Principal Workforce Systems Data Analyst | Provide CIC
Provide CIC - Colchester
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum
PermanentFull time
This is a great time to join our people services team. We are looking for someone who loves data and can bring it to life! Capable of analysing complex information, providing insights which help turn insight into action. We’re reviewing our systems, aligning data and changing how we use workforce intelligence to support decision-making. This is your opportunity to be part of that change. You will: • Produce information from a variety of systems and turn complex workforce data into clear insight, trends and compelling narrative • Challenge existing approaches and help develop smarter ways of working. • Improve data quality and how our workforce systems work together. • Work closely with IT, Data, Finance, Transformation and other teams, giving you fantastic exposure across the organisation. • Manage workforce reporting for the Board, Committees and Groups, as well as national workforce data returns. • Use a range of systems including Access HR, ESR, OLM, EASY Pay, Trac and e-rostering. • Lead and develop a workforce data and systems team. If you’re someone who enjoys asking “what does the data really tell us?”, likes to bring new ideas and turn insight into action, this is an opportunity to make your mark and help shape what workforce information looks like for the future. Responsible for the quality of information held on workforce information systems that will be used to provide the workforce reporting needs. Maintaining and updating systems as required. Ensuring action is taken to improve and maintain data accuracy. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management (recruitment, appraisal, discipline, performance and absence management) of the workforce team and other team members as required. The postholder will need highly developed specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience in undertaking data analysis with both quantitative and qualitative data. The analysis will involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious datasets, potentially conflicting and incomplete data or where expert opinion may differ and will require the creative application of techniques and approaches for which no precedent exists. 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 colleagues 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. Please see attached job description and role requirements for full details. To arrange informal please discussions please contact Emma Moss. Director, People Partnering - Enterprise This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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HIV Peer Support Worker | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Guildford
£29,812 - £32,715 per annum inc. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
ContractPart time
Do you have your own personal lived experience of an HIV diagnosis? The role of HIV Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery after their own HIV diagnosis. It is essential that Peer Support workers demonstrate a willingness to professionally use their lived experience to support the recovery journey of others and as such should be comfortable to share their status with clients, colleagues and external agencies. We are looking for a HIV Peer Support Worker as part of Surrey services. Sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope & belief that a life after a diagnosis of HIV is possible in others. Please note only candidates who have personal experience of living with a diagnosis of HIV can apply. Please refer to your recovery journey and experiences of living with this diagnosis within your application. You will also be asked to give a short presentation on your recovery story at interview. CNWL expects the HIV Peer Support Worker to act in a way that shows an understanding of our core values. COMPASSION: Contribution to a caring and kind environment & recognition that what you do & say can help to improve the lives of others. RESPECT:Acknowledge, respect, & value the diversity of each individual & recognition of uniqueness. EMPOWERMENT: Commitment to providing information, resources, & support to help others make their own decisions & meet their own needs. PARTNERSHIP:Work closely with others and behave in a way that demonstrates understanding that commissioners & users of our services are the people who generate & fund our work. This is a fixed term contract of 20 months. You will be fully supported in your personal and professional development through training, as well as regular 1:1 supervision within the line management structure, along with peer supervision and involvement in Trustwide PSW development events. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK · Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with the latest research, and building connections with local and national peer networks. · Promote development of best practices in peer support and lived experience practice across the service through active participation in internal and external training and development programmes. · Supervision requirements— 6 weekly management, peer and clinical supervision sessions. Group supervision with Peer Support team across the CNWL. · To collaborate closely with the MDT to appropriately link service users with the most appropriate support. Including signposting patients in need of emergency financial support, immigration issues, benefits and housing to appropriate agencies and charities. · To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries. · Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to line management/senior clinician immediately and make use of Datix, the Trusts internal incident reporting framework. · To work effectively both autonomously and as part of the Surrey HIV team, organising and prioritising workload. · To attend relevant conferences and workshops to increase knowledge of current developments and disseminate findings to enhance service delivery. · To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both HIV and peer support. · To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. · To undertake any other duties as instructed by line manager/s that will contribute to fulfilling project aims. · To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate. · To attend clinic-based HIV meetings · To keep accurate and up to date records regarding patient interventions on the clinic based EPR system. · To help promote, educate and present on issues concerning HIV to colleagues, students, nurses, doctors and the public where appropriate in conjunction with Trust Communications team. · Provide updates at Local Education Meeting as requested · To ensure mandatory training is up to date. · To maintain and update personal knowledge of HIV/STIs, HIV issues and associated issues related to the job description. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly and compassionate established multi-disciplinary Team on a Permanent basis working 33 hours a week. At CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, & Clinical Directors. We facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. The professional group is led by our Director of Therapies and our Chief Psychologist, both Consultant Clinical Psychologists. We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic psychologists who are committed to delivering patient-focused care and treatment. We are looking for well-rounded and experienced practitioners. Alongside delivering therapy interventions this role will also include ample opportunity to develop leadership skills. This will involve supervision of either Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology or junior colleagues. The Therapies pathway works closely with colleagues across the wider MDT and therefore, this role would involve consultation, training, and liaison across the Hub. The Community Mental Health Hub in Milton Keynes is needs-led, offering medical, social and psychological interventions to all on a stepped care model. Therapists work with people with complex mood problems, trauma and PTSD presentations, psychosis, and complex emotional needs delivering a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance, predominately MBT, DBT, CBT, CBTp, CFT and EMDR within a Trauma Informed ethos. You will be required to work with clients individually and in groups, and with carers and families as required. Liaising and developing effective collaborative relationships with other key services and with lived experience practitioners is an important part of this role. You will need a good understanding of the needs of people with complex mental health difficulties and comorbid health problems. Experience of working with complex trauma presentations would be valuable. CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get - A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core. An opportunity to work for one of the top 10 NHS employers. • To provide specialist psychological/therapeutic assessments of service-users referred to the Therapies pathway upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This will include the use of routine psychometric assessments and measures, observations and interviews where appropriate • To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of a client’s problems based upon an appropriate conceptual understanding of the service-users problems in the context of the family and wider system • To receive regular specialist supervision from the principal clinical psychologist and where appropriate other senior professional colleagues. • To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Theatre Lead Practitioner | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Blackpool
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time)
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Theatre scrub team. The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in surgical scrub role. This post is suitable for an experienced Theatre scrub Practitioner who has minimum of 3 years experience in Elective & Trauma Orthopaedic procedures , should be able to Lead the team and mentoring experience & qualifications. Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved. Our specialities (Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency) include: General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Farage & Maternity. At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated. Benefits: Improved working/life balance • Typical Finish on time • Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance. • Planned annual leave in advance. • Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each day Training/Communication • Monthly training sessions • Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Study • Anaesthetic & Theatre Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios • Monthly Team meetings/updates. Enhancements • Planned volunteer over time. • Preferential WLI Rates Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council’s standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies. The position is a Lead theatre scrub practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties. The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to take other lead roles within the team . Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south. A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements. 1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld. 1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multi-disciplinary team following Trust policy. 1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy. 1.4 Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training. A2. Manage activities to meet requirements. 2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses. A3. Manage activities to meet customer requirements. 3.1 Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction. 3.2 Arrange for the care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy. A4. Contribute to improvements at work. 4.1 Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit. 4.2 Keep a robust of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area. B. RESOURCES B1. Support the efficient use of resources. 1.1 Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs. 1.2 Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores. 1.3 Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment. C. PEOPLE C1. Manage yourself. 1.1 Be the patient’s advocate; promote, safeguard and support safety for the patient and family. 1.2 Participate in in-service training as required. C2. Develop your own resources. 2.1 Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to minimise conflict. 2.2 Develop and maintain good communication skills e.g., explain complex clinical procedures to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding. 2.3 Attend appraisal interviews annually to review job performance and professional development. 2.4 Maintain your PREPP requirements. C3. Enhance your own performance. 3.1 Be aware of changes and developments in further education. 3.2 Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in the education and continuous assessment of learners as appropriate. 3.3 Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a Lead theatre practitioner. C4. Create effective working relationships. 4.1 Develop and exercise leadership skills. C5. Develop productive working relationships. 5.1 Co-operate with all other departments, assisting with the co-ordination of their activities in relation to patient care. 5.2 Promote good relationships and the image of the Trust both within and outside the organisation. C6. Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance. 6.1 Encourage less experienced or newly qualified staff to full fill their duties. C7. Manage the performance of teams and individuals. 7.1 Carry out agreed duties within the theatre and supervise the work of other staff. 7.2 Achieve a high morale amongst staff, based on good organisation within the theatre/area. D. INFORMATION D1. Manage information for action. 1.1 Ensure privileged information is kept confidential. 1.2 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients in the unit D2. Promote information to support decision making. 2.1 Ensure all documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated. 2.2 Comply with admission and discharge planning as per policy. 2.3 Ensure information is passed to junior staff at regular intervals. E. QUALITY E1. Promote the importance and benefits of quality. 1.1 Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice. 1.2 Ensure that patients’ requirements are met and that you contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives. 1.3 Ensure that Trust Standards of nursing care are adhered to, for example ‘Essence of Care’. Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria• Active Registration with HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) OR Active Registration with NMC as a Nurse • Mentorship Desirable criteria• Willingness to complete Intermediate Life Support (ILS)• QSIR Practitioner qualification Experience Essential criteria• Evidence of continuous professional development • Evidence of scrub experience • Evidence of Leadership skills Desirable criteria• Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship Skills and Attributes Essential criteria• Excellent communication skills • Ability to work within Trust policies • Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes • Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working • Ability to establish priorities • Leadership • Good time management • Basic I.T. skills • Decision maker • Problem solver • Basic Life Support This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Health Care Assistant - Ophthalmology | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Rochdale
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are seeking a motivated and compassionateHealth Care Assistantto join our busyOphthalmology Outpatients Department. You will support nursing and clinical staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals attending ophthalmology clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a specialist outpatient setting and develop ophthalmic clinical skills within a supportive team. This role requires the staff member to perform some specialist testing of patients who visit the unit, this will be an integral part of this role within this very busy fast paced unit, which is highly active and the applicant will be on their feet all day. You will also provide clinical support as required to help always ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department, following current standards and policies relevant to the area. 28.5 hours per week worked over a 7 day contract. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. • Assist qualified nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients attending ophthalmology clinics • Support patients before, during, and after consultations and procedures • Undertake basic clinical tasks following appropriate training and competency assessment (e.g. visual acuity, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring etc) • Prepare clinic rooms and equipment, ensuring a clean and safe environment • Assist with patient flow and clerical duties within the outpatient department • Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and safety at all times • Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team • Work as part of a team within a very busy fast paced unit, delivering specialist testing to enable doctors to be able to diagnose and treat many of the ophthalmic conditions in which we support our patients. • To be able to quickly learn skills and follow instructions for their important job role to enable the team to complete their part of the journey that patients follow when attending for ophthalmic issues. • Ability to attend many learning events to increase knowledge and skills to and adopt them into the work area. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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Health Care Assistant - Oldham Integrated Child and Family Service
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Oldham
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. As a Health Care Assistant you will support the 5-19 service to carry out the National Child Measurement Programme and deliver health promotion sessions alongside this. You will record patient information in both electronic patient records and on the NCMP platform to ensure clear and accurate recording of measurements. You will provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. • Undertake the delivery of the national child measurement programme (NCMP) in named schools under the direction of the public health Nurse. • Establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers and the multidisciplinary team to be able to provide holistic patient care. • Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. • Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes of health promotion in schools and at community events/coffee mornings • Assist in the use of technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment. • Ability to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet the demands of the service. • The post holder will be part of the Integrated Children’s & Family Service and will work with all age groups 0-19 yrs. /25 (SEND) children to provide health promotion interventions as delegated by the public health Nurses within the Universal and or Targeted Teams. These interventions will be delivered primarily in Community locations, Nursery or Schools but may also be delivered in the Family Hub. • Lead on group work with school aged children and support the delivery of health promotion in schools and other community locations, delivering appropriate Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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School Governance Adviser HCC623567
Hampshire County Council - Winchester, Hampshire
£50,564 to £56,219 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
If you are passionate about improving education and confident influencing others, join our high-performing School Governance Team as a skilled School Governance Adviser, and make a real impact. Supporting school governance across Hampshire, you will bring experience as a school governor, alongside strong leadership skills and a proven track record. You will work with governing bodies, headteachers, and colleagues to provide high-quality advice, training, and support, helping ensure effective governance and better outcomes for children and young people. What you’ll do: • Provide expert governance advice and guidance. • Build strong relationships with governors and school leaders. • Influence and challenge to drive improvement. • Deliver training and development for governors. • Support strategic leadership and accountability. What we’re looking for: • Strong influencing and communication skills. • Ability to guide strategic decision-making. • Confident delivering training. • Proactive, resilient, and collaborative. • Commitment to improving outcomes for children. Why join us: • Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged. • Play a meaningful role in improving governance, helping schools and academies achieve positive outcomes for young people. • Be part of a respected and high performing team with a strong national reputation. • 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. • A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. 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. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Governor Support and Training Officer, School Governance Training Lead, Clerk and Governor Development Adviser, Governance Services Officer, School Governance Consultant, Governance and Compliance Adviser, School Leadership and Governance Adviser
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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Greygates
Realise Training - London, London
£8.10 to £8.10 an hour
ApprenticeshipFull time
Greygates Nursery is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and eager to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach. Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery. • Promote positive relationships in the setting. • Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children. • Support the children’s development, learning and play. • Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management. • Contribute to the effectiveness of team work. • To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children. • To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times. • To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures. • To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted. • To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, discounted childcare, access to CPD through Noodle Now, payable bonus when qualified and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays). Working Week 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage Qualifications Required GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship. Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five Personal Qualities A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress Skills Required Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential Organisation An attentive and compassionate nature 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 A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship Apprenticeship Duration 14 Months
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Support Worker
Consensus Support Services Ltd
£13.26 to £13.56 an hour
PermanentFull time
Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this Support Worker role at Pendle Gardens, Barrowford, Lancashire, United Kingdom might be right for you. Your Benefits Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy: Career Ladder: A starting salary of £13.26 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.56 per hour. Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential. Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary, withdraw a percentage of your wages with Wagestream, access to a Blue Light Discount Card. Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme. Induction & Training: Following your Free DBS check your journey will begin with a 3-day online induction before heading to the service to get started. Your Role Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector as Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant but your values are most important to us. Pendle Gardens is a unique home set in the relaxing countryside that offers the people living there the independence and freedom of their own private flat, but with plenty of communal space to share and 24/7 support to minimise risk and maximise choice. Everyone is encouraged to take an active role in the home; decorating and managing their own space, getting involved in the daily running of the house, and deciding what to put in their busy social calendars. Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences. Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions. Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too. Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week. At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.
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Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Rochester
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist to join the healthcare team at Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS). This is an exciting opportunity to work within the UK’s first secure school, providing a highly specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic service to children and young people within a unique residential, education and healthcare environment. The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside consultation and advice to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with healthcare, residential and education colleagues to promote a therapeutic culture and support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children at ORSS. The role requires a clinician who can work confidently with complexity, develop strong therapeutic relationships and apply specialist clinical knowledge within a secure and highly structured environment. You will contribute to the development of trauma-informed practice across the school, including reflective practice, training, consultation and staff development. You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to relevant colleagues and contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement. The post is Band 8a, 1.0 WTE, based at Oasis Restore Secure School. The postholder will: • Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children and young people at Oasis Restore Secure School. • Develop and deliver psychologically informed, evidence-based care plans and interventions tailored to the individual needs of children. • Work within atrauma-informed, culturally sensitive and developmentally informed framework, recognising the impact of children’s experiences on their strengths, needs and difficulties. • Develop effective therapeutic relationships with children and their families and support children to express their views and participate meaningfully in decisions about their care. • Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to healthcare, residential and education colleagues. • Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation, risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning. • Support the development of a therapeutic culture across ORSS through training, consultation, reflective practice and staff support. • Provide professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate. • Contribute to whole-school training and education programmes relating to psychological understanding and therapeutic interventions. • Contribute to service development, audit, research and evaluation to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive services to the communities we serve. At Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL works as part of a multidisciplinary partnership alongside residential and education colleagues to provide integrated healthcare for children and young people. The healthcare model is centred on the individual needs of each child and supports a trauma-informed, relational and psychologically informed approach to care. Working at ORSS provides an opportunity to be part of a developing service and to contribute directly to the ongoing development of a new model of secure care. Staff are encouraged to contribute their expertise, challenge existing practice appropriately and identify opportunities for learning, innovation and service improvement. We are committed to supporting our staff through professional supervision, continuing professional development, reflective practice and opportunities to contribute to service development. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team where collaborative working, professional curiosity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children are highly valued. CNWL is committed to safeguarding children and adults, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that all staff work in accordance with relevant professional, organisational and partner-agency policies and procedures. Clinical and Therapeutic Practice The postholder will provide a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to children at Oasis Restore Secure School, including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside advice and consultation to colleagues within the child’s multidisciplinary team. The postholder will: • Undertake specialist assessments using a range of appropriate information sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, structured and semi-structured interviews and direct or indirect observation. • Develop psychological formulations that integrate complex clinical, developmental, historical, social and environmental factors. • Formulate and implement evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans. • Deliver a range of individual, family and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches according to the child’s needs and presentation. • Evaluate treatment options and review interventions in response to progress, changing needs and clinical risk. • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge where care is managed through psychologically based care plans. • Contribute specialist knowledge of complex mental health presentations to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning. • Provide advice regarding psychological aspects of physical and mental healthcare and treatment. • Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist advice to colleagues regarding psychological aspects of risk. • Undertake family therapy or systemic work with children and their carers where appropriate. • Respond to urgent referrals and participate in relevant duty arrangements. Trauma-Informed and Relational Practice The postholder will contribute to the development of a trauma-informed and psychologically informed culture across ORSS. This will include: • Developing therapeutic relationships that recognise the individual experiences, strengths, needs and developmental stage of each child. • Supporting children to express their views and ensuring their voice is incorporated into their care and service development. • Considering diversity, culture, identity, gender and sexuality sensitively within assessment, formulation and intervention. • Supporting residential and education colleagues to develop psychologically informed approaches to working with children. • Participating in and contributing to Reflective Practice and staff support activities. • Supporting the development and delivery of therapeutic activities and opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment. Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working The postholder will work closely with healthcare colleagues and the wider ORSS team, including residential and education staff, families, carers and professionals within each child’s community network. Responsibilities will include: • Providing authoritative specialist psychological advice within multidisciplinary care. • Contributing to formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management. • Communicating complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and appropriately. • Working collaboratively with colleagues where there are differing views or complex clinical and safeguarding considerations. • Supporting a shared understanding of children’s psychological needs across the residential, education and healthcare environments. • Contributing to the development of effective professional networks and collaborative working arrangements. Supervision, Training and Staff Development The postholder will contribute to the development of the wider workforce through: • Providing professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate. • Providing teaching, training and consultation to healthcare, residential and education staff. • Contributing to whole-school training and liaison programmes. • Supporting pre- and post-qualification teaching within the relevant professional discipline. • Participating in Reflective Practice and other activities supporting staff development and wellbeing. • Sharing specialist knowledge and good practice within CNWL and, where appropriate, nationally. Service Development, Governance and Quality Improvement The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of psychological and therapeutic services at ORSS and across the Health and Justice Children and Young People Service Line. This will include: • Participating in audit, research and service evaluation. • Supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. • Identifying opportunities for service development and innovation. • Contributing to policy and practice development within the relevant professional discipline. • Supporting clinical governance and maintaining high professional standards. • Using research evidence and current professional guidance to inform clinical practice. • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, reports and statistical information. • Contributing to quality improvement and the ongoing development of the ORSS therapeutic model. Professional Responsibilities The postholder will: • Work autonomously within professional standards, relevant legislation and CNWL policies and procedures. • Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role. • Participate in regular professional supervision and appraisal. • Maintain awareness of current developments in psychological and therapeutic practice, particularly in relation to children and young people in secure settings. • Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and professional self-governance. • Work in accordance with Health and Justice security, health and safety and safeguarding procedures. • Promote equality, diversity and human rights throughout all aspects of clinical and professional practice. • Work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service. This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The role may develop over time in response to the changing needs of Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL and the children and young people receiving care. This advert closes on Saturday 24 Oct 2026
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