Senior Theatre Practitioner
Nuffield Health - Bournemouth, Dorset
£44,000 to £44,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Senior Theatre Practitioner Bournemouth Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time Up to £44,000.00 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. Transforming patient care, focusing on what matters. It starts with you As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Bournemouth Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration. You bring a passion for high standards in perioperative care, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will: Prioritise patient safety, taking appropriate actions and encouraging colleagues to call out and report safety concerns. Promote a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff (in full compliance with all policies and procedures) Support governance activity, ensuring full compliance with Nuffield Health's Quality governance framework and national standards, e.g. CQC/HIW/HIS Regulation, fundamentals of care, professional standards and evidence-based guidelines. Provide and lead care management and delivery, treating patients, families, friends and representatives with kindness, dignity, respect and compassion and support them to cope emotionally with their care, treatment or condition. Collaborate with other clinicians within the Hospital, building strong working relationships that enhance patient care and service delivery. Take charge of a theatre, co-ordinating and delivering work activities and leading junior practitioners. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.
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Receptionist (Bank)
Nuffield Health - Tunbridge Wells, Kent
£13.10 to £13.10 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Receptionist Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Hospital | Bank | Adhoc £13.10 per hour, dependent on experience As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're here to help look after the wellbeing of the nation. And as the face of Nuffield Health, you'll help people feel at ease and find their way to where they're meant to be. If you're sensitive to people's needs and passionate about exceptional service, it starts with you. As a Receptionist at our hospital, you'll have great communication, IT and keyboard skills. You're also able to explain sensitive or complicated information in a way that's clear, sympathetic and easy to understand. Ideally, you have experience of working in healthcare administration or on reception. You will be the face of Nuffield Health and sensitive to our customer's needs. As a Receptionist you will; Use your empathy and customer service skills to build positive relationships. Put people at ease when they visit your department. Answer the phone, dealing with enquiries and booking appointments. Welcome patients, in person, and directing them to the appropriate changing or waiting rooms. Crucially, you will also help the department run smoothly by preparing clinical paperwork, referral forms and charge sheets, plus terms and conditions. To succeed as a Receptionist you will have; Great communication skills. The ability to explain sensitive or complicated information in a clear, sympathetic and easily understood way. Ideally, you will have experience of working within Healthcare administration or a relevant reception environment. Good IT and keyboard skills. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.
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Medical Records Administrator (Bank)
Nuffield Health - Tunbridge Wells, Kent
£13.10 to £13.10 a day
On-siteContractPart time
Medical Records Administrator Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Administration | Bank | Adhoc £13.10 per hour, depending on skills and experience At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As a Medical Records Administrator at our Insert site name, you'll bring a keen eye for detail, strong secretarial skills and great communication abilities. You're proficient with Microsoft Office, comfortable working with numbers and you're committed to providing our teams with the best level of support. That's why we're looking for someone who brings a blend of strong administration skills and a passion for exceptional customer care to join us. As a Medical Records Administrator you will: Deliver high-quality administration support Enjoy the satisfaction of providing truly exceptional customer service Be able to prioritise a busy workload Keep calm under pressure and remain professional at all times. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.
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Deputy Team Leader - Witness Service
Victim Support - Staffordshire
£21,768 to £21,768 a year
PermanentPart time
Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Deputy Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within a busy Court environment in Cannock, Staffordshire. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey. This role is part time working 30 hours per week covering primarily Cannock Magistrates Court and Stafford Crown Court when required Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you. What We Offer At Victim Support, we are committed to supporting and developing our colleagues. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options - including hybrid working where applicable Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave Birthday Leave - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday Pension Plan - 5% employer contribution Enhanced Allowances - enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay Exclusive Discounts - high street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more Financial Wellbeing Support - access to salary deducted finance and guidance Wellbeing Resources - employee assistance programme and wellbeing support EDI Networks - opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion Sustainable Travel Schemes - Cycle to Work and season ticket loans Career Development - comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities About the Role As the Deputy Team Leader - Witness Service (Court-Based), you will support the delivery of a high quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses attending court. You will: Support daily case allocations to ensure witnesses receive timely needs and risk assessments, support, and referrals. Conduct case management system audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality reporting. Collate and analyse performance data, contributing to KPI monitoring and quality assurance. Support rota planning to maintain appropriate resource coverage across the court cluster. Assist with volunteer accreditation, training, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. Input, update, and report on witness information, ensuring comprehensive assessments and referrals. Promote effective communication within the team, coordinating meetings and sharing learning. Build and maintain relationships with statutory, voluntary, and community partners. Deputise for the Team Leader when required, ensuring service standards and targets are met. Contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that prioritises dignity, safety, and inclusion. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team. You will have An understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses. Experience working in challenging environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence. Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills-both written and verbal. The ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision and manage conflicting demands. Experience processing, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources. Competence in using IT systems including Microsoft Office and case management systems. A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Additional Information The role may involve exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience. Travel across the Court cluster may be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. About the Witness Service The Witness Service provides free, independent support to any witness giving evidence in criminal courts in England and Wales - both for the prosecution and the defence. Our trained staff and volunteers help people understand what to expect before, during and after a trial, and offer practical and emotional support every step of the way, so witnesses can give their best evidence. The Witness Service also supports bereaved family members, friends and family who are accompanying witnesses in court. This is an exceptional opportunity to help us ensure a smooth transition and shape a high-quality, high-impact and trauma-informed service - so every witness feels informed, supported and more confident in court. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
Victim Support - City of London, London
£30,244.42 to £33,044.42 a year
ContractFull time
We are looking for an experienced, influential and compassionate Senior Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior HIDVA) to join our hospital-based domestic abuse service across London. Working closely with NHS safeguarding teams and partner agencies, you will provide specialist advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, strengthen multi-agency responses, and contribute to improved outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people accessing healthcare services. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based within NHS Hospital Trusts across London, with flexibility for some home working where service delivery allows. Regular travel between hospital sites and partner locations will be required to meet the needs of the service. Do you want to use your domestic abuse expertise to make a lasting difference for victims and survivors? Do you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where partnership working and professional judgement are critical? Can you influence practice, support colleagues and help strengthen the response to domestic abuse across healthcare settings? If so, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Senior Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior HIDVA), you will provide specialist advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning for victims and survivors of domestic abuse identified within NHS hospital settings. Working closely with healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams and partner agencies, you will help ensure victims receive timely, trauma-informed support while contributing to effective multi-agency responses and improved outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Manage complex, high-risk domestic abuse cases. Provide specialist advocacy, risk management and safety planning. Act as a domestic abuse lead within hospital settings. Support and mentor colleagues. Represent the service within MARAC and multi-agency partnerships. Deliver training and awareness sessions. Strengthen partnership working across NHS and community services. About You Ideally, you will have experience working within a hospital, healthcare or safeguarding environment, knowledge of NHS safeguarding structures and referral pathways, and experience delivering training, presentations or awareness sessions to professional audiences. You Will Need: A recognised SafeLives IDVA qualification (or equivalent). Significant experience supporting victims of domestic abuse, including those assessed as high risk. Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and safeguarding practice. Experience working within multi-agency partnerships and legislative frameworks. Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills. Experience supporting colleagues through mentoring, coaching or professional guidance. The ability to build effective relationships with healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams and partner agencies. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex casework. Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. A commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice and delivering outstanding support to victims and survivors. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible. Join us and help transform the response to domestic abuse within healthcare settings, ensuring victims receive the support, advocacy and protection they need when they need it most.
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Team Leader
Victim Support - Stafford, Staffordshire
£30,825 to £30,825 a year
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Team Manager to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involved travel between Stoke-on Trent and Staffordshire. This role is based across both our Stoke and Stafford offices - Travel Pan Staffordshire and between the two offices will be required for the role. Hybrid working can be applied for following completion of your 3 months' Probation period. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you… What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible Working Options: including hybrid working Generous Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Career Development: Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the Role: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. As a Children and Young Persons Team Manager you will be: Managing dedicated Children and Young Persons case workers who are part of the New Era Team. The CYP Team offer a dedicated service to anyone affected by domestic abuse from the ages 4 until 17 years old. Supporting your team with allocation of cases, risk assessments and completing regular case reviews. Leading on partnership development with referral sources including regular contact with education setting, social care and other services that work alongside Children and Young People. Assisting with performance management and insights into the service You will need: Good understanding of domestic abuse Good organisational skills Managerial experience About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
Victim Support - Stafford, Staffordshire
£27,752 to £29,583 a year
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor specialising in supporting service from Racially Minoritised Communities to join the New Era team working 37.5 hours per week. This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. Hybrid working will be considered following successful completion of 3 month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you… What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role The role will focus on the identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse with a focus on supporting service user from Racially Minoritised Communities. A strong understanding of the additional barriers and support needs experienced by people from Racially Minoritised Communities is essential. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to provide culturally responsive support, recognising the unique challenges that individuals may face when accessing services and support. As an IDVA you will be asked to: Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support You will need: Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes Experience of multi agency working Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Staff Nurse - Outpatients (Bank)
Nuffield Health - Bristol, Bristol
£21.50 to £21.50 an hour
ContractPart time
Staff Nurse - Outpatients (Bank) Bristol Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Ad-hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £21.50 per hour, depending on experience Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will: Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care Working in a busy and fast environment you will manage a varied and interesting caseload in Outpatients services Take part in a wide range of procedures, manage clinics and apply your extensive clinical skills to aid recovery Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance Work with practitioners in other areas to ensure continuity in patient care Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.
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Caseworker
Victim Support - Cardiff, Cardiff
£27,752 to £27,752 a year
ContractFull time
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Antisocial Behaviour team. This role is offered on a hybrid working model which allows for a mixture of working from home, outreach stations and our Victim Care Unit based at Llanrumney Police Station in Cardiff. You will work as part of a team that covers the whole of South Wales and will provide on-going support to the victims of ASB, ensuring that South Wales Victim Focus realises their aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of being subjected to, or witnessing crime. South Wales Victim Focus serves diverse communities, many of whom experience a range of barriers that may impact on their ability to cope and recover from what they have experienced. These can include financial distress; social isolation; reduced mobility; mental and physical health issues; substance use and lack of opportunity. South Wales Victim Focus aims to identify what matters to service users and empower them to take control of their journey. This role involves regular travel in and around the South Wales area. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Caseworker, you will provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by antisocial behaviour. You will make initial contact with victims via the telephone, then tailor the support to them explaining our services, and assessing the impact of antisocial behaviour. Your responsibilities will include developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans, providing resources, interventions, and information to service users. As a Caseworker you will: Make calls to offer support to victims of antisocial behaviour, delivering immediate support. Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by antisocial behaviour who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users. Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes Working as part of a team with staff to provide a seamless service to clients About You You will have an understanding of the impact of crime/antisocial behaviour on victims & experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and of completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial. You will need: Strong written & verbal communication skills. Strong IT skills, including the ability to navigate and utilise bespoke case management systems effectively and an ability to use Microsoft Office applications to a high standard Good organisational & time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities. To work effectively both as part of a team & independently To develop & maintain partnerships with internal & external organisations. The ability to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality. Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role This role involves regular travel throughout South Wales and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. If you are passionate about supporting victims of antisocial behaviour and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Victim Support - City of London, London
£30,244.42 to £33,044.42 a year
ContractFull time
We are looking for an experienced, resilient and proactive Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior IDVA) to join our specialist domestic abuse service. Working with some of the highest-risk victims, you will provide expert advocacy, safety planning and risk management, ensuring victims receive the support, protection and representation they need to navigate abuse, recovery and the criminal justice system. This is an opportunity to combine complex casework with professional leadership, supporting colleagues, building strong multi-agency partnerships and helping shape effective responses to domestic abuse across the wider system. This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is based across London, with a mix of office and home-based working. Potential travel across the service area will be required to attend partner meetings, MARACs and support delivery requirements. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you have the expertise to support victims at times of crisis while helping shape best practice across multi-agency domestic abuse services? Can you build strong relationships with police, criminal justice partners and safeguarding agencies to improve outcomes for victims and their families? If so, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior IDVA), you will play a key role in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse who are referred through police, MARAC and criminal justice pathways. Working closely with policing partners and other statutory agencies, you will provide specialist advocacy, risk management and safety planning to help improve safety, reduce risk and support recovery. Alongside managing a reduced caseload of high-risk and complex cases, you will act as a senior point of expertise for colleagues, support effective multi-agency working and help ensure victims receive a coordinated and high-quality response throughout their journey. Key Responsibilities: Manage complex, high-risk domestic abuse cases. Provide specialist advocacy, risk management and safety planning. Respond to referrals received through police, MARAC and criminal justice pathways. Support and mentor colleagues. Represent the service within MARAC and multi-agency partnerships. Deliver briefings and awareness sessions to partner agencies where required. Strengthen partnership working across policing, criminal justice and community services. About You Ideally, you will have knowledge of police domestic abuse procedures, referral pathways and information-sharing arrangements, as well as experience delivering briefings, awareness raising sessions or professional consultation to partner agencies. You Will Need: A recognised SafeLives IDVA qualification (or equivalent). Experience supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse. Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and safeguarding practice. Experience working within multi-agency partnerships and legislative frameworks. Good communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills. Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex caseloads. Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. A commitment to delivering high-quality, victim-centred support. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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