Total 2,681 job vacancies in Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG

About The Role
As a Regional Admissions Co-ordinator at HC-One you’ll be responsible for driving new and existing business into homes across the area, whilst building and sustaining high occupancy in line with the homes’ commercial strategy with an emphasis on private pay admissions and public pay admissions with a 3rd party top-up.
Main Activities

- Develop and implement sales, marketing and awareness programmes that ensure high levels of awareness and profile of the home within the local community; specifically, amongst the target market who will have the personal and family financial means to be a private fee payer.
- Present and share ideas for increasing revenue to AD & CBP to deliver overall Area occupancy growth.
- Monitor and report any identified barriers that have led to lost revenue opportunities.
- Generate Resident enquiries through networking in the local community and supporting the enquirers throughout the process from maintaining regular contact, arranging viewings and assessments, conducting tours, welcoming those who choose to live in the care home as they are admitted and liaising with them and their families throughout their stay.
- Organise events in the care homes in the area that are appropriate to the target audience so that they attract local private pay Residents to enquire to the home and position it as a first-choice care home within its local community.
- Local networking to identify key local public opinion leaders, influencers and referrers and building up contacts databases to support you in promoting the home i.e. people you will invite to events, send newsletters to, meet in the community.
- Identify local community publications that are read by the same target audience we are promoting our care homes to.
- Support the Care Home Managers in your area in setting and maintaining high standards in the presentation of front of house, public areas and Resident areas.
- Set out a route for visitor care home tours and ensuring a high standard, quality view bedroom is available.
- Work with the central marketing team to arrange for advertising, mailshots and other local awareness campaigns that will help generate enquiries across the care homes you support.
- Support Home Administrator to manage Care Home enquiries from initial point of contact whether direct to the Care Homes or via our central support enquiry team. You will carry out training within the Care Home to ensure enquiry capture both in and out of office hours is being achieved by care staff. You will be required to follow up enquiries and arrange tours of the care home.
- Visit local health and social care settings, community organisations and other influencers to build relationships that will generate enquiries developing an inner and outer circle of contacts to achieve this.
- Work closely with the wellbeing coordinators to organise events within the homes to the benefit of Residents to help them live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You will research local advertorial opportunities to ensure the Care Homes are achieving maximum exposure within the relevant catchment areas. You will make sure that the marketing materials reflect the home to its highest standards.
- Use your hospitality or customer care skills to ensure staff are given training in the delivery of the expected standards. You will be the key contact for Residents and their families to provide solutions to any problems that arise, this will involve liaising with the Home Managers, Area Director and RQUILS.
- Generate content for home level social media pages, building links, and awareness, ensuring regular content features.
- Support Wellbeing Co-Ordinators to produce the home newsletter.
- To provide training to appropriate colleagues on ‘how to take a good enquiry’ and ‘how to arrange and deliver a professional tour the home’
- To generate care home reviews
- Monitor daily financial budgets, occupancy (funded vs private pay) and enquiries. You will also have to complete weekly/monthly reports detailing the day-to-day movements within the care home and its effect on the enquiries/occupancy/financial status of the care home.
- Generate positive news stories and write up for sign up and sign off.
- Monitor and interpret management information undertaking comprehensive analysis to highlight and identify commercial successes and opportunities.

The following applies to all Colleagues:
You are expected to comply with HC Ones policies and procedures for health, safety and hygiene at all times. When attending HC-One homes all colleagues should ensure they comply with infection and control processes as outlined in the HC One infection and control procedures available on the Group intranet.
You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work. The company may periodically review your role profile and update it to ensure it relates to the job being performed. It is the company’s aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the company reserves the right to insist on changes to your role description, after consultation.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
What HC-One offer

Complimenting your salary, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- Award-winning learning and development
- 25 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

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Chef Manager

Full-time - 37 hours per week - Weekdays and alternate weekends required

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We are looking to recruit the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

As a Chef Manager you will be responsible for:

Providing homely meals for our residents, meeting a diverse range of dietary requirements.
Planning staff rotas which are appropriate for the kitchen workload and arrange cover for planned absences, using existing and casual staff.
Organising every aspect of the catering operation within the home to provide a safe, nutritious, cost effective quality service to all customers.
Ensuring all statutory training takes place.
Ensuring regular stock takes occur and that stock is maintained at minimum agreed levels.
Communicating with all customers on a regular basis, whenever possible.
Managing the catering budget and producing financial information relating to performance against the budget on a monthly basis.
If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
First class in house training provided from day one.
Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years’ service).
Free DBS check and uniform.
Access to retail discounts and offers.
Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral
Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.

Female Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service - "No Sponsorship Available"

£11.50 up to £11.80, paid training, full-time, only day positions available

Please note that we can only consider female applicants for this role due to the needs of the service and its residents.
Location: Glenholme Healthcare, The Marlowes, Hemel, HP1 1GQ

Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up.

Are you a kind, compassionate, or empathetic? No experience is required.

Whether you have been a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Carer previously or you come from a retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaning, customer service, or admin background. We will provide ongoing training and support to you throughout your career with us.

Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant or a Support worker isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:

A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
28 holidays (including bank holidays)
An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Cycle2Work scheme
Free Blue Light Card
With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will become more than just their support worker, you will become their companion too.

Duties of a Support Worker:

Companionship
Personal Care & Support
The teaching of independent living skills
Management of medication
Community-based activities such as swimming, social activities, or other leisure activities
Sound good? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and apply today to become a Support Worker and join the Glenholme Healthcare family.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support in Westmeads, our extra care service located in Royston, Barnsley, which enables older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. This service enables older people to maintain their wellbeing and to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. We can offer full and part-time roles with the opportunity to work additional hours on a flexible basis.

Your rewarding role will include:

• Providing respectful, dignified personal care and emotional support to people according to their needs and preferences
• Preparing meals and refreshments and supporting people with nutrition & hydration
• Assisting with household and everyday living tasks, involving people as fully as possible to maintain their independence
• Supporting people to take medication and administering medication as needed
• Enabling people to take part in activities within the scheme and to enjoy relationships with others
• Supporting residents to maximize their health & wellbeing, independence and quality of life
• Responding to changing needs and emergencies and supporting people to live safely
• Working positively with each person supported and their family, health professionals and housing officers to provide a coordinated service which meets their desired outcomes

We can offer you a variety of shift patterns to suit your circumstances but It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Shifts currently include mornings, afternoons evenings and waking nights.

Experience of providing care and support is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. However, you must be compassionate, respectful and able to work in a reliable and accountable manner with a strong duty of care to the people we support. You will need to demonstrate a reasonable standard of verbal and written English and be able to contribute to recording systems. You must be reliable and able to be vigilant and responsive to emergencies and urgent needs as they arise. You must also be able to carry out the physical demands of the role which includes supporting people with moving and positioning.

Creative Support is a national, not-for-profit organisation providing care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We provide services across 12 local authorities in Yorkshire and Humberside. We are committed to providing responsive, person-centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing, inclusion of the people we support. We can offer you high quality training from our Creative Academy to develop your knowledge and skills and to support your career progression in social care, including the Care Certificate and Diploma qualifications.
For more information about this role please contact Megan Mitchell by email on Megan.mitchell@creativesupport.co.uk

Vacancy Reference Number: 80933
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

Clinical Responsibility To assess, plan and implement programmes of care for individualchildren and young people, carers and families with complexbehavioural, emotional, psychological or mental health issues. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for all childrenand adolescents, including the protective and risk factors in thenetwork of significant relationships. To be responsible for a defined caseload selecting and usingappropriate interventions to meet care plan objectives and goalsprivileging core skills as appropriate. To develop, implement and manage specialised interventions withinthe child/young persons context, employing evidence based practice. To evaluate and adjust practices based on feedback. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, ensuring provision of a care plan, taking responsibility for initiating, planning and review of the clients care, ensuring the work of others involved and communicating effectively with the child/ the carer/ professional as appropriate, monitoring the progress of multi-disciplinary interventions. To carry out assessments and interventions jointly with co-workersfrom the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate. To contribute and develop skills in Clinical Governance. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and localpolicies and issues in relation to both the specific client group andmental health

Are you a HGV Class 2 Driver, with a class 2 licence and CPC? Are you looking for an active and varied role?

Flowline, a division of FM Conway, is looking for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team working from our Bishop's Stortford depot on a full time, permanent basis. As our HGV Class 2 Driver you will work as part of a two-person team to carry out a range of services including cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of drains.

Duties of the HGV Class 2 Driver role:

- Conducting all areas of drainage work, including high pressure water jetting (HPWJ) and CCTV surveys works

- Attending drainage related issues, including emergency callouts to deal with blockages or cleaning pipes during regular maintenance programmes

- Recording and feeding back works undertaken and any further works required

- Providing reports using our app system

What we’re looking for in our HGV Class 2 Driver

We are looking for candidates who have a class 2 licence and full CPC. You will enjoy working as part of a team and will have a strong concern for health and safety. We will consider applicants with no previous drainage experience as we are able to offer full training.

What benefits will you receive?

By joining FM Conway as our HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive the following company benefits including, career and professional development, opportunities for training and further tickets/qualifications, 23 days paid holiday, company pension and access to our Rewarding Great People discounts and wellbeing platform.

A brief introduction to FM Conway

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions and in May 2023 welcomed Flowline into the family.

We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

The division offers a range of services include drainage surveys, maintenance and rehabilitation across the whole highway’s networks. You will be working at the forefront of this and will benefit from one of the largest and most technically advanced transport fleets within the UK!

So if you want to Join our Family as our HGV Class 2 Driver, click apply today!

Closing Date: 15/12/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Workshop Controller
Borehamwood
Basic up to £35,000 up to £45,000 OTE + Uncapped
Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturdays on a rota
OC19211

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Controller to join our leading dealership. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall running of the workshop, managing the day-to-day operations to ensure the highest levels of customer service are maintained. The successful candidate for this Workshop Controller vacancy will be proud to be a part of this fantastic company with career longevity and security

Company Benefits
* Company Pension
* Performance Bonus
* Company Benefits Scheme
* Long Service Holiday Reward
* Enhanced Maternity Policy
* Share Save Options
* Your Birthday Off

Workshop Controller Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring all jobs are completed within time frames.
* Ensure all work is carried out to highest quality standards and that customer requirements are met.
* Monitor the performance of the team, providing guidance and support when needed.
* Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to.
* Liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the workshop.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve performance and customer service.
* Monitor the progress of all jobs and ensure that they are completed within the time frames.
* Analyse customer feedback and identify areas for improvement.
* Ensure that all members of the team are adequately trained.
* Manage the budget of the workshop and ensure that it is kept within the allocated budget.
* Liaise with suppliers and ensure that all parts are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
* Ensure that all vehicles are maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

Workshop Controller Skills and Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a motor industry background.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage a team and delegate tasks.
* Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
* A high level of attention to detail.
* A good understanding of health and safety regulations.
* Good IT skills.
* A valid driving license.

Consultant - Yvonne Martin - Octane Recruitment
INDAS

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 Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

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.
All applicants for this Workshop Controller role are treated with 100% confidentiality

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Sawbridgeworth team.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behaviour Support Worker to join our Birchall Wood Service in Hertfordshire.

£27,352.00 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.

Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

We are looking for a specialist behavioural support worker of skilled, creative and experienced support workers to support one customer in her own home in Welwyn Garden City. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. This role must have an excellent value base to support the customer to build their life and develop their skills and passions as an independent person.

A full driving licence is required for this position.

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.

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

What you'll do:

Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open new opportunities for the customer.
Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and decorating.
Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences.
Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way.
Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches.
Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure.
Driving the customer's (manual) vehicle to support them to go about their daily life.
Supporting the customer with personal care.

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:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.

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.

Housing Options Advisor
£31,773 up to £34,072 per year inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution, plus car user allowance
Permanent, Full-time (37 hour per week)
Flexible working options
Job Ref: P1245

About the Role
In this post you will provide a high standard of housing advice, homelessness prevention, housing support and housing options to customers or their representatives requesting housing assistance.

This position offers the opportunity for a well organised, customer focused individual to join our team in this role. You will be working as part of a small team who are committed to delivering high standards of service to those in housing need.

About you
Educated to GCSE’s standard in Maths and English, you must also have a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject or have at least one year’s relevant work experience together with an understanding of social housing.

You will be working in partnership with other officers in the team to successfully prevent and relieve homelessness through the appropriate assessment of viable Housing Options for applicants. This will involve mediation with families and friends, conducting referrals to various housing support organisations around the County, and working with other key stakeholders to prevent eviction.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options
Staff Parking Permit
Reimbursement of professional fees
Comprehensive development and training
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident:
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post

Safeguarding
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact John Frost, Principal Strategic Housing Officer on (01727) 819443 or alternatively you can e-mail john.frost@stalbans.gov.uk.

To apply

Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. 
Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

For more information about the role or to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 2nd December 2024

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 9th December 2024

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Location: Hitchin, UK
Hours: 36-hour week, Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Benefits: 4-day work week, pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, great working environment, and a friendly team.

About Our Client:
Our client is a premier provider of high-quality CNC machining, manufacturing, and assembly services. They specialise in working with a wide range of materials, from soft metals to engineered polymers, ensuring full traceability and consistency.

Job Purpose:
As a CNC Machine Setter Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of repeat conforming products according to specifications. You will set and maintain machines, verify manufactured quality, and support on-time delivery to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and check conformance of ongoing production requirements.
• Set and maintain CNC machines according to defined processes.
• Verify and control manufactured quality to ensure right-first-time production.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other staff.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, promoting good housekeeping practices.

Requirements:

• Good team member attitude and understanding of business needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ideal candidates will have a core mechanical engineering qualification, experience with Heidenhain and FANUC control systems, and knowledge of 5S/Lean practices and the aerospace industry.

Apply Now:
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for precision and quality, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our client's team and contribute to their success.

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Catering Assistant/driver at Sodexo in Priory Kneesworth House, Royston, SG8 5JP, you will help with the preparation and serving of our vibrant menu whilst ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Great customer service and a cheerful temperament is vital in this role, your interaction with patients, staff and visitors can help to alleviate some of the stress that is often associated with hospitals. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables
• Clean and sanitise equipment and workstations
• Reads recipes and/or product directions
• Breakdown stations at the end of meal periods or service

What you bring:

• A passion for providing nutritious and delicious meals
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Package Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 35 hours per week
• 5 over 7 days
• £12.00 per hour
• Sodexo benefits
• Free parking on site
• Full training

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About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

odexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Hertfordshire (SG1)

Commutable from Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Biggleswade, St. Neots, Welwyn, Ware, Royston
£50,000

12hr Shifts - 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off

Benefits:-

• Up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X4
• 24 Shifts Holiday!
• Discounts At Most Retailers, Qualifications, Medihealth Scheme

Our client is a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK and are looking for an experienced electrical biased shift engineer to join the team

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all high-speed production & packaging machinery
• Worked on control panels, HMi's, PLC's, SCADA Systems
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving and repairs
• Continuous improvement projects
• Dealing with motors, VSD's, servo drives, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, inverters
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding
• Upkeep and alteration of electrical & mechanical drawings

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an electrically biased engineer
• NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering or maintenance minimum
• Ideally HNC / HND qualified
• Must have worked in some form of fast-paced / FMCG manufacturing industry
• Strong electrical & mechanical problem solving skills
• Knowledge of PLC's, automation & control systems, HMi's
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Willingness to help in all areas of the team
• Worked on motors, inverters, VSD's, sensors, switches, pneumatics, gearboxes
• Ideally have worked with high-speed production & packaging machinery

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Overview and Responsibilities Designated Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead – Aurora Meldreth & Orchard Manor Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
At The Aurora Group, we believe in giving people the opportunities they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Established in 2015, we are now the UK’s sixth largest provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Aurora Meldreth Manor & Orchard Manor Here at Aurora Meldreth & Orchard Manor, our residents and students have complex learning difficulties, some associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs. Within our School and Children’s Home, their ages range between 6 – 19. Within our Adult Care Home, ages range from 18 – 30. We are currently seeking a Designated Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead to join our leadership team across our services in Meldreth, taking responsibility for the management of safeguarding issues both on and off site. The Role: As our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) you will receive safeguarding referrals via the services safeguarding system, My Concern, and follow Aurora’s safeguarding processes and policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents and students. Key Duties: To develop the improvement of individual and site practice around behaviour and safeguarding and be responsible for policy implementation of these elements, ensuring all practice is in line with all statutory guidelines, CQC & Ofsted regulations To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy. To provide relevant behaviour and safeguarding training to staff through CPD. To ensure that all relevant compliance has been completed with the support of the school business manager in the completion of reports and audits Communicate with parents/carers, employees, other agencies, and local authorities on the progress of children and young people and the effectiveness of intervention and support strategies Exercise a key role in advising and assisting the Service Leads with the strategic development of behaviour, pastoral, wellbeing, and preparing for adulthood offers, including reviewing, and formulating policies.
Skills and Qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths DSL training level 3 or above and experience working as a DSL. Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working with children and young people (Desirable) Proven track record of excellent creative and structured pastoral interventions within relevant special needs environment. Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice. Leadership in a residential setting such as a Children’s Home or Adult Care Home Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences though a range of different mediums and managing relationships with various external agencies. Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution as well as experience of using effective behaviour and teaching strategies. Understanding of the implementation of ASD intervention and support strategies (TEACCH, attention Autism or other similar). Experience of OFSTED & CQC inspections and following action planning. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer: Opportunities for meaningful career development Fully funded training and qualifications Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme (from October) Perk Box- offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme Car lease scheme How to Apply:Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

General Operative/Mailroom Administrator - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2

up to £14.15 per hour

Mailroom Administrator roles are available in Hemel Hempstead(HP2) for a global digital solutions company! The positions are available on Monday to Friday, AM or PM shifts, and the company offers free on-site parking and good public transport links. -Initially 4-6 Months Work ( Contract)

Shifts Available: Monday to Friday

AM: 6am-2pm (0600-1400)

PM: 2 pm-10 pm (1400-2200)

Pay Rate:

AM: £12.27 per hour

PM: £12.27 per hour + £15 per shift allowance (£14.15 per hour)

As Mailroom Administrator you will be working in a mailroom production environment as part of a team supporting a large, prestigious government seasonal project!! Your role will be multi-faceted and will involve any of the following tasks:

• Receiving and opening confidential documents
• Batching, registering, validating and scanning documents into the database
• Checking inbound mail for any threats
• Completing quality checks to ensure image and index quality of documents is in accordance with SLAs
• Working in the document archive library locating specific documents, scanning and ensuring filed away in correct locations

We are keen to hear from applicants with the following: -General Operative/Mailroom Administrator - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2

• Some previous experience working within a production, mailroom, data centre or document storage environment would be preferable
• Good data entry skills, and familiarity with using a computer keyboard
• Any knowledge of scanning documents would be useful
• Experience of working to targets
• Excellent attention to detail is required to quality check information and photographs
• Safety Shoes will be required, however Meridian can supply these

Mailroom Administrator roles include the following benefits:

• Free Onsite Parking
• Good public transport links
• Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment
• 4-6 Months Work
• Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced Mailroom Administrator and full induction training in place
• Online payslips
• Weekly pay
• DBS Check - Cost covered by Meridian Business Support
• A friendly and helpful Meridian team to support you with any queries at any time

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