Team Leader
National Autistic Society - Sorn Road, Catrine
PermanentFull time
Package Description: The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. Join Us as a Team Leader The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Team Leader at Catrine Bank. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Catrine Bank is one of our supported living services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It includes three houses and two cottages. With the river Ayr running adjacent, Catrine village is a beautiful, remote and rural area with access to varied county walks and National Trust locations within easy access. About the Role We are looking for experienced Team Leaders with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You’ll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people What You’ll Do Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores What We’re Looking For Experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting. Patience and commitment. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable Click here for the Job Description This advert is for a full time position at 39 Hours per week over 7 days. What we can offer you Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year. Training – Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance – 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension. Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts. About our application process When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. For more information about this job please contact Tara Thomson, Service Manager, tara.thomson@nas.org.uk We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
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Finance Assistant
Meridian Business Support - Bolton, North West
£27,000 to £30,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Finance Assistant | Westhoughton, Bolton (BL5) | £27,000 - £30,000 DOE | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week | Monday - Friday Looking to build a long-term career in finance? We're recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing business in Westhoughton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transactional finance experience who is looking to develop their career, with a clear progression pathway into an Assistant Management Accountant role. Working within a supportive finance team, you'll gain exposure to month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting while receiving support towards your professional qualifications. What's on offer? - Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 DOE - Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) - 3% employer pension contribution - Healthcare package - Financial support towards AAT qualifications - Genuine career progression into an Assistant Management Accountant position - Supportive and collaborative finance team The Role as Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department, with responsibilities including: - Raising and processing sales invoices - Credit control and chasing outstanding payments - Allocating customer receipts and maintaining the sales ledger - Supporting month-end reconciliations - Providing holiday cover within the purchase ledger team - Processing supplier invoices and payment runs - Maintaining prepayment and accrual schedules - Assisting with month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations - Supporting the development of finance processes and reporting - Progressively taking on management accounts responsibilities as your experience grows The successful Finance Assistant will have: - Previous experience within a finance role, such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger or Credit Control - Good Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables - Excellent attention to detail - Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with customers and suppliers - A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop It would be advantageous if you are studying towards, or looking to study, AAT, CIMA or ACCA, although this is not essential. Ready to take the next step? If you're looking for a Finance Assistant role where you'll be supported to develop your skills and build a long-term career in finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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Customer Service Assistant
Meridian Business Support - Skegness, Midlands
£12.80 to £12.80 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Our client, Skegness train station (East Midlands Railway), is currently extremely busy over the Summer period and is now in need of some additional Customer Service Assistant help to join the team we recruited earlier - people working on the platforms to cope with the volume of holidaymakers coming to Skegness for their summer breaks by train on the Skegness Summer Special service and then heading back home afterwards. Working 2-4 shifts per week (days available are Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and possibly occasional Sundays). Ideal for students and those looking for some extra cash over the summer period! Do you have face to face customer service assistant experience? Do you enjoy working with the public and assisting them? Would you be happy working on platforms and on the station concourse, helping passengers with their queries? You will be assisting passengers with a variety of duties including queue management for people getting trains in the busiest times, assisting passengers getting on and off trains (particularly those with additional needs) and helping with luggage, ticket purchasing, platform location, scanning tickets, making tannoy announcements, clearing trains to assist cleaners in turnaround times and helping to talk to and direct/signpost the crowds at the station so that everyone has a great experience. As a customer service assistant you will need to be a friendly individual with a level head who is able to deliver phenomenal customer service at the busiest times of the year. If that’s you, then we want to hear from you for these customer service assistant roles! Shifts: Induction on Thursday 27/08/26 ideally. First shifts from Friday 28/08/26 and will continue until end of September 2026 (possibly longer) Pay Rate: £12.80 per hour – paid weekly Hours: The service only runs on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays each week (plus a couple of shifts possibly on a Sunday). Additional shifts to fill are either 09:30-18:15, 12:00-20:00 or 12:00-20:45 initially. Flexibility is ideal. If this Customer Service Assistant role sounds like you then please do apply ASAP! Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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Electrician
Meridian Business Support - Slough, Home Counties
£31.25 to £31.25 an hour
ContractFull time
Meridian Business Support are recruiting experienced Electricians in Slough, SL1 on a regeneration project. Location: Slough, SL1 Rate: £31.25p/h CIS/Self Employed - 8 hours paid per day - £250 per day Duration: 6 weeks initially - potential to extend Start: ASAP Duties: Wiring, small cable tray install with control cabling SWA's. Qualifications: JIB Gold Card If interested, please contact Charlie at Meridian – 02088438190 or apply to the job within with your CV. This job has been advertised by Meridian Business Support, acting as an employment business.
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Machine Operator/Production Operative
Meridian Business Support - Staffordshire, Midlands
£13.34 to £16.17 an hour
ContractFull time
Meridian Business Support are currently recruiting for a Production Operative for our client based in Stoke, ST4 area. This is an excellent opportunity with immediate starts available. This role involves working 3 shifts, days, noons and nights. Duties Include: - Working in the production area of site - Working on the production line - Scanning bar codes and inputting onto the screen system - Stock control and general warehouse duties - Following all health & safety procedures - Good attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as part of a team Working Hours: The ideal candidate must be able to work all 3 shifts - Days 6am - 2pm - Noon's 2pm - 10pm - Nights 10pm - 6am What We Offer: - Competitive pay rates - Ongoing work opportunities - Friendly team environment - On-site parking - Immediate starts available If you are interested in this role, please apply today by sending your CV or contacting us for more information.
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Warehouse Operative
Meridian Business Support - Warrington, North West
£12.99 to £19.49 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Warehouse Operative | Warrington WA2 8QT | Fixed Day Shifts | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work Available Looking for regular set shifts, weekly pay and long-term opportunities? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution operation in Warrington WA2 8QT. With full training provided, free onsite parking and excellent transport links, this is a great opportunity for candidates seeking stable work in logistics, warehousing, parcel sorting or distribution. Pay and Shifts - 12-hour day shifts - Rotating shift pattern: - Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday - Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday - Hours: 6am to 6pm - £12.99 per hour - Overtime paid at £19.49 per hour - Weekly pay As a Warehouse Operative, you will work within a modern, fast-moving clothing distribution centre supporting the movement and processing of stock. Your duties may include: - Picking clothing items using handheld scanners - Folding and packing clothes at a workstation - Moving pallets using pump trucks following training - Sorting tubs, bags and sacks of clothing - Loading, unloading and relocating stock safely - Undertaking manual handling duties throughout the shift - Working to productivity targets and operational deadlines This Warehouse Operative role involves standing for extended periods and handling some heavy or awkward sacks, making it suited to candidates who enjoy an active working environment. To be successful as a Warehouse Operative, you will ideally have: - Previous warehouse, logistics, distribution, parcel sorting, order picking or goods-in experience - A positive attitude and strong work ethic - The ability to work in a physically demanding environment - Confidence working towards performance targets Full training is provided, so applications are welcome from candidates with transferable skills from manufacturing, production, retail, removals, construction or other hands-on roles. Working as a Warehouse Operative offers: - Free onsite parking - Good public transport connections - Modern, clean and welcoming workplace - Subsidised canteen facilities - Long-term ongoing work - Full induction and training programme - Buddy system with experienced colleagues - Online payslips - Weekly pay - Dedicated support from the Meridian team throughout your assignment If you're looking for a Warehouse Operative position with immediate starts available and the opportunity to secure ongoing work on fixed shifts, apply today. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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Senior Cost Specialist
Millbank Holdings Ltd - Reading, Home Counties
£63 to £76 an hour
ContractFull time
Do you have extensive experience in cost engineering, budgeting, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cost control within complex engineering, infrastructure, defence, or nuclear projects? Have you managed project cost baselines, change control, risk and contingency budgets, and financial performance reporting throughout the full project lifecycle from bid phase through to project close out? Would you like to play a key role in the successful delivery of some of the UK's most important nuclear projects, influencing project performance through robust cost management and project controls expertise? The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer to join a growing project controls function supporting major nuclear and infrastructure programmes. This role has been created to strengthen project delivery capability and provide expert cost management support across complex projects throughout their lifecycle. Working within a highly respected delivery organisation, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining project budgets, controlling costs and forecasts, managing change and risk budgets, and providing financial performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders. This position offers exposure to major projects while working alongside experienced project controls, commercial and project management professionals. Key benefits include involvement in nationally significant projects, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute directly to project success through robust cost management and governance. Your duties and responsibilities will be: - Develop, implement and maintain project baseline budgets and control account plans. - Monitor, control and validate project accruals, commitments and resource forecasts. - Manage project cost risk budgets, contingencies and associated drawdown activities. - Administer and control project financial change management processes. - Produce internal and external cost reports including Earned Value Management (EVM) and variance analysis. - Support project forecasting, Estimates at Completion (EAC) and outturn cost reporting. - Contribute to risk identification, cost risk analysis and opportunity management activities. - Maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), responsibility matrices and project cost systems. - Support project initiation, bid activities and commercial management functions. - Act as a key interface between project teams, finance and clients on all cost and budget related matters. You will have the following qualifications & experience: - Extensive experience in budgeting and cost control within a complex project environment. - Strong understanding of project cost management principles and methodologies. - Experience producing financial performance reporting and cost forecasting. - Knowledge of change control, risk management and contingency management processes. - Experience supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle. - Understanding of contract management and commercial principles. - HNC qualification (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. It’s great if you also have the following - Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar discipline. - ECITB QCF Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering. - Professional membership such as ACostE, APM or RICS. - Advanced Earned Value Management (EVM) experience. - Experience within nuclear, defence, infrastructure or highly regulated environments. - Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, JCT or similar contract forms. - Quantitative risk analysis experience. - Experience using ERP and project controls systems. The setting for the role This role is based within the Delivery Business Unit and offers flexible working arrangements. You will work as part of a professional project controls team supporting major projects and programmes, collaborating closely with Project Managers, Project Controls Managers, Finance teams, Commercial teams and Clients. The position provides opportunities to influence project performance through effective cost management, governance, reporting and risk based decision making across complex nuclear and infrastructure projects. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Quality Control Engineer
Millbank Holdings Ltd - Leicester, Midlands
£40 to £45 an hour
ContractFull time
Do you have experience in quality control, inspection, fabrication, welding, NDT, and mechanical inspection within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry? Have you been responsible for reviewing Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), supplier quality documentation, and lifetime quality records throughout the manufacturing and project lifecycle? Would you like to play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of critical nuclear projects, working closely with customers, suppliers, and project teams to deliver specialist engineered solutions? The Opportunity Working within a highly regulated environment, you will collaborate with customers, suppliers, inspection teams, and project stakeholders to manage quality assurance and quality control activities across the full project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to contribute to nationally significant projects while developing their expertise within a respected engineering organisation. Key benefits include exposure to major engineering and nuclear projects, involvement in all stages of manufacturing and inspection activities, opportunities for professional development, and the opportunity to influence quality performance across a diverse supply chain. Your duties and responsibilities will be - Liaise with customers to understand quality assurance, quality control, and inspection requirements. - Review and approve supplier quality arrangements and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements. - Attend supply chain kick off meetings and communicate quality expectations to all stakeholders. - Produce and manage inspection assignments for inspectors. - Arrange and perform inspection activities, including coordination with customer inspection personnel. - Carry out risk assessments prior to inspection activities. - Inspect manufactured equipment and witness testing, NDT, and functional activities. - Review and endorse quality documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. - Maintain and review lifetime quality records and data dossiers. - Authorise the final release of procured items. - Provide advice on quality control, inspection requirements, risks, and quality related issues. - Participate in project review, handover, and contract meetings. - Support quality planning activities and prepare project specific quality documentation and procedures. - Work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and specification requirements are understood and achieved. - Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and health, safety, and environmental procedures. You will have the following qualifications & experience: - Experience within quality control, inspection, manufacturing, or quality assurance functions. - Good understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems. - Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes. - Experience with Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). - Experience reviewing quality documentation and certification records. - Background gained within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry. - Knowledge of fabrication, welding, assembly, testing, and mechanical inspection activities. - Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and project teams. - Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team. It’s great if you also have the following - HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline. - Completed manufacturing apprenticeship supported by EITB NVQs or equivalent. - CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent weld inspection qualification. - NDT qualifications. - Auditor training or auditing experience. - Experience reviewing material certification and manufacturing documentation. - Previous experience supporting nuclear, defence, energy, or other highly regulated engineering projects. - Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas. The setting for the role This role operates within a highly regulated engineering and nuclear environment, supporting projects from manufacturing through to inspection, testing, quality assurance, and final delivery. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, project teams, and inspection personnel to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. The position offers a combination of office, supplier, manufacturing facility, and site-based activities, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Deputy Manager
Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) - Surrey, Home Counties
£34,337.50 to £34,337.50 a year
PermanentFull time
Salvation Army Homes The Role We are looking for a Deputy Manager to support survivors of domestic abuse in our Refuge service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the service to deliver positive, people-focused support, working in a team context to achieving the best outcomes for people What you’ll be doing • Support the Manager to deliver person centred support • Line manage support workers and housing management worker • Drive service development and improvement • Work with stakeholder partners to enhance networks and outcomes • Ensure legal, organisational and regulatory compliance • Contribute to organisational goals through key involvement in training, working groups and national programmes What you’ll bring • Some experience of working with vulnerable adults or survivors of domestic abuse • Strong leadership and people management skills • Values aligned to the mission of Salvation Army Homes • Ability to influence, lead, and problem solve • A passion to support those whose need is great Working Arrangements • This is a service-based role with standard hours are Monday – Friday 9am -5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work is required and participation in an on-call rota • You will be required to travel to training and community partnership events and training, and organisational events may require overnight stays Our Offer In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including: • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days • Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support) • Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option) • Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay • Occupational sick pay • Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support • Paid volunteering days • Cycle to Work Scheme • Discounted private medical insurance • Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career • A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed Closing date: 18 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications) Please Note: This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010). About The Company Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil
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Night Concierge
Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) - Manchester, North West
£24,479 to £24,479 a year
PermanentPart time
The Role We are looking for a Night Concierge worker to provide a waking, overnight on-site presence in the Service, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of 26 young men aged 18-25 years old. You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvations Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive can-do attitude in your contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives. You will be part of a passionate and committed team dedicated to transforming lives and helping individuals achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. What you’ll be doing - Engage and build supportive relationships with residents who live in the service. - Actively engage residents in understanding the service and their responsibilities under their Licence Agreement and Good Neighbour Agreement. - Responding to emergency situations and contacting the appropriate emergency services when required. - Ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by monitoring CCTV, complete Health & Safety Checks & patrols. - Respond promptly to reports of property repairs and maintenance issues within the accommodation, following appropriate procedures. What you’ll bring - Be a confident and capable communicator, with the ability to de-escalate difficult situations. - Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience. - Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents. - Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups. - A proactive, motivated and can-do attitude. Working Arrangements - Service based at The Limes, Longsight, Manchester - Rota based includes weekends (working 4 days on/4 days off, shift times 10pm – 8am) - The Night Concierge Role is a Lone Working Role Our Offer In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including: - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days - Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support) - Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option) - Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay - Occupational sick pay - Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support - Paid volunteering days - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted private medical insurance - Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career - A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed Closing date: 25 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications) About The Company Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
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