HR Adviser (Permanent) - WDN06790
West Dunbartonshire Council - Remote
£41,078.50 to £44,399.82 a year
RemotePermanentFull time
Job Description Are you an experienced HR Adviser looking for your next challenge? Are you in a role where you don’t get a chance to break out of the employee relations box and deliver on a variety of work that will have long term impact on your organisation? If so, we might just have the opportunity for you; we are looking for a motivated HR Adviser to join our ambitious, award winning HR Team. You will be working on a variety of initiatives across the full employment life cycle; from employee engagement, wellbeing, workforce planning, job evaluation, employee relations to helping us modernise the delivery of our HR services for a digital world that has people at the centre of it. You will work in a team where your voice will be valued and you’ll be supported by people that are committed to improving the employee experience in West Dunbartonshire Council. Having already achieved success in employee wellbeing and flexible working, we are looking to further develop our progressive people practices and need people that can work autonomously to help us achieve the vision in our ‘People First’ strategy. As there will be a requirement to meet with front line employees, there will be travel to the West Dunbartonshire area. For the team, this can currently look like being in a Council location a few times a week and working from home the remainder of the time but you will have autonomy to manage this requirement in line with your own workload. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Murray, People & Change Partner via claire.murray2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to arrange. The Individual WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working With Us
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Supply Receptionist, Various Locations, 509.13 - WEL10821
West Lothian Council current - Linlithgow
£14.27 to £14.51 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Job Advert 0 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Supply Visitor Centres at Beecraigs & Almondell & Calderwood, Country Parks, West Lothian The Country Parks provide visitors with enjoyable countryside experiences. Supply receptionist posts are required to assist in covering receptionist shifts at Almondell & Calderwood and Beecraigs Country Park Visitor Centres. The posts provide a front facing reception service, facility bookings, record keeping, sales, information provision and secretarial support to Parks & Woodland staff. Candidates must have proven reliability and experience in front facing role, cash handling, good experience and confidence in delivering good all-round customer service, good computer literacy skills, good written and oral communication skills, demonstrate ability to work efficiently and in an organised manner, and show good time management. Supply receptionists are required to fulfil agreed corporate and inhouse training to ensure competence prior to accepting individual shifts at either Visitor Centre. Candidates must be available to cover the shifts detailed below as required Mon to Sun throughout the year. Beecraigs Visitor Centre Summer: 09:00 – 19:10 Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 09:00 – 19:10 with two 20 minute breaks Wed 09:00 – 14:05 or 14:05 – 19:10 with no break (or a full day with two 20 minute breaks). Late Summer: 09:00 – 17:00 Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 09:00 – 17:00 with a 30 minute break Wed 09:00 - 13:00 or 13:00 - 17:00 with no break. Winter: 10:00 – 16:00 daily with 30 minute break Almondell & Calderwood Visitor Centre Summer: 09:00 – 17:00 daily with 30 minute break Winter: 10:00 – 16:00 daily with 30 minute break We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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ELC Practitioner, West Lothian Civic Centre, 509.12 - WEL10820
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£32,134 to £34,011 a week
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Advert 30 hours per week. 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 th April 2027 We are seeking one enthusiastic ELC practitioner to join the central Early Years Team to provide short term support across council early learning and childcare settings. Applicants to hold full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a practitioner. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. For further information please contact Maria Brown, Quality Improvement Officer (Early Years) via email: Maria.Brown2@westlothian.gov.uk
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Early Years Educator Apprentice -Toad Hall Nursery Crawley
Realise Training - Crawley, South West
£16,764.80 to £16,764.80 a year
ApprenticeshipFull time
Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment. Duties • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age • You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure • Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities • Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential • You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework • To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery • To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team • To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children • Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play • To never be left unsupervised with the children • To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children • To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where require Benefits • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Staff referral scheme • Annual Christmas Party! • Health & wellbeing programme • Sick pay Working Week 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage) Qualifications Required You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship Personal Qualities You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow. You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times. Skills Required Confident in building relationships at all levels Understanding of confidentiality Awareness of Safeguarding Can work to guidelines and policies Uses initiative Excellent communication skills Reliable Passionate about working with children Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector Apprenticeship Duration 14 Months
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Lecturer in Cyber Security
University West of England - Bristol, South West
£38,784 to £46,049 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
About this role We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Cyber Security on a fixed-term basis until 31st July 2027. The Cyber Security area is very well established in the School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE, Bristol. We are recognised by NCSC as a Gold Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE), a status that was recently renewed and are the lead partner on the Unlockcyber outreach project. We offer a BSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, an NCSC accredited MSc in Cyber Security, and a provisionally NCSC accredited Integrated degree apprenticeship taught at our partner Gloucester College in Cheltenham. We have recently benefited from a substantial investment in research capacity by the university, have a community of active PhD students and collaborate closely with Industry and Government. About you You will either have a PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, or else equivalent industry experience. Applications from experienced practitioners would always be welcomed. Your expertise must be aligned with one or more of the CyBOK KAs, however we are particularly interested in enhancing our expertise within digital forensics. The primary focus of this role will be teaching, and we will expect you to support teaching on our programmes, although you will be encouraged and supported in your research ambitions. Where you will be working UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life. In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed. You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 80 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards. Add your individuality to ours UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive. We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Phil.Legg@uwe.ac.uk This is a full-time post which is fixed term until 31st July 2027 This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues. Right to Work in the UK If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs. Next Steps We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible. We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
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Care Assistant - Weekends
Anchor - KT24 6SU
£13.85 to £14.49 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
26 hours per week, 2 shifts per week, Saturday and Sunday, 7 am - 9 pm. Please note public transport comes once every hour on weekends. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Weekend Care Assistant to join our dementia care home team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing while promoting dignity, independence, and choice. Key Responsibilities: Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting. Support residents with eating, drinking, and mobility needs. Build positive relationships and provide companionship. Encourage participation in activities and social engagement. Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff. Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans. Ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
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Reablement Service Practitioner HCC625186
Hampshire County Council - Hampshire
£34,273 to £37,570 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
As a Reablement Service Practitioner, you’ll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). You’ll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way. What you’ll do: • Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, you’ll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions. • Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someone’s reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions. • Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks. • Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases. What we’re looking for: • Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting is preferred but not essential. • General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is preferred. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. • Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information. • Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Why join us? • Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. • Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training. All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council. • Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Working Patterns Our Service runs 07:00 - 21:00 every day of the year, therefore you’ll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated. The current working hours for this position are a mix of day shifts 08:30 - 17:00 and evening shifts 13:00 - 21:00 on a 7-week rolling rota. Requirements to work weekends will be 1 in 7 pattern - hours 08:30 - 17:00. Working patterns are subject to change based on service requirements; any changes will be formally discussed and agreed with you. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Senior Care Assistant, Senior Case Worker, Senior Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Rehabilitation Worker, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
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Service Lead
Real Life Options
£27,310 to £27,310 a year
PermanentFull time
Service Lead Full Time - 39 Hours per Week Locations: Ripley, Nottingham & Long Eaton Salary £27,310 per annum Due to an increase in service delivery hours, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated Service Lead to join our team, supporting services across the Ripley, Nottingham and Long Eaton areas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support. As a Service Lead, you will act as a role model for support staff, providing leadership and guidance while overseeing the day-to-day operation of supported living services. About the Role You will be responsible for: Leading and supporting staff teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred care. Managing the day-to-day running of the services. Participating in an on-call rota for your allocated locations. Attending and contributing to team meetings and service user reviews. Ensuring safe and effective medication management procedures are in place. Supporting service users to achieve positive outcomes and reach their individual goals. Undertaking delegated management responsibilities that contribute to the overall effective operation of the services. Contributing to assessments, support planning, and the development of Person-Centred Plans. Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure plans are implemented effectively and consistently. About Our Services We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred support to adults living in shared supported living properties and individual tenancies. Our focus is on empowering people to live as independently as possible, make meaningful choices, and enjoy full and active lives within their local communities. As a Service Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the people we support receive tailored support that promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. What We're Looking For Essential requirements include: A full UK driving licence - Mileage expenses are claimable when travelling between services. Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities within a supported living or enabling environment. A strong commitment to the principles of community-based care. An understanding of the social, personal, physical, occupational and leisure needs of adults with learning disabilities. Knowledge and understanding of supporting people with learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, and complex needs. Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a care and support setting. Why Join Us? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. You will support individuals to achieve their personal goals, maximise their independence, and live fulfilling lives as valued members of their communities, while ensuring all services reflect and promote Real Life Options' values. If you are passionate about person-centred support and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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Support Worker (Residential Services)
The Northam Care Trust - EX39 3QB
£13.04 to £13.54 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Role The key purpose of the role is to provide excellent support to people with disabilities whilst respecting their preferences and choices, enabling them to participate in their community as valued citizens. Providing person-centred support, in response to each individual’s needs and aspirations, will require the post holder to be flexible and responsive to change. It is likely to involve working evenings, weekends and overnight (either waking or sleep-in). The post holder will be supporting people in registered care, single occupancy homes, in their family home, in shared supported living or community-based services. You will be assigned to either a registered care service, an individual or a group within a defined geographical area – this may change from time to time. Regardless of the service or location, the role of a support worker involves supporting each individual to take as much control in their life as possible, and to exercise their rights, responsibilities and obligations as citizens. Main Responsibilities: • Promote individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity, respect and partnership. • Promote equal opportunities and challenge prejudice or discrimination; through formal and safeguarding procedures where appropriate. • Ensure people with learning disabilities are safeguarded from abuse and to report any instances of alleged abuse which you witness or become aware of. • To support people to express their aspirations, develop new skills and to recognise and use their talents through person centred planning. • To support people to achieve their personal outcomes in relation to managing their daily life. This could include improved communication opportunities, better health, support to manage money, use transport, keep their home clean, prepare meals, use community leisure facilities, visit family and friends, and attend school, college or work. • Where required to support people through physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with the individual’s care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences. This could include supporting people to wash, dress, take medication or manage their continence. • Assist people to access mainstream and specialist services and agencies that promote their health and wellbeing. • Keep good records, communicate effectively and share information as appropriate whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection requirements in line with TNCT policies. • Understand each person’s preferred method of communication, demonstrating active listening and always encouraging their communication, for example through words, pictures, signing, technology or behaviour. • Where people do not have capacity to make some decisions in their life you will offer support, guidance and advice that is in their best interest and follow the relevant processes under the Mental Capacity Act. • To support people with trying new things through positive risk taking in collaboration with the wider circle of support and seeking relevant professional advice. • To support people to maintain important relationships and grow their social networks, acting as an advocate or mediator where necessary. • Be an effective team member, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness, and co-operate with colleagues and other people in the best interest of people you support. • Work within TNCT’s policies and procedures. • Comply with all aspects of statutory and local regulations in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. • To attend or complete any face to face or online training as requested. This list is not exhaustive and may vary between different types of support service. Values • Staff adhering to our Organisational Excellence-Values and Behaviours policy The Northam Care Trust will: • Ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to undertake this role. • Provide supervision, appraisal, team meetings, training and access to career development opportunities. • Offer additional training opportunities to enhance your career opportunities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria • Passionate about making a difference in the life of people with Learning Disabilities • Clear written and verbal communication style. • Basic IT skills and numerical ability. • To be willing to undertake required training, sometimes outside normal working hours. • To be willing and able to drive or travel between locations as required (depending on which service appointed to) • To be available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and nights as required. Desirable Criteria • Experience of supporting people or of working in a social care setting. • Social care qualification or equivalent. Location: Bideford, Devon
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Support Worker
Bield Housing and Care - EH16 4BD
£13.66 to £14.07 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
NEW Support Worker Role in Edinburgh! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Join our team as a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users. As a Support Worker, you’ll make a real difference every day by assisting individuals with daily activities, promoting independence, and helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we offer comprehensive training and development to support you. Please note for this role, and for genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint Female Support Workers (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). Hours of employment: 32 hours a week on a shift Rota of 4 days a week. 1 hour unpaid break The Role In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including: - Assisting with household tasks - Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care - Medication prompting/ administering About You You will: - Have good communication skills, both verbal and written - Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis - Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills - Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification - Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post About the Benefits - Full Induction - PVG costs paid for employment opportunities, 50% for Casual Workers - Free core training - SSSC Registration costs reimbursed for employment opportunities - Occupational Sick pay - Family friendly policies - Company Pension Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme Whilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you. Sponsorship Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application. Disability Confident Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria. In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email hr@bield.co.uk and a member of the team will get in touch. If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above. Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146
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