will be provided.
We offer an excellent Professional Development programme at all stages of your career, we also offer Westfield 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Westfield Rewards (discounts from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations), free gym membership at the neighbouring leisure centre and staff laptop. To apply please use the apply now button and complete the online application form.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 @ 9 am
Interview date: w/c Monday 25th November 2024
We strongly encourage early applications. Applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Important information: Please note as part of the schools safer recruitment process we engage with an external provider to complete a full Social Media check on all shortlisted/recruited applicants. The process is a mandatory part of our recruitment process and requires the agreement in advance from the applicant, If you do not/will not give agreement to such searches then please do not apply as we will not be able to further your application.
Sunbury Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Customer Services Officer

Braintree, Essex

£12.70 per hour

37 hours per week

Temporary, 3-month contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Advisor to join our Customer Services Team, to cover up to 3-month secondment, covering the hours of 8.30am to 5pm.

Working as part of a busy team, you will provide a front-line service to customers and staff - in person, by telephone, email and web. Dealing with the public, you will provide advice, interpret queries and re-route customers across a range of Council services.

The Customer Service Centre receives over 150,000 customer contacts a year, across various access channels, and you will be handling everything from arranging a waste collection to processing food voucher requests, as well as taking call back messages for busy departments.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing a high quality, customer-focused service and will work with customers and staff to achieve positive outcomes.

You will have excellent communication and keyboard skills, be friendly and approachable with the ability to work under pressure on your own or as part of a team.

Grades A-C, or equivalent in English and Maths are essential.

At this current time our team is working a hybrid pattern i.e., a mixture of office and home working.