Total 593 Manager job vacancies in Medway, Kent, ME6 5GP

Structural Engineering Technician / BIM Manager
Permanent
Kent
£45,000 - £55,000

This Structural Technician / BIM Manager will be experienced working on structural projects in the UK using either Revit or Archicad. There is scope to develop this role from pure technician into a BIM co-ordinator role. This is a role that will bring with it a large amount of professional independence and will suit an ambitious structural technician.

As a practice they offer a range of property services on both domestic and commercial projects with a strong focus on sustainability. They are well known for producing cost effective design solutions to both new build and refurbishment projects.

They offer a relaxed, hybrid working environment with full support for professional development.

To be considered apply now for an immediate call back and interview

Accountable to	Locality Manager
Hours of work	37.5 hours
Location	Tonbridge

Role Overview

You will be responsible for supporting the Service Manager and be the point of contact for the rest of the team when the Service manager is off site. You will be carrying out care needs assessments, creating and maintaining person centred support plans and ensuring high quality support is being provided to each of the people that we support along with the staff teams. Carrying out other duties designated by the Manager which may include delegation of duties to support workers. You will always promote good practice and act as an effective and positive role model. Your working hours will be a mix of on rota and off rota time. During your on rota time, you will be required to work alone with the people you support or as part of a team, and may be required to provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of individuals’ support plans, including assessment and relevant risk assessments for new People we support.
• You will encourage the people you support to take an active role in all aspects of daily living, and ensure the appropriate level of individual care and support is identified;
• Manage the review and maintenance of all support plans to ensure the ongoing suitability of the support that is being provided, including daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits.
• Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care and assisting with bathing in order to maintain a high standard of hygiene where the individual requires this. This may include people moving techniques, using hoists and repositioning individuals as required to maintain health and safety requirements
• Participating in and assisting to plan and arrange individuals’ daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits when required in order to assist the people you support with all aspects of their daily life.
• Building working relationships and engage in positive communication with individuals, families, advocates and other professional colleagues to support individuals as required
• Undertaking and/or assisting individuals with household activities such as cooking, mealtimes, laundering and cleaning in order to promote a healthy environment for the people you support and the promotion of independent living.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation in order to ensure that individuals’ records, observations, or other documents are accurate and informative. Compiling reports for contractual or company compliance may also be required. You will provide this information upon request to the Locality Manager.
• Ensuring that all people we support have up to date medications and MAR charts, in accordance with the company’s Administration of Medication Policy; including staff medication competencies and regular audits of Medication records
• Maintaining compliance and support of staff through coordination and completion of supervision, appraisal and team meetings and spot checks as per Company policy including participating in the recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Attending, participating and contributing to relevant multi-disciplinary meetings for the people that we support.
• Ensure High standards of care and support are delivered through pro-active auditing.
• Organise, attend, participate and contribute to team meetings when required to promote communication within the team.
• Ensure good governance through participation and completion of the auditing process
• Ensure staff teams are supported and managed through good leadership and management paying attention to the completion of supervisions.
• Undertaking all training (including statutory) relevant to the needs of the service and the people you support and according to relevant legislation, in order to professionally develop and gain skills beneficial to the individuals.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures applicable to the service and the company are followed and understood in order to comply with regulations and good practice.
• Working shifts and visits on a staffing rota including weekdays, weekends, split shifts, wake nights, sleep-in and bank holidays as required, and at multiple sites.

You may be required to undertake other duties commensurate to your role and/or working hours, as may reasonably be required of you at any other sites or premises, locations in the community, and within the homes of people we support. The Company may reasonably require you to meet the changing needs of service provision.

This is a description of the job as it is at present. However, the Company may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as when 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 job description, after consultation with you.

Person Specification

Post: Team Leader
	Essential	Desirable	How and When Tested ?
Education/Qualification	Willingness to work towards NVQ in Care & Management	NVQ3/SVQ3 in Care (or equivalent)	Application form / CV Competency based interview and assessment Copy of certificates
Skills/Abilities	Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision Can demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload effectively, dealing with unexpected issues Understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records ensuring reports are accurate and informative. Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and follow safeguarding procedures Good communication skills Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GPs, social workers etc. General administration skills		Application Form Interview References
Experience	Experience of working in various settings and with people with different support needs Experience of maintaining accurate basic financial records, (e.g., petty cash) Experience of writing or contributing to the writing of details support plans	Experience of supervising and taking on-going responsibility for a team Experiences of mentoring, and supporting a staff team	Interview References
Knowledge	Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation The principles of care in the community and a commitment to ordinary life principles Knowledge of support planning and person-centred Planning	Experience of writing support programmes and individual support plans.	Interview References
Personal attributes	Proactive Flexible Efficient Organised Approachable Reliable Motivated Professional Effective communicator		Interview References
Other Requirements	Flexible working across 7 days, including weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays Full UK driving licence and own transport		Driving Licence check

Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in store management?

We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our fashion store team in Sevenoaks (TN13 1UP), so we could be the perfect match!

You'll be joining the team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

What does this role involve:

As an Assistant Store Manager, you support the Store Manager with the day to day running of the store and take full responsibility in their absence.

Inspiring and supporting staff and volunteers to deliver an excellent customer journey that reflect our values, our Assistant Store Managers contribute towards the success of their stores by:

Ensuring highest standard of customer service
Achieving targets
Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
Maximising sales through physical and digital channels
Supporting with the recruitment and development of volunteers
Achieving expectations within campaign activities
Working with the manager to generate stock
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. 

Due to the volume of donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life-saving research.

What are we looking for:

Experience in a customer facing role
Supervisory experience
Commercially driven to encourage new ideas
Inclusive approach to developing teams
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and achieving the highest retail standards
Results driven but with a recognition of right result, right way.
What’s important to us?

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Wagestream - claim early access to your wages as you earn them
Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave
25% staff discount
Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Discounts with a wide range of retailers

Peripatetic Manager

Key Activities:

To act as a peripatetic manager in services that require support. Overall management of services in need and coordination with Service Improvement Managers to improve the service and or meet regulatory/ Contract/ Compliance requirements.
To work with homes and services to ensure best practice, compliance and exemplary work by implementing and managing high standard quality assurance practices.
Work closely with the Head of Quality in identifying solutions to at risk services
To work with the Operational Managers in developing and implementing service improvement plans for specific services identified as at risk.
To lead on the implementation of those plans and provide ongoing support to ensure compliance and improvement against agreed targets.
Ensure improvement plans and actions are clearly understood in the service.
Ensure that all service staff are engaged in improving the service.
Set up systems for achieving the plan, monitoring progress and ensuring timescales are achieved
To be a mentor and a coach in skilling up the incumbent staff team so that improvement is sustainable.
Identify and coordinate the necessary resources needed.
To rebuild relationships with external stakeholders and integrate the management staff team in that process
To provide the Head of Quality with regular service/region reports on progress with improving standards and compliance.
To monitor the processes and procedures which ensure the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults served by the Company and to monitor practice throughout identified services, and to urgently advise the Head of Quality and Operations Directors of any emergency child or vulnerable adult protection issues.
To carry out investigations, as required by the Head of Quality and/or Operations Directors, and to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor remedial action plans.
To promote the corporate quality assurance agenda.
Comply with all Regulations regarding statutory visits and reports ensuring compliance and communication of all issues to Operations Directors and the Head of Quality.

Experience:

Experience at a management level and experienced in leading teams for which they have no direct line management.
LD/Social Care Managerial background
A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment
Experienced in emergency management, stabilizing services in crisis and turnaround project management.
Experienced investigator, planner and implementer.

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK.

CareTech offer - Stakeholder Pension Scheme, employee assistance helpline and flexible additional holiday.

Due to the nature of the position, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment. The disclosure expense will be met by CareTech.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

CareTech Community Services are proud to advise that they are a Disability Confident Leader

Hygiene Manager

Type: Permanent

Location: Sandwich

Industry: Food Production

Hours of work: Night shift - midnight to 8am (4 on /4 off)

Pay: DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hygiene Manager to join a vibrant team at a food production facility. The Hygiene Manager will be responsible for maintaining the highest hygiene standards across all areas of the factory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high care food manufacturing environments and possess the necessary qualifications and certifications to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain hygiene standards in all areas of the factory
• Plan and implement deep cleaning and overhead cleaning schedules in coordination with Engineering and Production requirements
• Manage the Hygiene Team, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and providing necessary training
• Investigate and take corrective actions for any out-of-specification environmental micro results
• Ensure achievement of KPI targets related to hygiene standards
• Maintain cleaning standards, records, and procedures in compliance with BRC and other relevant audit standards
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of internal hygiene standards and documentation
• Develop work instructions and hygiene procedures
• Control COSHH management and provide associated training across all functions
• Ensure all hygiene staff are trained and competent in relevant procedures
• Maintain material safety data sheets for all chemicals used on site and ensure accessibility to all staff

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a high care food manufacturing environment
• HACCP Level 3 certification
• COSHH Level 3 certification
• Ideally Food Safety Level 3 qualified
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate (desirable)
• NEBOSH Environmental (desirable)
• Hygiene Manager's Level 4 certification
• Knowledge of Listeria, Micro, and chemical control awareness
• Understanding of BRCGS or large retailer audits preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary. 
• Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance. 
• Group Income Protection. 
• Employee Health Insurance provided by Aviva. 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. 
• Pension (5% employer contribution). 
• Employee benefits programme with Bravo Benefits. 
• Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• Paid volunteering days

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining high hygiene standards in a food production environment, we invite you to apply for the Hygiene Manager position.

Vita Health Group and With You are delighted to be launching a new clinical partnership, bringing together over 40 years of mental health experience, to support individuals and communities across Kent and Medway. We are looking for pioneering, skilled clinicians, administrators and operational team leads to join us on this exciting journey and play a central role in shaping the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression across the region.
We have a great opportunity for an Operational Team Manager to join our service in a 1 year fixed term secondment role. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UK’s best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people–centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you’re looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on.
Interviews for this role will take place on the afternoons of 28th and 29th October 2024.
What you will do in the role…You will bereporting to the Step 3 Senior Team Leads and Step 3 Service Manager. The Operational Team Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Talking Therapies service within the Mental Health Business Unit.
You will also be responsible for the line management of a team of clinicians, including performance management, professional development, and ensuring effective clinical practice to meet service delivery objectives.
This role involves overseeing service delivery, coordinating staff and resources, and ensuring operational efficiency to meet service goals and performance targets.
The role also requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the service's objectives.
Don't miss outon this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve people’s day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills and experience:Essential:

• Experience of line management provision to teams
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary settings
• Experience generating policies and procedural working practises
• Strong familiarity of using PowerBi for data analysis
• Ability to work individually or within a team and foster good working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

• Charted Management Institute Qualification / Institute of Leadership and Management
• Experience of budget management
• Experience working in mental health and/or employment within related fields

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a MindfulEmployer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Vita Health Group and With You are delighted to be launching a new clinical partnership, bringing together over 40 years of mental health experience, to support individuals and communities across Kent and Medway. We are looking for pioneering, skilled clinicians, administrators and operational team leads to join us on this exciting journey and play a central role in shaping the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression across the region. We have a great opportunity for an Operational Team Manager to join our service in a 1 year fixed term secondment role. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UKs best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people-centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you're looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on. Interviews for this role will take place on the afternoons of 28th and 29th October 2024. What you will do in the role... You will be reporting to the Step 3 Senior Team Leads and Step 3 Service Manager. The Operational Team Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Talking Therapies service within the Mental Health Business Unit. You will also be responsible for the line management of a team of clinicians, including performance management, professional development, and ensuring effective clinical practice to meet service delivery objectives. This role involves overseeing service delivery, coordinating staff and resources, and ensuring operational efficiency to meet service goals and performance targets. The role also requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the service's objectives. Don't miss outon this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve peoples day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, wed love to hear from you! Skills and experience: Essential: Experience of line management provision to teams Experience working within multi-disciplinary settings Experience generating policies and procedural working practises Strong familiarity of using PowerBi for data analysis Ability to work individually or within a team and foster good working relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desirable: Charted Management Institute Qualification / Institute of Leadership and Management Experience of budget management Experience working in mental health and/or employment within related fieldsWhy Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Salary: NJC 22 £26,860 (actual), £31,364 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37, 39 weeks

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and effective operation of a dynamic educational institution?

Our School Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring our school is operationally stable, enabling us to deliver an excellent education to our students. In this role, you will be the vital link between our school and the regional team, ensuring seamless operational processes. You will report directly to the Principal and maintain a direct line to the senior leadership team and ensure our school remains effective and efficient in all its operations.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Liaise with central/regional teams on operational matters and manage school-specific operations.
• Line manage School Facilities Managers and coordinate estates projects.
• Support HR coordination, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.
• Manage finance processes, including orders, invoices, cash, and credit card transactions.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

• GCSE (good pass) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Previous operational background with administrative, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full tine, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications upon receipt.

Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.
Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

37.5 hours per week
Our Team leader work a mix of shifts with allocated time for administration duties
Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
Free DBS check.
Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
Cycle to work scheme.
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
Blue Light Card.
For this service we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

Ref: LWGSO

Team Manager

*Access to wages from 3 days*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

Salary: £13.72 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£12.25 per hour + £1.47 holiday pay)

Location: ASHFORD

Do you have an interest in Retail?

Are you looking for a role where you will be involved in high profile projects for some of the UK's leading grocery supermarket's & DIY chains. We have Team Manager opportunities where you will be working on New Stores, Refits, Range Reviews and Store Support Projects. You will be able to work at a fast pace, making quick decisions leading teams merchandising stock to an excellent standard.

The Role

• A typical week consists of 4-5 shifts Sunday to Thursday.
• You will be leading and supporting a team of merchandisers and replenishers carrying out tasks required by the client.
• Communicate with Management on progress and end of project sign off.
• Carry out health and safety inductions and checks.
• Shift lengths are generally 12 hours, days and nights (predominately nights). Access to available assignments will be on your smartphone via our Field Power platform where you can set your availability and accept shifts.
• You will be required to clock in and out using your smart phone via our RAS Dashboard.
• Work will be carried out on different retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You will be required to carry out the following:

• Removing and replacing stock with the use of client plans and systems.
• Adjusting shelf heights.
• Moving stock from the warehouse onto the shop floor, with use of roll cages and pallet trucks.

Stock replenishment. Travelling will be involved when local work is not available. Accommodation will be provided when required to stay away.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to make decisions and prioritise.
• Previous experience in Merchandising, Retail Supervision or managing people.
• Methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting will be involved.
• Problem solving and a 'can do' attitude.
• Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours, including early mornings and during the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over.

Benefits include:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues.
• Holiday pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Accommodation when required.
• Progression opportunities
• Recognition, awards and incentives

RAS (Retail Asset Solutions) is the largest nationwide retail support company providing Merchandising, Stock taking and Supply chain audit services. Your future career development is in your hands!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Team Manager

Salary: £31,104 total package - (£28,704 per annum salary + £200 per month car allowance)

Location: ASHFORD

Do you have an interest in Retail?

Are you looking for a role where you will be involved in high profile projects for some of the UK's leading grocery supermarket's & DIY chains. We have salaried Team Manager opportunities where you will be working on New Stores, Refits, Range Reviews and Store Support Projects. You will be able to work at a fast pace, making quick decisions leading teams merchandising stock to an excellent standard.

The Role

• A typical week consists of 48hrs Sunday to Thursday.
• You will be leading and supporting a team of merchandisers and replenishers carrying out tasks required by the client.
• Communicate with management on progress and end of project sign off.
• Carry out health and safety inductions and checks.
• Shift lengths are generally 12 hours, days and nights (predominately nights). Access to available assignments will be on your smartphone via our Field Power platform where you can set your availability and accept shifts.
• You will be required to clock in and out using your smart phone via our RAS Dashboard.
• Work will be carried out on different retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You will be required to carry out the following:

• Removing and replacing stock with the use of client plans and systems.
• Adjusting shelf heights.
• Moving stock from the warehouse onto the shop floor, with use of roll cages and pallet trucks.

Stock replenishment. Travelling will be involved when local work is not available. Accommodation will be provided when required to stay away.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to make decisions and prioritise.
• Previous experience in Merchandising, Retail Supervision or managing people.
• Methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting will be involved.
• Problem solving and a 'can do' attitude.
• Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours, including early mornings and during the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over.

Benefits include:

• Car allowance.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Accommodation when required.
• Progression opportunities.
• Recognition, awards and incentives.

RAS (Retail Asset Solutions) is the largest nationwide retail support company providing Merchandising, Stock taking and Supply chain audit services. Your future career development is in your hands!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Finance Team

We are a small but effective friendly team, with a Finance Manager and three Finance Officers. Situated in the business office which also has the Careers, HR and administration functions, there is a great working atmosphere. We are always open to ideas about improving and streamlining processes and encourage professional development for our team members.

About You

We are looking for a flexible, highly effective, efficient and organised Finance Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school’s accounting functions.

Core responsibilities will include supervising the work of the team, producing management accounts and reports and working with the Headteacher and Business Manager on budget development, monitoring and review.

Previous work experience within a busy accounts department is essential and applicants must demonstrate commercial and business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent and A level or equivalent in Maths. Excellent MS office skills e.g. Excel to an advanced level and thorough working knowledge of school financial systems is essential. An AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 691 applications for 180 school places for September 2024 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have improved on our P8 yearly (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32 (above average), 2023 +0.22 (above average)).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.

Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives.

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.

We are looking for a Credit Manager to join our client in Rochester. You will be required to develop, implement and maintain an effective and professional credit control system for the client.

Responsibilities: The day-to-day credit control job encompassing; Release of orders after due credit checks. Posting/allocating of receipts. Setting up new customer accounts. Communicating with customers. Communicating with sales reps (internal). Sending out customer account statements. Account dispute/query resolution. Payment collection. Assisting in collating paperwork required for credit notes. Aged debtors' analysis. Payment profile analysis. Banking cheques. Work with the Logistics and Customers Services team in regards to EDI. Monitoring of bounced cheques and 'sticky' debtors. Notification of weekly sales and credit notes to Invoice Finance. Monthly control account reconciliation preparation and submission to Invoice Finance. Monitoring of Over 90-day debt and assist in reduction of this through necessary means including resolving disputes, collecting payments and legal action. Maintain business relationships with credit insurance/brokers including escalating claims in time and ensuring they are received, and other admin work related to the credit insurance policy. Recommend, Research and Monitor credit limits through use of credit insurance reports. Raise internal credit limit approval forms and provide back-up documentation. Facilitate the use of Discretionary limits for customers. When required initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are bought to a satisfactory conclusion. Review the company credit control procedure and develop and implement enhancements where required. Any other reasonable duties associated with the role or projects assigned to meet the overall objectives of the role. You will have: Previous experience in a similar role and working with a diverse portfolio of customers from premier to small independent trade. Worked with EDI systems. An understanding of dept factoring or invoice financing. Excellent knowledge of credit control procedures or processes. Data Mining through excellent Excel skills, including proficiency in the following standard functionalities: 'Vlookup', 'Hlookup'. 'Conditional summing', 'conditional formatting'. 'Calculating sum-if as well as 'If' and 'What if' scenarios. Sum products and formulas on averages. Pivot tables. Concatenate formulas. If you are interested please apply with a current CV, preferably in word, or email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk for further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Manager to join our client on a full-time permanent basis at their site in Rochester. Leading the Compliance team, you'll play a fundamental role in supporting the UK in meeting our obligations with regards to Compliance Management, developing effective Quality Management and Food Safety Systems to drive the company, Customer and Third-Party compliance and continuous improvement across the business. The main goal is to ensure the product is compliant with regulations and specifications before reaching the client's customers. In addition to this, the Compliance Manager will be managing Quality Assurance and NPD with support which will include managing the QA Supervisor. Responsibilities: * Provide governance and lead proactive continuous improvement of quality systems (and all related documentation), food safety, food defence and relevant QS/FS training programmes to meet the client's customer and third-party audit standards. * Implement Quality and Food Safety policies set by business and customers at the sites and provide support for the development and continuous improvement of these policies. * Responsible for the management of the internal audit programmes and pro-actively lead continuous improvements where necessary. Publish monthly audit results, KPIs and trending data conducting reviews with the sites' leadership teams. * Responsible for the management of all technical third party and customer audit programmes. * Manage corrective action programmes to ensure appropriate handling, response and resolution of internal and external audits. Identify and implement continuous improvement to the programs to prevent recurrence of the issues. * Responsible for the management of complaints including technical support for the investigation and implementation of appropriate corrective actions, maintenance of customer and corporate portals, publish monthly KPIs and trend data. * Manage relevant quality and food safety training programmes for the site ensuring that all operational staff receive adequate training and achieve the minimum agreed understanding and how it applies to their role. * Provide QS/FS governance and support to further enhance the food safety and quality culture at the site. * Deputise as appropriate for the Technical Manager during absence / holidays, including leading incident / Crisis management if required. * Lead communications interdepartmentally to understand and ensure company and customer expectations are met. * Any other reasonable management requests to meet the needs of the business. About you * Experienced on Food Safety/Quality Systems Management or Auditing. * Practical knowledge of industry audit standard (e.g., BRC, AIB etc.) * Leading and managing Food Safety and Quality System programmes in compliance with food industry standards and Customer/Third-party audit requirements. * Solid experience working within the Food industry at management level. * Good training skills. * Good managerial skills. If you are interested please apply with a current CV, preferably in word, or email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk for further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Accountable to	Locality Manager
Hours of work	37.5 hours
Location	Tonbridge

Role Overview

You will be responsible for supporting the Service Manager and be the point of contact for the rest of the team when the Service manager is off site. You will be carrying out care needs assessments, creating and maintaining person centred support plans and ensuring high quality support is being provided to each of the people that we support along with the staff teams. Carrying out other duties designated by the Manager which may include delegation of duties to support workers. You will always promote good practice and act as an effective and positive role model. Your working hours will be a mix of on rota and off rota time. During your on rota time, you will be required to work alone with the people you support or as part of a team, and may be required to provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of individuals’ support plans, including assessment and relevant risk assessments for new People we support.
• You will encourage the people you support to take an active role in all aspects of daily living, and ensure the appropriate level of individual care and support is identified;
• Manage the review and maintenance of all support plans to ensure the ongoing suitability of the support that is being provided, including daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits.
• Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care and assisting with bathing in order to maintain a high standard of hygiene where the individual requires this. This may include people moving techniques, using hoists and repositioning individuals as required to maintain health and safety requirements
• Participating in and assisting to plan and arrange individuals’ daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits when required in order to assist the people you support with all aspects of their daily life.
• Building working relationships and engage in positive communication with individuals, families, advocates and other professional colleagues to support individuals as required
• Undertaking and/or assisting individuals with household activities such as cooking, mealtimes, laundering and cleaning in order to promote a healthy environment for the people you support and the promotion of independent living.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation in order to ensure that individuals’ records, observations, or other documents are accurate and informative. Compiling reports for contractual or company compliance may also be required. You will provide this information upon request to the Locality Manager.
• Ensuring that all people we support have up to date medications and MAR charts, in accordance with the company’s Administration of Medication Policy; including staff medication competencies and regular audits of Medication records
• Maintaining compliance and support of staff through coordination and completion of supervision, appraisal and team meetings and spot checks as per Company policy including participating in the recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Attending, participating and contributing to relevant multi-disciplinary meetings for the people that we support.
• Ensure High standards of care and support are delivered through pro-active auditing.
• Organise, attend, participate and contribute to team meetings when required to promote communication within the team.
• Ensure good governance through participation and completion of the auditing process
• Ensure staff teams are supported and managed through good leadership and management paying attention to the completion of supervisions.
• Undertaking all training (including statutory) relevant to the needs of the service and the people you support and according to relevant legislation, in order to professionally develop and gain skills beneficial to the individuals.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures applicable to the service and the company are followed and understood in order to comply with regulations and good practice.
• Working shifts and visits on a staffing rota including weekdays, weekends, split shifts, wake nights, sleep-in and bank holidays as required, and at multiple sites.

You may be required to undertake other duties commensurate to your role and/or working hours, as may reasonably be required of you at any other sites or premises, locations in the community, and within the homes of people we support. The Company may reasonably require you to meet the changing needs of service provision.

This is a description of the job as it is at present. However, the Company may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as when 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 job description, after consultation with you.

Person Specification

Post: Team Leader
	Essential	Desirable	How and When Tested ?
Education/Qualification	Willingness to work towards NVQ in Care & Management	NVQ3/SVQ3 in Care (or equivalent)	Application form / CV Competency based interview and assessment Copy of certificates
Skills/Abilities	Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision Can demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload effectively, dealing with unexpected issues Understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records ensuring reports are accurate and informative. Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and follow safeguarding procedures Good communication skills Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GPs, social workers etc. General administration skills		Application Form Interview References
Experience	Experience of working in various settings and with people with different support needs Experience of maintaining accurate basic financial records, (e.g., petty cash) Experience of writing or contributing to the writing of details support plans	Experience of supervising and taking on-going responsibility for a team Experiences of mentoring, and supporting a staff team	Interview References
Knowledge	Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation The principles of care in the community and a commitment to ordinary life principles Knowledge of support planning and person-centred Planning	Experience of writing support programmes and individual support plans.	Interview References
Personal attributes	Proactive Flexible Efficient Organised Approachable Reliable Motivated Professional Effective communicator		Interview References
Other Requirements	Flexible working across 7 days, including weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays Full UK driving licence and own transport		Driving Licence check