Support Worker
National Autistic Society - Somerset
PermanentFull time
Package Description: The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. Join Us as a Support Worker The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Community Services Somerset. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Our Community Services Somerset consists of 6 individualised houses supporting 13 people to live independently in the community. About the Role We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You’ll Do Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating) Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts) Support life skills& independence(budgeting, shopping, meal preparation) What We’re Looking For For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome Click here for the Job Description This advert is for a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred. What we can offer you Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year. Training– Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance– 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension. Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts. Extra Pay– Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call(if applicable to the role). Refer a Friend– Get £200 when you refer someone. About our application process When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. For any queries regarding this advert, please contact: Kellie Gage, Kellie.Gage@nas.org.uk To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
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Stop Smoking Practitioner | Provide CIC
Provide CIC - Colchester
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, Pro rata
ContractFull time
The Essex Wellbeing Service (EWS) Tobacco Control Team is a passionate and dedicated team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Essex residents. Through the delivery of evidence-based smoking cessation support, the team plays a vital role in reducing health inequalities, preventing smoking-related illness, and helping individuals make positive, lasting changes to their lives. Working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking service, the Tobacco Control Team provides personalised support to a diverse range of clients, helping them to overcome nicotine dependence and achieve a smoke-free future. The team works closely with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and local partners to ensure smoking cessation services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of local communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is making a real difference every day. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about public health, motivated by helping others, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. In return, you will be part of a welcoming and collaborative environment where innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement are encouraged and valued. To deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these could include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support, these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme. Engage with Service Users and provide smoking cessation advice and support to smokers in the community, using both Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and behavioural change techniques When needed, assist in delivering and promoting community health events and awareness campaigns across Essex to raise awareness about smoking cessation services To work with other professionals to embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care. Maximise the impact of smoking cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities within the community. See full job description Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision:Transforming Lives Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. Eligible for NHS Pension Please see the attached job description for a full job description and list of main responsibilities. Thank you for applying for a role within Provide. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Learning Lead (Social Care) | Provide CIC
Provide CIC - Worksop
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Learning Lead will provide expertise in the delivery, coordination and evaluation of mandatory learning, induction and colleague development across Provide Care Solutions through engaging and effective learning solutions. They will play a key role in ensuring colleagues have access to high-quality training and development opportunities that support safe, effective and compassionate care. The post holder will lead on the delivery and continuous improvement of corporate induction, the Care Certificate programme and mandatory training provision, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to fulfil their roles. Main duties of the Learning Lead are: • Support the management and delivery of mandatory training across the division to ensure colleagues complete required learning within agreed timescales. • Lead on the delivery and continuous improvement of Provide Care Solutions Induction programmes, ensuring it provides a positive, engaging and informative experience for all new colleagues. • Support the development and maintenance of online learning resources within the Learning Management System. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of learning and development practice, mandatory training requirements, adult learning methodologies and developments within health and social care Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. This exciting role within the Talent and Learning team will be responsible for delivery and monitoring of mandatory training for colleagues across the Social Care element of Provide Care Solutions. This includes supporting with induction, Care Certificate and CPD opportunities, ensuring mandatory training compliance for all colleagues is above the required level and collaborating with colleagues to support with training projects across the organisation. The job description is attached for a full list of responsibilities for this role. This advert closes on Friday 18 Sep 2026
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Mobile Water Treatment Technician
EQUANS - West Bromwich , West Midlands
£35,000 to £37,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Equans is looking for a Mobile Water Treatment Technician (Tier 3) to join our team working on our contract with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals. The mobile role will cover the Hospitals on the contract as well as travelling to other areas in the West Midlands region from time to time. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package. What will you deliver? Representing EQUANS Water Compliance as a Tier 3 Water Treatment Technician/Engineer to execute the self-delivery of all Water hygiene/treatment servicesDuties include but not limited to; Temperature Monitoring, Showerhead Descales, Cold Water Storage Tank Inspections and Cleans, TMV Servicing, Water SamplingLTHW System Onsite Technical Testing and Analysis of samples to include all parameters as per BSRIA BG50. The ability to interpret results and make suitable recommendationsDosing of Chemicals (Inhibitor and Biocide) into closed systems using dosing pot method or injectionCooling System Onsite Technical Testing and Analysis. The ability to interpret results and make suitable recommendationsSteam Boiler Testing and Analysis. The ability to interpret results and make suitable recommendationsWater Softener Servicing and DisinfectionPlumbing Remedial Works, to include but not limited to: Deadleg removal, TMV Replacements or Installations including pipework modifications, Point of Use Water Heater Replacements, Flexible Hose Replacement or Hard piping, Expansion Vessel Installations or Rotations, Internal Calorifier Inspections, Cold Water Storage Tanks Remedials What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, a company vehicle and benefits package, which includes;24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Relevant qualifications and/or experience dependant on roleLegionella Awareness Training including extensive Knowledge of Regulations/Byelaws, L8 ACOP, HSG274 and any other relevant guidanceExtensive Knowledge of Water Hygiene and Water Treatment service delivery requirements based on Table 2.1 HSG274 Part 2 and Appendix 3.1 HSG274 Part 3Experience in water hygiene/treatmentCity and Guilds or NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification relevant to Plumbing, Heating (Closed Loops) or Chemistry (Desirable)Valid driving licence This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists therefore ability to pass is essential. Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. (engeng) At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
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Head Chef
ISS Facilities Services - EC2M 2AT
On-sitePermanentFull time
Head Chef Contract: Banking Location: London, EC2M 2AT Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a highly experienced Head Chef to take full responsibility for the culinary leadership, commercial performance, and operational delivery of the kitchen and food offer. This role is accountable for menu strategy, recipe development, food quality, service standards, food safety, team leadership, and cost control, ensuring a consistently high-quality dining experience. Job Description We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded leader who can drive continuous improvement across the food offer, customer experience, and financial performance. Reporting to the Assistant Manager and Catering Manager, the Head Chef will lead the catering team across FOH, BOH and Hospitality while ensuring compliance with client, company, and statutory requirements at all times. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, development, and delivery of menus, recipes, and food production standards. Drive culinary innovation through seasonal menus, trend-led dishes, and high-quality food presentation. Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring efficient preparation, production, and service delivery. Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, fire safety, and company HSEQ standards. Take ownership of kitchen financial performance, including food costs, labour costs, stock control, wastage, and budget management. Manage supplier relationships, purchasing decisions, and stock usage to maximise value and minimise waste. Lead, coach, develop, and performance manage the kitchen team, creating a high-performance culture. Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders, supporting events, food activations, and continuous innovation.
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Social Worker - Adult Services and Wellbeing
Calderdale Council - Halifax
£36,581 to £46,579 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Our Learning Disability and Neurodivergent Social Work team are recruiting full-time ASYE, Level 2 or Level 3 Social Workers. We are looking for candidates that are ready and keen to promote good quality social work across the service and Borough. In Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, we like to do things differently. We are distinctive, diverse, kind and inclusive. Our Adult Services and Wellbeing 2034 Vision is simple but powerful: People are supported to live their largest life. We will always be kind and compassionate, creative and bold in helping people achieve their hopes and dreams. People are at the heart of all we do, they will feel valued and have an equal voice in their care and support. We will always respect people’s strengths and support them to be connected to their communities. The Learning Disability and Neurodivergent Social Work Team plays a unique role in bringing this vision to life for people in Calderdale. What we are looking for We are looking for Social Workers who share our values and who can bring: Compassion and resilience – the ability to sit with people in difficult times, listen deeply, and support them with kindness and professionalism. Strong practice knowledge – an understanding of adult social care, safeguarding, the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act, and the confidence to apply them. Creativity and resourcefulness – knowing that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. Collaboration – working as part of a multi-professional team, with families, carers and community networks. Values-led approach – respect for dignity, inclusion and diversity; a commitment to supporting people’s rights, independence and control.
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Group Apprenticeship Administrator
West Herts College - Watford, Hertfordshire
£29,982.52 to £29,982.52 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Apprenticeship Administration team provides front-line customer service to a wide range of audiences including apprentices, parents/carers, employers and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support across all aspects of apprenticeship programme. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that apprenticeship programmes meet regulatory and funding requirements while delivering an excellent customer experience. To succeed in this post, you will need to have demonstrable experience and skills in: • Support the enrolment and onboarding of apprentices • Maintain Apprentice records and data within college systems • Ensure adherence to funding and audit requirements • Act as a key point of contact for apprentices, employers, and stakeholders We’re looking for someone with a great approach to teamwork and a friendly style who can work closely with colleagues as well as independently on specific tasks. You will need to be enthusiastic about education and working with young people. If you have experience working with ProSolution and the rest of the Pro Suite then that’s fantastic, but we’ll provide full training for those who haven’t. The successful candidate will be a fast learner with excellent attention to detail. Full training will be given; however, a strong level of IT skills is essential. This is a full-time post working 37 hours a week during weekdays with some requirement to support open days and evening events throughout the year. This post will be based at our Hemel campus, however there may be an occasional requirement to work at our Watford campus.. The closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2026. You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill. We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday. If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
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Outreach Officer (Cognition & Learning)
Calderdale Council - Halifax
£32,578 to £34,811 a year, pro rata
HybridPermanentFull time
Help us build inclusive education across Calderdale Calderdale is ambitious for all children and young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Outreach Officer (Cognition & Learning) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and help ensure that children and young people with SEND can access the right support, at the right time, in the right way. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, families, schools and educational settings across Calderdale to promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with cognition and learning needs. About the role As an Outreach Officer, you will provide practical casework support, specialist advice and targeted interventions to support schools and settings in meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND.
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Rotational post in Plastic / Oral & Maxillofacial | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - OXFORD
£55,355 per annum
ContractFull time
Rotational post in Plastic / Oral & Maxillofacial Fixed term for 6 months This post offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital in three exciting surgical specialties. In the Plastic Surgery Department, there is a diverse workload; the subspecialties include trauma, elective hand and upper limb, head and neck, craniofacial, cleft, sarcoma, bone infection, breast reconstruction and skin cancer. The post holder will have exposure to both emergency and elective practice – on the ward, in clinic and in theatre. In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery the post holder will have a comprehensive exposure to all aspects of elective and emergency Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at a tertiary centre including maxillofacial trauma, head and neck cancer and reconstruction, salivary gland surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, dentoalveolar surgery and orthognathic (deformity) surgery. Teaching, training and guidance will be provided to strengthen application towards Core surgical training jobs. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Applications are invited to apply for the post of CT1/ST1 /ST2 in Specialist Surgery at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is available for 6 months, full time and primarily based at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Phlebotomist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
st georges nhs trust - London
£31,066 Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)
PermanentFull time
St George's hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for excellent quality of care, cutting-edge treatment, education and research. We provide general, specialist, and tertiary services locally and nationally to all age groups. We recognise that it is only possible to provide high quality healthcare if we can recruit the right staff. The Phlebotomy department see on average 6,000 patients a week, working with a large variety of specialities to provide the best possible patient experience. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for Band 2 Phlebotomists in our Blood Testing Department. We are looking for enthusiastic and vibrant people to join our team of junior and senior phlebotomists to perform phlebotomy on adults and children over 7. You do not need previous phlebotomy experience but will need to be a dynamic and motivated person with previous patient or customer care experience. Our department also has community settings across 4 sites and so you will also need to be flexible regarding working times and locations. Of course, this also means that no 2 days are ever the same and each day brings a new experience. The main responsibility of the Phlebotomist is to perform venepuncture for the collection of blood samples, with minimum trauma to both patient and specimen, from in-patients and out-patients for the diagnosis and care of a patient. It is essential to all aspects of the role that the post holder can organise efficiently, perform under pressure, work on their own initiative and as part of a team as well as under the guidance of supervision, following written standardised procedures. There is a need for shift and weekend work that necessitates a flexible approach to the hours and site of employment. You may also be responsible for answering queries from patients so need to possess strong communication skills. We are a large, friendly and diverse team made up of Phlebotomists, Senior Phlebotomists and Supervisors that currently provides an adult inpatient service and adult and paediatric outpatient services across sites in Tooting, Roehampton, Raynes Park and Battersea. The collection of blood samples from patients through venepuncture for laboratory analysis, as requested by doctors, when necessary for the diagnosis and care of a patient, ensuring blood samples are labelled correctly in preparation for distribution to the appropriate laboratories. Liaises with all groups of staff to provide an effective Phlebotomy service. To provide an efficient routine in-patient and outpatient Phlebotomy service to adults referred to the service for blood tests by their General Practitioner or clinic. The post holder will be required to work independently, liaise with other healthcare professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives. This may be in a hospital or outreach clinic. **please refer to the attached job description for more details**** This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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