Total 260 job vacancies in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5UB

Senior Digital Planning & Performance Manager: Pay £55,557 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.   

DWP. Digital with Purpose.   

We are looking for a Senior Digital Planning & Performance Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. 

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. 

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application?   

• Experience of leading, developing and communicating a multi-year financial business plan to achieve key strategic benefits.

• Experience and ability to analyse and accurately interpret complex data from various sources, add insight, make recommendations, and credibly present reasoned conclusions to influence and persuade senior board members to take action or make decisions.

• Experience of strong people leadership in capability development, including coaching, training and setting standards and frameworks.

• Experience of analysing, forecasting and planning workforce supply and demand.

• Working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators, Risk Management and Internal Audit at board level in a large organisation.

You and your role   

The role is working within our Digital Modernisation and Efficiency Business Management Team who lead services across DWP Digital to ensure the successful delivery of Digital Group's Business Plan.

You will be responsible for considering, understanding and analysing large amounts of information, summarising into key points to share with a range of audiences, to inform decision making.

You will develop, design and communicate business plans that achieve key strategic benefits including aspects such as people, technology and financial implications.

You will also lead a multi-disciplined team located across various Digital Hub locations, providing regular strategic direction and reporting directly to the Head of Business Management in Digital Modernisation and Efficiency where you will work closely to achieve set objectives.

As well as your own team, you will have chance to coach and mentor other members of our Business Services Practice. You'll help us encourage collaboration and shared ownership throughout the team and grow capability in our thriving community of practice. 

Details. Wages. Perks.   

Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle-upon-Tyne  

Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office.   

Pay: In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of £55,557 p.a.   

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth £16,000/year).   

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.   

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:   

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days   

• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home   

• Family-friendly policies   

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving   

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'   

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more   

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket   

• Sports and social activities   

• Working in an award-winning environment and culture   

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.   

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.   

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are a small family run independent pharmacy based in Grimsargh.

We are currently looking for a qualified Dispenser/ Technician to join our Pharmacy team and fill a full time or part time position

Essential:
Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Understanding of confidentiality
Ensuring accurate handling of medicines
Able to demonstrate self-motivation & initiative
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise work load
Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable:
Customer Service Training

Do you have experience in face to face furniture sales? Do you love engaging with customers and building long lasting relationships? How would you feel about selling luxury products within a prestigious family run business thats been established for over 100 years?

TRIP are currently recruiting a Senior Sales Consultant for a luxury furniture retailer for their store in Accrington. The retailer has a stable and secure history of being family owned and operated and is currently going through a fantastic period of growth.

The ideal Senior Sales Consultant:
- Must have experience in face to face furniture sales
- Be extremely personable and able to develop immediate customer rapport
- Be confident and highly motivated
- Be someone who is a high achiever with a proven track record of consistent sales performance.

If you recognise the above and want to join a company that truly Rewards, Recognises & Invests in your career development, both financially and progressively then get in touch today!

Basic salary £25k + individual commission + bonuses an uncapped (average) OTE c£30,000-£35,000 (the top 10% of sales people across the business earning in excess of £40,000+)

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Team Lead SLT to join our integrated neurorehabilitation therapies team and speech & language therapy service across Pennine Lancashire.

Rakehead Rehabilitation Centre is a purpose-built 17 bedded unit, the successful applicant will also be part of the integrated community neuro team working across Pennine Lancashire. The service is well equipped and supported by a team of administrators and Assistant Practitioners. You will work as part of an established and experienced SLT team and wider MDT providing responsive and high quality complex neurorehabilitation services in both a specialist in-patient unit and across the community.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required together with good organisational and time management skills. You will be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, under pressure and be self directed, recognising your own limits.

You will be a qualified and HCPC registered SLT with sound knowledge and experience of specialist assessment and treatment procedures for this client group. This post will suit a SLT ready to undertake clinical leadership in a highly specialist role or someone who already has this level of competency and is looking to extend their experience.

You will need access to transport for work purposes and be able to travel between community visits in a timely manner.

Embedded in the neuro rehabilitation MDT, you will act as the Clinical Lead SLT with specific responsibility for the inpatient pathway. Providing a high level of clinical expertise, highly specialist assessment skills and interactions within neuro rehabilitation.



Providing operational and line management to a designated team in the delivery of a highly effective, safe and personal service, delivered around the needs of individual patients/carers as described by agreed goals/outcome measures and within the SLT neuro rehab clinical pathway.

The role will include teaching and the provision of highly specialist support in the management of complex conditions, educating other healthcare professionals and wider stakeholders. Offering training and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff.



We are actively involved in research developments and as the clinical lead you will be required to participate in service improvement projects.

Continual improvement is embedded in our daily work and service improvement initiatives. Our commitment to continuing professional is underpinned by monthly team meetings, supervision, regular line management and an annual appraisal system.

You will be an active member of the SLT leadership structure, this postholder will contribute toward the strategic operational and clinical development of the service.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

You will join our experienced and supportive team of senior SLT’s working within specialty groups in both the acute and community settings that include Neurology, Head and Neck Cancer, Voice, FEES, SLT led VFL, Stroke and Community (progressive and long term disease/care home) and are overseen by a professional lead for SLT.

We host an annual SLT Showcase of best practice and SLT, Stroke and Neuro Improvement Showcase.

We are actively involved in a range of service and workforce initiatives across the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS and research including collaborations with the Lancashire South Cumbria ICB and within ELHT including an AHP professorial post in Neurorehabilitation.

Attached you will find the job description and person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

Payroll Executive
Salary - £26,000 up to £28,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join our umbrella payroll company 'Arch Finance' based in central Preston.
Working as a payroll executive you will be responsible for the day to day running of our PAYE contractor payroll service, collaborating with multiple parties and employees. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of this payroll service.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, autonomous, and passionate, with exceptional customer service and outstanding attention to detail.

The Role will involve:

• Managing the weekly payrolls end to end process.
• Assisting in on boarding new contractors within stipulated timescales alongside dealing with any queries/related questions.
• Ensuring full due diligence is complete prior to pay rolling any individual, including right to work and ID checks.
• Linking payroll processes to reduce the risk of fraud, including knowledge and understanding of fraud prevention.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a smooth running of the weekly payroll.
• Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders and resolve queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.

The ideal candidate:

• 2 years experience running an end-to-end PAYE payroll.
• Experience processing pension/auto enrolment, deduction orders, PAYE liability payments and the reconciliation of these.
• We are looking for an individual who is highly experienced in Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel.
• Can prioritise, work to deadlines, and manage time efficiently.
• You will have the ability to deal with complex queries professionally and effectively.
• An excellent eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and follow logic.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Regular incentives & rewards.
• Access to tailored training, specific to the role.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme & Tech Scheme.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for payroll, we would love to hear from you!

Service Care Solutions are offering a great opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join an established Finance team, striving for operational excellence in a people focused culture.
The role will be office based and full time, with the option to access remote working solutions after a successful probation period. We are seeking a suitable candidate who can hit the ground running and is up for an exciting and challenging role.
You will have dual responsibility for managing the day-to-day running of our contractor payroll service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join a company who values their employees and rewards for their hard work based in the Preston area.

What does the role involve?

• Data entry, manage online time sheets and run import routines from various portals.
• Processing of deemed and PAYE payments, including RTI submissions to HMRC & pension uploads.
• Dealing with, escalating and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders.
• Resolve contractor and umbrella company queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.
• Work towards/achieve team related targets.
• Monitor any potential issues such as fraudulent time sheets that may put the business reputation at risk or incur costs.
• Cross training of your duties in the event of emergency cover

What are we looking for?

• At least 1-2 year's experience working in Payroll.

• You'll be innovative in your way of working, to maximise efficiency across the team and business.
• You'll have the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage time efficiently all whilst working well under pressure.

• Be highly organised, able to work using own initiative and the ability to multi-task is a must.

• You'll be innovative in your ways or working to create maximum efficiency across the team and business.
• Experience of Merit Payroll Software or similar is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

So enough about us, what's in it for you?

• Annual company profit-share bonus
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with specific awards for support functions
• On site games room and recreational area
• Free incentive-based lunches.
• Enhanced employer pension scheme
• 21 days' holiday allowance increasing by 1 per each years' service to a max of 26 with the ability to sell up to 3 days leave per year.

If you feel you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

Company: Service Care Solutions
Trust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Altham Meadows, Bartholomew Road, Morecambe, LA4 4RR

Position: Specialist ADHD Nurse
Specialisation: ADHD Service

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: Day £27ph

About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Work within the ADHD service, undertaking face to face ADHD assessment.
• Write up notes & follow ups.
• Progress young people through the ADHD assessment pathway
• Support the MDT in diagnostic discussions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Mental Health Nursing
• Fully enhanced valid DBS
• Experience of ADHD assessments
• Community experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Free training
• Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.

Rate Breakdown
£27ph LTD | £24.29 PAYE Inclusive | £21.68 Exclusive

We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.

Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.

If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk

Location: Kincraig Road, Blackpool (with flexibility to work across all Company office locations)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility when needed

About ICare:
At ICare, we’re more than just a care provider; we’re a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Our commitment to delivering outstanding service means we need a dynamic Recruitment and Retention Team Lead to help us attract and retain top-tier talent, ensuring that our teams continue to deliver the exceptional care our clients deserve.

Your Role:
Are you a proactive, creative leader with a passion for building brands and connecting with people? In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the strategy for recruiting and retaining exceptional talent, amplifying ICare’s reputation as an employer of choice. This is more than just a recruitment role—it’s an opportunity to shape and lead a team, build lasting relationships, and make a real difference in the lives of both our staff and the people we serve.

What You’ll Do:


Create and Inspire: Develop and lead bold, innovative recruitment campaigns that attract diverse talent across all levels, both locally and internationally. Use social media, marketing channels, and creative branding to highlight ICare’s values and opportunities.
Network and Engage: Attend job fairs, industry events, and partner with educational institutions to build talent pipelines and expand our reach in the recruitment marketplace. You’ll become the face of ICare, passionately promoting our brand and mission.
Collaborate with Job Centres: Work in partnership with local job centres to support job seekers by providing guidance on CV writing, completing applications, and conducting mock interviews.
Support Retired Professionals: Partner with Age UK to assist retired and semi-retired individuals in accessing meaningful work opportunities.
Advertise Strategically: Build relationships with job centres and educational institutions, ensuring vacancies are effectively promoted through these channels, including local colleges.
Manage Tier 2 Sponsorships: Oversee the full recruitment cycle for Tier 2 Sponsorships, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish while maintaining compliance.
Drive Strategic Impact: Collaborate closely with senior management to align recruitment strategies with ICare’s growth goals, proactively increasing recruitment numbers and retention rates to support our expansion.
Lead a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and empower the Recruitment and Retention Team, fostering a collaborative, goal-driven culture. Support team members in developing creative, effective approaches to recruitment and retention challenges.
Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee all recruitment and retention processes, ensuring they are compliant, efficient, and reflective of best practices. Streamline systems for optimal recruitment workflows and an exceptional candidate experience.


Who You Are:


Innovative Leader: You bring fresh ideas and have a track record of creating recruitment and retention strategies that attract and retain talent in meaningful ways.
Brand Ambassador: Networking comes naturally to you. You’re comfortable building partnerships, attending events, and representing the Company as a passionate advocate.
Data-Driven Strategist: You use metrics and insights to drive decision-making, constantly seeking ways to optimize our talent acquisition and retention efforts.
Hands-On Team Player: You lead by example, rolling up your sleeves to support your team and fostering an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and shared success.


What You’ll Need:


Proven experience in a recruitment and retention leadership role, ideally with exposure to brand-building and recruitment marketing.
Strong communication skills and experience in creating and managing social media campaigns for talent attraction.
Professional HR or recruitment qualification, such as CIPD Level 5 in Resourcing and Talent Management.
A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel as needed.


Why ICare?
Joining ICare is more than just joining a team; it’s joining a community. Here, you’ll find purpose and the chance to make a tangible difference, all while developing your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. You’ll work alongside a team that values compassion, creativity, and dedication, and you’ll have the freedom to lead initiatives that make ICare a destination employer in the care sector.

Ready to Shape the Future of ICare? Apply Today!

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Join Our Team as a Multi-Drop Delivery Driver in Blackpool.

CAT B Licence Required

Monday to Friday,
2pm - 8pm
Potential for weekend work if required
£13.37

Location: Blackpool

Responsibilities:
- Average around 50 to 100 drops a day
- Cover a 50 mile radius from depot
- Be able to handle parcels up to 30kg
- Ability to navigate domestic addresses and find relevant drop offs
- Load vehicles and unload
- Great customer service

A Successful candidate:
- Full UK driving Licence
- No more than 6 points
- Previous multi-drop experience
- Able to understand and navigate complete routes efficiently
- Excellent customer service
- Physically fit to handle load volume and weight
- Flexible to work when required

Benefits:
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- Full training provided
- Van provided

If you think you will be a good fit to the team APPLY NOW!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join Our Team as a Multi-Drop Delivery Driver in Chorley.

CAT B Licence Required

Monday to Friday,
2pm - 8pm
Potential for weekend work if required
£13.37

Location: Chorley

Responsibilities:
- Average around 50 to 100 drops a day
- Cover a 50 mile radius from depot
- Be able to handle parcels up to 30kg
- Ability to navigate domestic addresses and find relevant drop offs
- Load vehicles and unload
- Great customer service

A Successful candidate:
- Full UK driving Licence
- No more than 6 points
- Previous multi-drop experience
- Able to understand and navigate complete routes efficiently
- Excellent customer service
- Physically fit to handle load volume and weight
- Flexible to work when required

Benefits:
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- Full training provided
- Van provided

If you think you will be a good fit to the team APPLY NOW!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Service Care Solutions
Trust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Fylde and Wyre CAMHS Service, 150 - 153 Whitegate Drive Blackpool, FY3 9ES

Position: Mental Health Nurse
Specialisation: CAMHS

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: Day £27ph

About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• To independently carry out assessments for young people.
• To complete hospital care & discharge plans
• Support the team collaboratively.
• Signpost to appropriate services and make safeguarding referrals when required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Mental Health Nursing
• Fully enhanced valid DBS
• CAMHS experience is required.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Free training
• Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.

Rate Breakdown
£27ph LTD | £24.29 PAYE Inclusive | £21.68 Exclusive

We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.

Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.

If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk

Product Security Assurance Engineer Preston £47k-£55k + Benefits

My client are a multinational aerospace, defence and information security company, they are currently looking for a number of Product Assurance Engineers to join their team based in Preston.

The ideal candidate will be a pro-active problem solver with excellent communication and IT skills. You will have the ability to coordinate and manage programmes, forging relationships with all stakeholders and with the experience of delivering to customers requirements, within timescales and budgets.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting engagement with the GCAP International Government Organisation (GIGO) as required across the engineering lifecycle meet the Secure by Design policy objectives
• Supporting the Engineering Disciplines, contributing to achieving assurance to the GIGO, ultimately achieving a Security Authority to Operate for the GCAP System
• Identifying the MODs requirements for assurance of the GCAP system
• Create a plan of how these requirements will be addressed within and across the programme
• Manage and act as the internal review for the assurance deliverables

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC or time served experience with a clear understanding of the Engineering Lifecycle
• Sound experience in a systems integration environment
• Knowledge of security accreditation/assurance processes and activities, although knowledge or airworthiness or quality processes may be beneficial

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Model Based Engineering approaches and the supporting methods and toolsets.

To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below...

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Ince CE Primary and Nursery VA School are looking for an inspirational Headteacher to lead their school on the next stage of its journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a vibrant school with a big heart.

Governors are looking for an outstanding school leader who:

• Has a proven track record and an unflattering determination to lead school improvement?
• Is a committed Christian who leads with Christian values?
• Has the skills, knowledge and experience to guide and inspire staff and children through challenge and support them to reach their fullest potential?
• Can make a significant difference in the community by letting your light shine?
• Is committed to playing an active role in the ongoing development of our thriving Church school?

Governors would like our new Headteacher to be committed to our vision and values and who:

• Strives to embody Christian values at all times
• Is honest, transparent, and trustworthy
• Loves children and the Ince community and wants to work hard to improve their lives
• Loyal to the school vision ‘Let Your Light Shine’ and the challenges and opportunities it brings
• Conducts themselves with integrity at all times
• Thankful and finds the joy in their work
• Not afraid to have courageous conversations if it based on school vision and values
• See themselves as a learner who is committed to personal and professional development
• Acts as a role model in all aspects of life
• Strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do.

The children at Ince CE Primary School have said they would like our new Headteacher to be:

• Fun; always has a smiley face
• Kind to every person in our whole school community
• Charitable (like to fundraise for worthy causes)
• Sporty
• Creates equal opportunities for everyone in our whole school community
• Polite (always uses their manners)
• Clever
• Really involved in life at Ince CE Primary School
• Loving (likes to give hugs to those who need it)
• Respectable
• Friendly and caring
• Honest and trustworthy
• Approachable (available to talk when needed)
• Confident
• Curious (likes to ask lots of questions)
• Treat people how he/she expects to be treated
• Thoughtful
• Imaginative
• Protective (always keeps children safe)
• Firm, but fair.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a vibrant school with a big heart.

Further details about the role

If you wish to visit us at Ince and tour the school with a member of the current leadership team, please contact Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk.

If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Your application must include two professional references and one faith reference. Failure to provide these will result in your application not progressing.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 12th January 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th January 202

Interview days: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025

Ince CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School is within the Diocese of Liverpool.

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.

Mental Health Recovery worker

Exciting opportunity

Job Title: Mental Health Recovery Worker
Location: Chorley,
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Days - 37.5 hours a week including occasional sleeps
Starting salary: £24150k plus enhancements per sleep

Role Summary:

you will be working for a national charity that is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities that are highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence

The service will look to addressing both a service users’ immediate crisis and longer-term recovery goals. It provides safe, high-quality support with an emphasis on understanding the factors which contributed to the crisis. The service equips them with strategies and tools to support their ongoing mental health recovery.

The service operates a holistic therapeutic support model, working towards preventing hospital admissions.


Ideal Candidate :

- understand professional boundaries with support clients with mental health needs

- understand the safeguarding

- supporting vulnerable adults in a non judgemental way

- person centred approach

- flexible working

- passionate and dedicate to taking on learning and training

- Good technical ability with computers and report writing / Care planning

Benefits offered:

- Training and development
-confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme if you experience any issue in your workplace
- pension contribution
- Domestic Leave
-Maternity and Paternity Leave
Birthday Leave
-25 working days holiday and 8 bank holidays per annum. These increase after two year's complete service to 28 days per
- Daily discounts
- Cycle to work Scheme

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.