Detention Custody Manager
Serco Limited - Consett
£34398-34398 per annum
PermanentFull time
Serco Limited Detention Custody Manager Derwentside IRC, DH8 6QY Band 4: Permanent, Full Time £34,398 per annum plus excellent benefits, rising to £37,128 after completion of 2 years’ service (Pay Award Pending) Ready to impact a better future? As a Detention Custody Manager in our Justice and Immigration team, you'll lead operational teams to deliver safe, secure and respectful services for residents at Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre. You'll play a vital role in ensuring high standards of care, welfare, security and operational performance while supporting colleagues to achieve their best. This is a role with real purpose. Our work touches lives every day, and you'll help create an environment built on trust, care and dignity. By leading operations, supporting vulnerable residents and developing high-performing teams, you'll help create impactful solutions that make a positive impact on communities and contribute to a better future. What you'll do as a Detention Custody Manager - Lead the day-to-day management of operational activities, ensuring the safe, secure and effective running of the centre. - Manage and deploy colleagues to maintain service delivery, contractual compliance and operational performance. - Support the Duty Director by coordinating daily operations, responding to incidents and providing clear operational reporting. - Coach, support and develop Detention Custody Officers and support colleagues, creating headroom for people to grow and succeed. - Ensure compliance with detention centre procedures, welfare requirements, security standards and health and safety obligations. - Monitor performance measures, key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets, driving continuous improvement and innovation across the team. - Take command of incidents when required, ensuring appropriate decisions are made to protect residents, colleagues and the wider operation. - Build a culture of professionalism, inclusion, trust and accountability while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Does this sound like you? - Experience leading operational teams, ideally within a secure, custodial, immigration, detention, justice, defence or similarly regulated environment. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence others and develop collaborative relationships. - Proven ability to make sound decisions, manage incidents and maintain composure in challenging situations. - Experience planning resources, organising workloads and delivering against performance targets and service requirements. - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - A relevant management qualification, such as Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 or equivalent, is desirable, or you'll bring significant operational management experience. - A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact through your work. What we offer - 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year) - Up to 6% contributory pension scheme - Free on site care parking - Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression. - Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service - Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel - Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity - Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Vetting and checks This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively. Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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Graduate Mechanical Engineer - @One Alliance
Mott MacDonald - Peterborough
PermanentFull time
Other information This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference. Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands-on experience of Mechanical Engineering across major infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Mechanical Engineering. You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer-term career goals. What we’re looking for We’re looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Mechanical Engineering and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things. You’ll need: - A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Work in an open and collaborative way– practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client. Develop effective working relationships - Embrace the responsibilities of a defined stage gate delivery process – understand its impact on your role, people and processes - Apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making - The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines - A collaborative approach and willingness to learn - An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment - A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region. Why this work matters The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment. The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility. It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Mechanical Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment. If you’re ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we’d like to hear from you. Right to Work in the UK Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Occupational Psychologist
Government Recruitment Service
£45,950 to £50,080 a year
PermanentFull time
The Senior Occupational Psychologist (SOP) role is part of the Occupational Psychology and Psychometric Services (OPPS) Team. OPPS is within the newly formed OneGov Delivery Agency and is currently led by Alice Clark (Head of Service) and Tina Gardner (Deputy Director). OPPS acts as the provider for cross-Civil Service centralised tests and assessments. We collaborate with government departments, functions and professions to develop and deliver solutions grounded in occupational psychology. We place ourselves at the forefront of assessment innovation, and are actively creating a growing range of evidence-based psychological assessment tools. Your Professional Home: The Government Occupational Psychology Profession (GOPP) This post is part of the wider Government Occupational Psychology Profession (a recognised government specialist profession). The profession comprises over 250 members across all the major government departments and many agencies and arms-length bodies – which makes us the largest Occupational Psychology community in the U.K. We are a vibrant community with a long history in government going as far back as, at least, World War II, as shown in the Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain. The Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession is Dr Antonia Dietmann. Building on the foundation of skills that you developed in your Masters degree, your career in the Government Occupational Psychology Profession will develop both your technical and consultancy capabilities. We welcome people from a range of different backgrounds as this helps to increase the diversity of thought and perspectives when developing solutions. Collaborating across departments and sharing learning is key to how we work. Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect with other members of the profession and build the relationships that will make the most rewarding occupational psychology career. Upon joining the civil service you are encouraged to sign up to the profession. As a Senior Occupational Psychologist at the Cabinet Office, you will play a critical role in supporting our growing business offer. You will frequently be working with other members of the team on large programmes of work, but you will also be given the freedom to lead on projects independently, covering the entire consultancy cycle. You will be adaptable, flexible and dependable, with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage your time. Some of the exciting projects you could be involved in: Researching and developing a suite of new leadership assessments for Senior Civil Service recruitment; Leading on the research of new and emerging assessment methods and processes; Working alongside psychometricians to build, customise and update psychometrics for use in the broader civil service; Amending our existing assessments to align with new Civil Service frameworks and standards; Conducting different validations and impact assessments to best improve our tests; Considering Best Practice guidance and the latest reasonable adjustments research, and implementing this in our suite of psychometric tests and assessments; Working across the government with other Occupational Psychologists in the GOPP on a wide range of exciting projects. You will be joining a high performing multi-disciplinary team of occupational psychologists, psychometricians and digital experts who use evidence-based practice to put the client and user at the heart of what they do. We are a team that embraces innovation to deliver better results, improved efficiency and added value, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Health Care Assistant | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Northfield
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
PermanentFull time
We are looking to recruit a kind compassionate individual to our health care assistant team. The successful candidate will work alongside the nursing team to support patients both pre and post surgery meeting all their daily needs and assisting with mobilising on physiotherapy advice using mobility aides as required. They will be expected to complete the Care Certificate if not already completed. Maintain Patient confidentiality Support nursing team caring for post operative patients, taking observations and maintaining accurate documentation and patient records. Assist with patient nutritional and hygiene needs. Exhibit professional behaviours and attitude at all times. Undertake training and development courses deemed appropriate for the role as specified by Trust policy and procedure. Recognise own level of competence and limitations to ensure safe practice. Adhere to the Trust’s uniform policy. Actively participate in the Trust’s appraisal system. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Please find attached JD/PS Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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