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FM Conway is recruiting for a Drainage Operative to join our Water and Drainage Division as part of our Wastewater Team. As our Drainage Operative, you will work in a team to support the essential cleaning works required on various sewage treatment sites. This is a full time, permanent position, based from our Colchester depot. \n\n The duties of the Drainage Operative role will include: \n\n

Support Worker - EssexSupport Working in Chelmsford & Colchester!Job descriptionSalary: £24,853 per annum Hours: 37.5Job Type: PermanentService: Learning DisabilitiesLocation: Benfleet - SS7 / Chelmsford - CM1/CM2 / Braintree - CM7 / Colchester - CO1Benefits- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme- 24-hour Employee Assistance- Paid Enhanced DBS- Eye care vouchers- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech PurchaseAbout the roleThe role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.Duties will include:- Making a difference in the lives of those you support- Helping to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools- Ensuring all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date- Supporting with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence- Working in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service- Undertaking various levels of personal care and manual handlingAbout youTo be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:- Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum- Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations- Positive Behaviour Support- Enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives- Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van- Knowledge of the Transforming Care AgendaYou will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.To read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the Apply button, then select the tab at the top of the advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.About the OrganisationWe have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.Do you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Select the Apply button, complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available when you apply. If you have any questions, please email our team.All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.Support, Worker, Colchester, Benfleet, Chelmsford, Braintree, Essex, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP.

Our client is a leading manufacturing business based in Colchester. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive IT Systems Coordinator to join their team. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role supporting both infrastructure and business-critical applications. One of the key projects will be assisting the migration from the existing system (Intact IQ) to an alternative application (cloud based). This is not a people-management role. You’ll work closely with our MSP and ERP implementation partner, with the opportunity to grow into greater systems ownership post go-live.Responsibilities:ERP Management • Support the implementation partner and internal users during the rollout of a new cloud ERP system (Infor CSI) – e.g., requirements gathering, UAT coordination, training support and documentation, • Provide day-to-day IT support across servers, PCs, and core services; perform routine checks and basic administration (patching/user tasks) and escalate to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for complex issues., • Coordinate with the MSP for maintenance, upgrades, backups, security updates and incident resolution., • Provide 1st/2nd line application support for Intact IQ and, as it is implemented, Infor CSI (user setup, triage, basic fixes, vendor escalation)., • Support key business applications such as SolidWorks (installation/licensing/helpdesk + escalation)., • Produce and maintain operational reports using SQL queries and existing reporting tools; support ad-hoc data extracts for the business., • Administration and support of Office 365, SharePoint Online, Teams, and the company Intranet., • Development and support of business applications using Microsoft PowerApps., • Manufacturing/distribution process understanding (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, MRP basics, inventory/traceability), • Experience supporting systems through the lifecycle (requirements capture, testing/UAT, training support, and BAU support) with the opportunity to take on more ownership over time., • Strong understanding of Windows Server environments., • Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server (strong SQL query/report writing essential)., • Working knowledge of Office 365 administration and SharePoint., • Experience developing or supporting PowerApps., • Familiarity with 3CX phone system administration., • Experience managing or collaborating with Managed Service Providers., • Understanding of Meraki network devices (switches/APs)., • Strong Excel skills, including experience building or editing VBA Macros.Excellent communication skills – ability to translate technical issues for non-technical users., • A proactive, self-starter who enjoys solving problems and improving systems., • Strong time management and ability to prioritise in a busy environment., • Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI) experience., • Exposure to ERP implementations or go-live support (cutover/hyper care) is an advantage., • Experience working with vendors/implementation partners is beneficial., • Salary- £40,000- £50,000, • Profit related bonus scheme, • Free snacks and hot drinks, • Monthly staff meetings with free lunch, • 22 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days with service, • on-site parking, • Monday- Friday 07.30am- 16.30pm (office based) IND25

As a NightCare Assistant at our St Fillans Care Home, Colchester you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: • Salary: £13.45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, • 36 hours a week on days Monday -Sunday, • Hours: 8pm-8am including alternate weekends About the role: As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect. What we are looking for from you: Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people become one of the Excelcare family. What we offer in return for your hard work: • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays, • Free onsite parking*, • Enhanced bank holiday pay, • Annual salary review, • Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*, • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*, • Comprehensive induction programme, • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required), • Paid uniform, • Employee of the month £100 for outstanding contribution If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Frating, Essex. You will join us on a permanent basis with full-time or part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Support Worker role: As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera East is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? • No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided, • Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Self-starter, with a high level of motivation, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional, • Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems, • Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities, • Flexible working hours for work life balance, • Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks), • 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata), • Employee support line to support you and your family, • Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career, • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Free Enhanced DBS check, • Refer a friend and earn up to £300, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Well-being initiatives, • Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

Ready to take your skills on the road? As a domiciliary optometrist at Specsavers, you can do just that. You'll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who aren't able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you'll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn't be able to do without you. Essentially, you'll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community. Our business Covering the Norwich area you'll be given specific locations within this territory, to help provide care to patients in their own homes. We're proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place. We're locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you're choosing more than a job - you're choosing a place where you can thrive. Our team We have a wonderful dedicated team ready and waiting for you to meet.As a new member of this team you can expect the highest standard of support, on the job training and encouragement to develop your career. Our cars You'll be provided with a company car (or allowance) to bring your care directly to people's homes. What's on offer? As part of our recruitment process we offer a Domi specific CPD training providing you with 1 non-interactive CPD point and an exclusive paid interview experience. As well as all the support, training and development opportunities you can imagine, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: • Basic salary £75,000 (depending on experience), • Car allowance of £4,000, • Bonus structure in place, • 33 days annual leave including bank holiday, • Birthday off, • Great flexibility with full and part time roles available, • Professional fees paid, • Dental and Medical cover, • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too, • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings, • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most, • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app, • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family We do need you to have a couple of things to get started in this role.Firstly, you'll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date) and you must have a full driving license. You'll also need to be confident, passionate about providing the best customer service and be comfortable working by yourself and as part of a team. Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply! Reach out to Abigail Davies - M +44 (0)7714669905E #LI-AD1

Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team. About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects. The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery, • Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base, • Oversee development management projects and planning applications, • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Minimum of 6 years' planning experience, • MRTPI qualified, • Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management, • Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation, • Strong analytical and report writing skills, • Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles, • Proven project management capabilities, • Competitive salary package based on experience, • Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, • Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days), • Private medical insurance, • Pension scheme (salary sacrifice), • Life assurance / Death in Service benefit, • Employee assistance programme (24/7 support), • Cycle to work scheme, • Eye care vouchers, • Staff referral bonus scheme Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Client Care Advisor - Colchester If you enjoy providing great service and working in a team, we have just the opportunity for you at our Colchester practice. We're looking for a friendly, proactive, and positive individual to join our Client Care team. This is a varied and rewarding role that sits at the heart of both our busy first-opinion practice and our new Referral & ECC Hospital. What your typical day will look like You will be a key member of our client care team, working across both the general practice and the referral hospital. Your day will be varied and interesting, involving front-of-house and call centre duties, referral coordination, and ensuring every client feels welcomed and well looked after, from start to finish. Key Responsibilities: • Welcoming clients and providing exceptional front-of-house service, • Handling inbound calls, digital messages, emails, and appointment bookings, • Assist our Hospital Operations Coordinators with referrals between first-opinion practices and our clinical team, • Supporting vets and nurse with patient admissions, discharges, and taking payments, • Maintaining accurate records and smooth communication across both sites The attributes required • A warm, friendly and professional manner - especially with anxious clients, • A strong can-do attitude and natural problem-solving ability, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • The ability to work well under pressure while staying positive, • A genuine team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Benefits • Salary from 26,500- 28,500 per annum (FTE), depending on your level of relevant client care experience, • Flexible shift patterns (full-time or part-time considered), • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Colleague discount including 20% discount at Pets at Home, • Full training and ongoing development support If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Assistant Head Chef - Colchester Role: Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef Pay: Up to £15.75 per hour, including benefits. Hourly Rate breakdown: Up to £14.25 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average. At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service. We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams! We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: • Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say., • Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us., • Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference., • Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme., • Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks., • Excellent bonus potential, • Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu., • Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes., • Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata., • Pension Contributions, • Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose., • Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:, • Early wage access through Stream, • Well-being and GP support for you and your family, • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel, • Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank., • A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life. What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian Assistant Head Chef, we value: • Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team., • Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home., • Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development., • Behaviour: The desire to lead and work collaboratively with the Head Chef and Back of House team with a passion for delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the restaurant, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers. Join Us: At ASK Italian, we embrace diversity and inclusivity wholeheartedly. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and play a role in our shared achievements. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, we'd love to welcome you aboard!

Restaurant Supervisor - Colchester Role: Restaurant Supervisor / Manager on Duty / Duty Manager / Team Leader Pay: Up to £14.40 per hour, after successful training, including benefits. Hourly Rate breakdown: Starting at up to £12.71 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average. At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service. We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams! We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: • Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say., • Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us., • Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference., • Comprehensive Training: Starting as a team member you'll receive full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme., • Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks., • Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu., • Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes., • Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata., • Pension Contributions, • Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose., • Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:, • Early wage access through Stream, • Well-being and GP support for you and your family, • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel, • Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank., • A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life. What We Ask of You: As an ASK Restaurant Supervisor, we value: • Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian., • Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home., • Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day\n\nAt Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of children’s services within the social care sector, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life. \n\nWhy Choose Nurseplus?\n\nFlexibility that Works for You: Temporary Contrac so you can Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.\nWeekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays).\nWorkwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.\nPaid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.\nOngoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.\nBlue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nYour day-to-day responsibilities as a Children’s Support Worker may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping them with their educational development to aiding them with personal care, allowing them to gain independence and making a massive impact to their daily lives.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nYou must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.\nA minimum of 6 months experience working within a children’s/young adult setting or with Mental Health Services \nA Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is desirable, but not essential. \nA good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.\nA clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.\nDriver with own vehicle \nIf you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!\n\nAbout Nurseplus\n\nAt Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.\n\nINDREL

Drainage Service Engineer\n\nSalary: £35,000-£42,000 per annum (Average OTE £50,000-£70,000)\n Location: Bristol, Avon \nHours: Monday–Friday 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times(Weekend work + Callout available at enhanced)\n\nOvertime: 1.5x anything over 40 hours\n\nCallout rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135-£150 per week + callout bonus \n Job Type: Full Time, Permanent\n\nInteraction recruitment has partnered with a nationwide infrastructure maintenance and sustainability company. Due to their exponential growth and success, they’re actively seeking to onboard experienced drainage engineers to come in and hit the ground running! If you’re looking for a company offering strong career growth—this role could be ideal.\n\nBenefits\n\n22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 overall)\nAnnual Leave Paid at an average of hours / overtime worked\nClear career progression paths inclusive of training + development on products\nCompany vehicle and fuel card provided.\nCompany Pension and wider benefits scheme (private health care, life assurance x4/x5), Employee assistance programme, private medical appointments\nHight street vouchers and discounts on UK stores\n\nOvertime Paid at 1.5x hourly rate + a callout bonus averaging £2,000 per annum\nAn average of 10 hours overtime available per week \nKey Responsibilities\n\nCarry out reactive and planned drainage maintenance, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.\nDeliver emergency repair and maintenance services as required.\nCommunicate clearly with our 24/7 helpdesk team and update all job details via our company app.\nUse your drainage and plumbing expertise to complete internal plumbing, drainage repairs, and CCTV inspection work.\nPerform high‑pressure water jetting (HPWJ) to industry standards.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nA full, clean UK driving licence.\nMinimum three years’ experience in the drainage industry.\nStrong background in both internal and external drainage works.\nSkilled in jetting, unblocking, CCTV surveys, civils, and lining techniques/knowledge.\nConfined Space and HPWJ qualifications are preferred but not essential.\nSimilar Job Titles\n\nDrainage Engineer, Drainage Technician, Drainage Operative, Drainage Service Engineer, Drainage Maintenance Engineer, Drainage Repair Engineer, Drainage Field Engineer Drainage Operative (Reactive/Planned)\n\nInterested?\n\nInteraction Recruitment support clients and candidates across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and more throughout the UK. We offer both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.\n\nFor further information or to discuss similar opportunities, contact Reegan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)\n\nINDTE

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.\nWe've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Customer Services Co-ordinator plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer experience, while supporting the wider operations team to achieve orders and deliverable smoothly and efficiently. You will be a knowledgeable, friendly and reliable point of contact for our customers and internal teams, you will be someone who enjoys building positive relationships, solving problems, and finding the best way forward.\n\nWhat will I be delivering?\n\n * An exceptional customer experience, consistently going the extra mile to meet and exceed customer expectations.\n\n * Day-to-day support for Sales Representatives, helping to coordinate sales and customer- related activities.\n\n * Smooth coordinating across multi-faceted teams, including Global Sales, Supply Chain, Export and Production, to meet customer deadlines and requirements.\n\n * Clear, timely status and delivery updates to our global customer base.\n\n * Accurate coordination of complex orders and repairs through internal systems.\n\n * Well organised shipments, ensuring all export documentation is complete and received on time.\n\n * Acting as am ambassador by role-modelling our target culture in every interaction, both internally and externally.\n\nWhat do I need to bring with me?\nEssential Knowledge & Experience:\n\n * Similar experience in an office administrator/customer service role\n\n * Experience using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System\n\n * A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer care.\n\n * High attention to detail, with strong organisational skills.\n\n * Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.\n\n * A proactive mindset, with the initiative to take ownership, identify improvements, and follow tasks through to completion.\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Experience with export processes\n\n * Experience with import clearance processes.\n\nWhat’s in it for me?\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, people-orientated individual who enjoys working closely with customers, rising to challenges, and building trusted relationships while taking the next step in their career.\nWe are going through significant growth so this role offers the chance to shape how our sales and operations teams work together, build relationships and customers and distributors around the world, and gain exposure across multiple areas of the business.\n\nBenefits for working at Concurrent\n\n * 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.\n\n * Annual profit share bonus.\n\n * Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.\n\n * Death in service benefit & income protection.\n\n * Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.\n\n * Employee referral scheme.\n\n * Enhanced parental leave.\n\n * Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.\n\n * One paid volunteering day per year.\n\n * Private Health Insurance through Bupa.\n\n * YuLife wellbeing app.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.\n\nSecurity Clearance\nPlease be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.\n\nGDPR\nBy applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent's Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy

Our client is a leading manufacturing business based in Colchester. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive IT Systems Coordinator to join their team. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role supporting both infrastructure and business-critical applications.\n\nOne of the key projects will be assisting the migration from the existing system (Intact IQ) to an alternative application (cloud based).\n\nThis is not a people-management role. You'll work closely with our MSP and ERP implementation partner, with the opportunity to grow into greater systems ownership post go-live.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nERP Management\n\nSupport the implementation partner and internal users during the rollout of a new cloud ERP system (Infor CSI) - e.g., requirements gathering, UAT coordination, training support and documentation\nMaintain and update system configuration and master data under guidance to support process improvements (raising change requests where appropriateIT Infrastructure Support\n\nProvide day-to-day IT support across servers, PCs, and core services; perform routine checks and basic administration (patching/user tasks) and escalate to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for complex issues.\nCoordinate with the MSP for maintenance, upgrades, backups, security updates and incident resolution.\nMonitor network and connectivity (Cisco/Meraki) and log/escalate faults; assist with on-site troubleshooting.Business Systems & Applications\n\nProvide 1st/2nd line application support for Intact IQ and, as it is implemented, Infor CSI (user setup, triage, basic fixes, vendor escalation).\nSupport key business applications such as SolidWorks (installation/licensing/helpdesk + escalation).\nProduce and maintain operational reports using SQL queries and existing reporting tools; support ad-hoc data extracts for the business.\nWork with stakeholders to capture requirements and improve processes, helping translate needs into tickets/configuration changes.Microsoft Office 365\n\nAdministration and support of Office 365, SharePoint Online, Teams, and the company Intranet.\nDevelopment and support of business applications using Microsoft PowerApps.\nAutomating tasks and processes using Excel Macros/Power Automate where applicable.Telephony & Communications\n\nSupport day-to-day administration of 3CX (user setup, extensions, call routing changes) and escalate VOIP/network issues to MSP/provider as required.Requirements\n\nManufacturing/distribution process understanding (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, MRP basics, inventory/traceability)\nExperience supporting systems through the lifecycle (requirements capture, testing/UAT, training support, and BAU support) with the opportunity to take on more ownership over time.\nStrong understanding of Windows Server environments.\nSolid experience with Microsoft SQL Server (strong SQL query/report writing essential).\nWorking knowledge of Office 365 administration and SharePoint.\nExperience developing or supporting PowerApps.\nFamiliarity with 3CX phone system administration.\nExperience managing or collaborating with Managed Service Providers.\nUnderstanding of Meraki network devices (switches/APs).\nStrong Excel skills, including experience building or editing VBA Macros.\nExcellent communication skills - ability to translate technical issues for non-technical users.\nA proactive, self-starter who enjoys solving problems and improving systems.\nStrong time management and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.\nInfor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI) experience.\nExposure to ERP implementations or go-live support (cutover/hyper care) is an advantage.\nExperience working with vendors/implementation partners is beneficial.\nGood change management skills.Benefits\n\nSalary- £40,000- £50,000 \nProfit related bonus scheme \nFree snacks and hot drinks\nMonthly staff meetings with free lunch\n22 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days with service\non-site parking\nMonday- Friday 07.30am- 16.30pm (office based)IND25

Support Worker - Essex\n\nSupport Working in Chelmsford & Colchester!\n\nJob description\n\nSalary: £24,853 per annum \nHours: 37.5\nJob Type: Permanent\nService: Learning Disabilities\nLocation: Benfleet - SS7 / Chelmsford - CM1/CM2 / Braintree - CM7 / Colchester - CO1\n\nBenefits\n\n- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop\n- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme\n- 24-hour Employee Assistance\n- Paid Enhanced DBS\n- Eye care vouchers\n- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase\n\nAbout the role\n\nThe role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.\n\nDuties will include:\n\n- Making a difference in the lives of those you support\n- Helping to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools\n- Ensuring all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date\n- Supporting with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence\n- Working in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service\n- Undertaking various levels of personal care and manual handling\n\nAbout you\n\nTo be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:\n\n- Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum\n- Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations\n- Positive Behaviour Support\n- Enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives\n- Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van\n- Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda\n\nYou will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.\n\nTo read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the Apply button, then select the tab at the top of the advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nWe have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.\n\nRead more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.\n\nDo you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Select the Apply button, complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available when you apply. If you have any questions, please email our team.\n\nAll our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.\n\nWe reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.\n\nSupport, Worker, Colchester, Benfleet, Chelmsford, Braintree, Essex, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP

Enabling Support Worker\nLocation: Treetops, Colchester\nSalary: £12.80 per hour\nHours Per Week: 40\nPlease note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.\nAre you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.\nWe are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.\nWe believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.\nOur disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.\nAbout the role\nAs an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.\nYou will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.\nThere will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.\nAt Treetops\nTreetops is a high-dependency, residential care home providing 24-hour nursing and personal care for adults with disabilities, most of whom are younger.\nPeople at Treetops have a wide range of individual choice, enabled by active support from staff. The service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different – that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.\nBenefits of working at Shaftesbury\nAt Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:\n * Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)\n * Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.\n * Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.\n * We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.\n * Excellent training package provided for all staff.\n * Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.\n * Pension Scheme.\n * Access to our employee assistance program.\nShaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.\nWhat makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.\nThrough a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.\nShaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.\nShaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Job Advert\n\nTheatre Scrub Nurse/ODP - Orthopaedics\n\nOaks Hospital\n\nFull time - 37.5 hours\n\nThe role\n\nAt Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as an Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP and support on our journey of ‘people caring for people’. You’ll have the best facilities – many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology.\n\nYou’ll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you’re committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. \n\nWhere you’ll be based:\n\nOaks Hospital. Colchester\n\nWhat you’ll bring with you\n\nNMC/HCPC registration\n\nSurgical scrub experience within orthopaedics including but not limited to hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments\n\nSurgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) would be desirable, but not essential\n\nProven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently\n\nFlexible and positive attitude\n\nA warm, considerate and empathetic character\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAt Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:\n\nHealth, Wellbeing & Financial Security\n\nPrivate Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants\n\nDiscounted Bupa Dental Insurance\n\nLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary\n\nPrivate Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n\nWork–Life Balance\n\n25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days\n\nFlexible shift patterns, where possible\n\nFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental leave\n\nVolunteer leave to support causes that matter to you\n\nCareer Development & Recognition\n\nTraining and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development\n\nColleague recognition programme to celebrate our people\n\nLifestyle & Everyday Perks\n\nAccess to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts\n\nCycle2Work scheme\n\nSubsidised staff restaurant, where possible\n\nFree parking on site, where possible\n\nAbout Us\n\nRamsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.\n\nWe love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.\n\n“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n\n \n\nWe care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n \n\nWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. \n\nWe are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. \n\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role

Dispensing Optician Manager Job - West Mersea, Essex\nUp to £35,000 + Benefits | Independent Opticians\n\nPlease note: Applicants must be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician, GOC registered, and have the right to work in the UK.\n\nZest Optical are currently recruiting for a Dispensing Optician Manager job in West Mersea, Essex, working with a well-established independent Opticians known for delivering a high level of personalised eye care.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Dispensing Optician in Essex to step into a management role or for an experienced manager to join a respected independent practice with a strong local reputation on Mersea Island.\n\nDispensing Optician Manager - The Role\n\nLeading and supporting a small, close-knit team\nDelivering a high level of patient care and tailored dispensing\nWorking with a curated selection of quality frames and lenses\nManaging the day-to-day running of the practice\nAct as the focal point of the practice \nHelping to maintain and grow the practice's reputation in the local communityThe Practice\n\nIndependent Opticians in West Mersea, Essex\nStrong focus on clinical excellence and personalised service\nRelaxed testing times to ensure quality patient care\nModern, well-presented practice environment\nSupportive team culture with an emphasis on patient experienceSalary and Benefits\n\nSalary up to £35,000 (depending on experience)\nProfessional fees paid\n5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays\nNo Sundays or bank holidays\nFull-time role including Saturdays\nOngoing training and development opportunitiesRequirements\n\nFully qualified Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)\nPrevious supervisory or management experience is an advantage\nConfident leading a team within an independent Opticians\nStrong communication skills and ability to build rapport\nPassion for delivering high-quality patient careApply for this Dispensing Optician Manager Job in West Mersea\n\nIf you're looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager job in West Mersea, Essex, or exploring Dispensing Optician jobs in Essex within an independent practice, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.\n\nApply today or contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical for a confidential discussion about this Dispensing Optician vacancy in West Mersea

Chef - Colchester Role: Chef / Commis Chef / Chef de Partie / Pizza Chef / Immediate Start Pay: Up to £14.65 per hour, after successful training, including benefits. Hourly Rate breakdown: Starting at £12.71 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average. At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service. We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams! We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: • Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say., • Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us., • Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference., • Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme., • Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks., • Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu., • Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes., • Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata., • Pension Contributions, • Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose., • Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:, • Early wage access through Stream, • Well-being and GP support for you and your family, • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel, • Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank., • Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian., • Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home., • Teamwork: The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.

We are currently looking for a Room leader to join our Babies room due to growth within the nursery. If you are looking for a new challenge where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten. • 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE, • Full time - 40 hours, • £29,245 per annum Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is based in the historic city of Colchester, ideally located on a main road with excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town centre. We are currently seeking a Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly team, The nursery is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and the role will involve working within these hours on a patterned basis. By joining our nursery, you become part of a supportive family environment that truly values, encourages, and uplifts every member of the team. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a proactive, safety‑focused, and energetic Activity & Leisure Manager to lead the swimming pool, leisure facilities, and activities programme across the park. This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences in a safe, fun, and well‑managed environment. As an Activity & Leisure Manager, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the swimming pool and activities programme. You’ll ensure all leisure facilities operate safely, compliantly, and to the highest standard, while motivating and developing the leisure and lifeguard team. You will create a memorable, engaging experience for every guest who visits our pool and activity areas. • Deliver a high‑quality swimming pool and activities programme with engaging, fun, and inclusive guest experiences., • Maintain a safe environment for guests and team members, ensuring correct use, handling, and storage of equipment, chemicals, and plant rooms., • Oversee daily management of all leisure facilities, including the swimming pool and activities programme., • Ensure pool plant, safety systems, and equipment are well‑maintained and managed in line with the SPLASH manual and company standards., • Ensure Lifeguards are fully trained, qualified, and compliant with RLSS and STA requirements., • Carry out and oversee water quality and chemical testing in line with operating procedures., • Lead, motivate, and support the leisure and lifeguard teams, including conducting regular 1‑2‑1s., • Contribute as part of the Wider Heads of Department team to deliver park‑wide success., • Maintain a high standard of presentation, cleanliness, and safety across all activity and leisure areas., • Monitor performance and guest feedback to continuously enhance the activity schedule and participation levels., • Undertake continuous professional development in key areas such as customer care, pool plant, lifesaving skills, and health & safety., • A valid NPLQ Lifeguard qualification, or are a strong swimmer willing to complete the qualification., • Experience managing, coaching, and developing a team in a leisure or customer‑focused environment., • Excellent relationship‑building skills and confidence working with internal teams and external guests., • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise participation and satisfaction., • NPLQ Trainer Assessor qualification (desirable)., • Pool Plant Operations qualification (desirable)., • A valid First Aid at Work certificate., • Flexibility to work varied days including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays., • The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!, • You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority., • A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us., • A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities., • Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you. We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come. At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way. Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park. Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate. We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at

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Brimpton House Nursery Job role: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Hours: 27 hours per week Salary: £16,947 per annum/£13.58 per hour Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750, • Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members, • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop., • Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities., • Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills, • Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all, • Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management., • Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable

We are currently recruiting for a Nursery Room Leader to join our team at our Brimpton House Day Nursery and Pre-school. • 59 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE, • Room Leader, • Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, • Salary: £29,244 Brimpton House is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join the team and inspire creativity and excellence every day. This position is based in our toddler room for ages 1-2 years. As Room Leader, you will collaborate closely with other rooms to ensure smooth and positive transitions across the setting, contributing to a nurturing and welcoming environment for all. Our nursery is open from 8:00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team members’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. Room Leader duties and responsibilities*: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Brimpton House Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

We are currently looking for a Room leader to join our Babies room due to growth within the nursery. If you are looking for a new challenge where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten. • 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE, • Full time - 40 hours, • £29,245 per annum Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is based in the historic city of Colchester, ideally located on a main road with excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town centre. We are currently seeking a Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly team, The nursery is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and the role will involve working within these hours on a patterned basis. By joining our nursery, you become part of a supportive family environment that truly values, encourages, and uplifts every member of the team. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

We are currently looking for a Room leader to join our Babies room due to growth within the nursery. If you are looking for a new challenge where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten. • 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE, • Full time - 40 hours, • £29,245 per annum Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is based in the historic city of Colchester, ideally located on a main road with excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town centre. We are currently seeking a Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly team, The nursery is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and the role will involve working within these hours on a patterned basis. By joining our nursery, you become part of a supportive family environment that truly values, encourages, and uplifts every member of the team. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Advanced MSK Clinician I Rheumatology I Community Up to £60,000 pa + 30 days AL, Fees paid + Flexible working + Ongoing CPD + much more! Essex – Various Locations 37.5 hours per week, permanent Compass Associates are excited to be working with a rapidly expanding healthcare organisation delivering innovative, community-based MSK, rheumatology, and pain services across the UK. Following a major merger and significant contract wins, they are now seeking Advanced MSK Clinicians specialising in Rheumatology to support the mobilisation of a flagship service in Essex. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of integrated, community rheumatology care. As an Advanced Rheumatology Clinician, you will utilise Advanced Practice expertise to function as a rheumatology specialist, managing a varied and complex clinical caseload within the community service setting. Your role involves not only clinical expertise but also leadership, research, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes, advancing medical knowledge, and shaping the future of rheumatology healthcare. Benefits Package - Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Extra day off for your birthday plus buy/sell additional holiday - A minimum of 5% of your working hours dedicated to your personal growth and development - Attend internal conferences, study days, and access clinical support tools and pathways to excel in your role and career - Access a suite of health support tools and an employee assistance program for your well-being so you can be at your best and be your true self - Blue Light and Healthcare Services discounts - Membership Fee Reimbursement - Access a wide range of bespoke learning opportunities with live and recorded sessions, to enhance your clinical knowledge and skills across all clinical pathways. - Collaboration Opportunities, engage with the entire clinical team through, including emergency clinical on-call support, clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring. - Flexible working through hybrid working options and flexibility in working hours and times. Key Responsibilities - As an Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a one-stop rheumatology clinic model, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients alongside a multidisciplinary team - This model offers a direct-access, streamlined patient pathway, moving away from traditional tiered systems and enabling faster, more effective care - You will use advanced musculoskeletal expertise to function as an experienced musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner a complex clinical caseload within the integrated MSK Service - Conduct all clinical interventions and related actions in line with relevant professional standards, such as ESPIOG, CSP, and HPC, as well as the company standards and policies and where applicable, contract parameters and KPIs - Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and to maintain a contemporary record of such activity, in line with recommendations of CSP and HPC - Contribute to multidisciplinary audit research and evaluation of the clinical effectiveness and evidence base for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Work in collaboration with senior colleagues in other business sectors to contribute to the development and advancement of other services - Demonstrate ability to identify concerns regarding child safeguarding, welfare and child protection and safeguarding of adults at risk - Understand the processes for escalating concerns regarding child protection, welfare and safeguarding for their service or region - Ensure that their own personal mandatory training is up to date including refresher training and any other reasonable tasks What You’ll Bring - Pre-registration qualification to background profession (e.g. BSc/ MSc Physiotherapy) - Registration with regulatory body (e.g. HCPC) - Evidence of MSc level study or post-graduate training equivalent - Consistent delivery of quality clinical management of rheumatology and non-inflammatory persistent joint conditions for the patients presenting to the community service. - Demonstrated clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of rheumatological conditions. - Demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with a desire to develop and innovate in the field of rheumatology care - Experience with digital technologies in healthcare, including experience of undertaking remote consultations (telephone and video) - Well organised, conscientious, and capable of managing the varied and often challenging demands of a caseload of complex patients in a variety of clinical and potentially pressured environments. - Critical thinking and ability to adopt evidence-informed practice, within the field of rheumatology care, are a must - Able to communicate confidently and effectively with both patients and colleague - Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in leading and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. - Shared decision making and personalised care. Referrals Compass Associates are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact Details If you are interested in the position, please contact Natasha on 02392 417 107 or alternatively, you can email at .

We are currently recruiting for a Nursery Room Leader to join our team at our Brimpton House Day Nursery and Pre-school. • 59 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE, • Room Leader, • Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, • Salary: £29,244 Brimpton House is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join the team and inspire creativity and excellence every day. This position is based in our toddler room for ages 1-2 years. As Room Leader, you will collaborate closely with other rooms to ensure smooth and positive transitions across the setting, contributing to a nurturing and welcoming environment for all. Our nursery is open from 8:00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team members’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. Room Leader duties and responsibilities*: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Brimpton House Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrylands Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrylands Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

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A mental health transport provider in Colchester is seeking a Bank Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistant. In this role, you will support individuals with complex mental health needs during their transport, ensuring their safety and dignity. The focus is on compassionate care and respect, aligning w

As the Care Home Cook, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. We are looking for an experienced and creative Bank Cook to join our St Fillan Care Home, Colchester, Essex. Experience of cooking for large numbers.

Restoration Technician – Essex Salary £32,500 per annum Location Essex (field-based role covering assigned postcode areas) About the Role We are looking for a Restoration Technician to join our Essex-based field team. You will be responsible for attending residential and commercial properties to carry out restoration and mitigation works following water, fire, and mould damage. This role is primarily field-based, working within a defined postcode area to reduce travel time and improve job efficiency. Working Pattern 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday Start and finish directly at client sites No overtime entitlement (salary reflects revised structure and reduced travel requirements) Work allocated within Essex and surrounding postcode areas On-Call Rota 1 in 10 weeks on-call requirement On-call allowance: £30 per weekday £50 per weekend day Paid even if not called out Additional earning potential up to approx. £250 per on-call week Key Responsibilities Attend client sites to assess and carry out restoration works Operate drying, extraction, and restoration equipment safely and effectively Carry out water, fire, mould, and trauma-related mitigation works Complete accurate job documentation and reports Communicate professionally with customers and insurers where required Follow health & safety procedures at all times Maintain company vehicle, tools, and stock Work closely with Lead Technicians and regional team members What We’re Looking For Experience in restoration, mitigation, or related building services preferred Understanding of water damage, drying processes, or remediation work Ability to work independently in the field Strong communication and customer service skills Good time management and reliability Full UK driving licence required Benefits £32,500 salary 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company van & fuel card (personal use included) Workplace pension Life assurance Quarterly bonus scheme Eye care support Learning & development opportunities Medical cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Annual flu vaccination Mobile assistance allowance Annual pay review Paid on-call rota with additional earning potential

Job Advert Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner Oaks Hospital - Colchester Full time - 37.5 hours per week The role At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Practitionerand support on our journey of people caring for people. Youll have the best facilities many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology. Youll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and youre committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. Where youll be based Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. What youll bring with you HCPC/NMC registration Orthopaedic Scrub experience experience SFA Qualification would be desirable, but not essential Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently Flexible and positive attitude A warm, considerate and empathetic character Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because were people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme WorkLife Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We care. Its more than what we do, its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Associate Director Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their team in Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to play a key role within an established and highly regarded consultancy, working on a wide range of prestigious projects for major developers and housebuilders. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and success of the Colchester office within a dynamic and collaborative environment. THE ROLE As an Associate Director, you will take a leading role in delivering significant planning projects across both the private and public sectors. You will be responsible for leading on strategic planning, development management, and project coordination, while supporting the growth of the team and maintaining strong client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself as a key figure within the business as an Associate Director. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Leading and managing complex planning projects * Providing strategic planning and development management advice * Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact * Coordinating project delivery across multidisciplinary teams * Supporting business growth and contributing to team development * Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders * Mentoring and supporting junior team members WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * MRTPI qualified * Minimum of 6+ years' experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment * Strong understanding of both strategic planning and development management * Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy * Strong analytical, written, and communication skills * Proven experience managing projects and client relationships * Commercial awareness and a proactive approach * Ideally experience working within the local area WHAT'S ON OFFER * Competitive salary and benefits package * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) * Private medical insurance * Pension scheme and life assurance * Employee assistance programme * Retail and lifestyle discounts * Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers * Opportunity to work on high-profile projects * Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)

Support Worker Join Nurseplus as a Support worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Please note- We are looking for people for Full time hours to fill block bookings of 30 hours plus per week. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Temporary Contracts so you can Choose your shifts, whether days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: : Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays). Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience. Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage. Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card. What You’ll Be Doing Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals. What We’re Looking For You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK. Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings. A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively. A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration. 30 hours plus a week availability driver with own vehicle If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team . Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our Electrical Site Team Leader within the Construction Team, you'll supervise projects from inception through to completion on the Anglian Water contract based in Colchester. Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll manage day-to-day activities of delivery teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while meeting required quality and performance standards. You'll take full accountability for on-site SHEQ performance, including completing inspections, toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements, and recording near misses. A key part of the role is driving positive safety culture and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with legislative, environmental, and contractual requirements. You'll also ensure appropriate welfare facilities, valid training and qualifications for site personnel, and accurate completion of all SHEQ and corporate documentation. The role requires strong coordination with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, attendance at progress and review meetings, and oversight of multiple concurrent projects. You'll actively work to minimise physical and non-physical waste, support efficient delivery, and maintain high standards of personal health and safety across all site operations. What youll bring Do you have knowledge and experience in the water industry? Have you gained a certificate in Site Safety Management (or attended 5-day course) Are you trained and experienced in Electrical Installations in the construction industry? Are you an effective manager of sub-contractors, and can you influence client judgement? Do you have basic Management training, skills & experience, with a good understanding of legislative and corporate SHEQ / Industry / Legal requirements Have you got comprehensive IT abilities including MS Suite, alongside good Project and programme management skills? Are you a good communicator, able to communicate detailed data to a non-data literate audience and be able to pass on skills? The role will be a site-based, requiring regular communication together with other members of the construction and delivery team based in our local office. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care single cover Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. Wed encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction. #MGroupW #LI-LK1 IND1 TPBN1_UKTJ

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within ourwater and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our CivilProject Engineer you'll work on our Anglian Water IOS Framework Contract in Colchester. You'll will be accountable for projects to be delivered to time, cost, specification, client needs and the needs and regulations of other stakeholders. In your role you will report into the Project Delivery Manager in the delivery ofMultiple Civil andMEICA work, you'll support?the capture of asset changes (decommissioning, alteration, creation) in the relevant corporate systems. You'll raise Early Warning Notices and Change Requests if projects incur delays in time or cost to Contract Management. This is an excellent opportunity to use yourstrong engineering skills and customer facing experienceto learn within a specialist industry at an expanding company. Do you have the passion tolead projects, drivingcontinuousimprovementand delivering innovation towardsmaintainingthe health of our assets through Water Recycling treatment orthe delivery of clean safe drinking waterthrough the Clean Water treatment process? In this varied role you will both site and office based, accountable for a range of projects fortheclient aroundEast Anglia. The role will be heavily client facing so you must be comfortable with this. You'll have the opportunity to gainextensive on the job and external trainingto enable you to become an expert withintheindustry. This role would therefore suit an individual with strong engineering and practical skills with experience in a customer facing role, who is looking for a challenge and the chance to play a key role on exciting projects for an expanding company. What you'll bring Engineering background Experience in a customer facing role Engineering qualification NVQ/BTEC/or higher Happy for regular travel Full Driving Licence Lives a commutable distance to Colchester Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care single cover Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting aveterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW #LI-LK1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Brimpton House Nursery Job role: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Hours: 27 hours per week Salary: £16,947 per annum/£13.58 per hour Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Brimpton House Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Brimpton House Nursery Job role: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Hours: 27 hours per week Salary: £16,947 per annum/£13.58 per hour Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Brimpton House Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Credit and Billings Controller (Foxed term contract) - Colchester, Essex - Up to £28,000 per annum 40 Hours per week Monday - Friday 1 Year fixed term contract Up to £28k per annum At Caring Homes, our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. We strive to create an environment that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, through our behaviour and the environment we create and this includes our support tam. Were a family. Join Caring Homes Group in a role that truly supports the care we deliver. As our Credit & Billings Controller, you will play a vital part behind the scenes, ensuring our billing and income processes run smoothly, accurately, and with sensitivity. Helping us continue to provide high-quality, ethical care to our residents while supporting families and stakeholders with professionalism and respect. Perks: Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Free DBS & Blue Light Card High street discounts Employee assistance program for personal and professional support Responsibilities Prepare and issue accurate invoices in line with care contracts, funding agreements, and agreed rates Ensure billing reflects current placements, care packages, and funding changes Manage monthly billing cycles, including adjustments and reconciliations Proactively manage debtor accounts with a professional and compassionate approach Monitor aged debt, agree payment plans, and escalate risks where required Maintain accurate records of contracts, funding, top-ups, and fee uplifts Ensure billing complies with contractual, regulatory, and GDPR requirements Reconcile income across billing systems, bank receipts, and finance ledgers Resolve discrepancies promptly and maintain clear audit trails Work collaboratively with finance, admissions, care, and operational teams, acting as a key point of contact for billing queries Ideal Candidate The skills youll need Strong attention to detail is crucial Good Excel skills Good communicator. Self-motivated. Likely to have some reconciliation expertise Pro-active, resilient and self-reliant Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, to identify their service needs and review the quality of services provisions Focus on delivery at pace (even where under pressure) If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a family that values empathy, dedication, and professionalism, we would love to hear from you. INDSUPP TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor (DAHA) Based: Remote Rate: £14 PAYE / £18 umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temporary until the end of June 2026 Hours: Full-time 37.5hrs to cover 8 am to 8 pm weekdays, 8 am to 1 pm weekends and bank holidays. You will work on a shift rota-based system. Our client, a national Domestic Abuse charity, is looking for several Helpline Advisors to join their team to provide an advice, assessment and referral service to survivors of domestic abuse and to perpetrators seeking support for their behaviour, so adults and children affected by domestic abuse can access the right support services for them. Synopsis of duties: Provide a high-quality frontline service to all survivors of domestic abuse. To undertake comprehensive assessments of the risk to, and vulnerability of, those experiencing domestic abuse, ensuring that they are referred to appropriate services. Provide a high-quality, non-judgemental, frontline service to perpetrators of domestic abuse seeking support for their behaviour. To undertake comprehensive assessments, ensuring they are referred to appropriate services. Liaise with partner agencies, including referrals to MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference), Children’s Social Care and Adult Community Services. Understand the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how to access them. Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance. Handle sensitive calls, deal with crisis intervention situations and consult with Police and emergency services where appropriate. Be aware of the boundaries of the service and remit for cases and directing service users to and/or locate appropriate resources in response to the needs of callers, including signposting to alternative sources of support if necessary. Work and liaise effectively with EViE partners, other domestic abuse providers, perpetrator pathways providers, statutory and non-statutory agencies. Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation, and help them regain control of their lives. Represent the organisation in working with external organisations or co-locating as requested. Maintain timely, accurate and confidential case management records using the OASIS Case Management System and contribute to monitoring information for the service. Participate in regular case management reviews with your Line Manager based on a review of risk and abuse, which feeds back into action planning to further progress, signpost, or close cases. To ensure that all safeguarding measures are delivered in respect of the service-users and their children, and that at all times you adhere strictly to policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding adults at risk and children. Contribute to data and written reports with effective case data input and through the provision of case studies to illustrate the impact of the service for domestic abuse victims. Support colleagues and partner agencies through awareness raising, providing training and institutional advocacy. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the service works and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of service users, ensuring the service is accessible to all. Remain up to date and compliant with all organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice. Support the attainment and maintenance of quality standards. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to deliver telephone and call-out support in the case of emergencies. Participate as required in the delivery of contingency plans outside of the normal shift pattern and service department. Willingness to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, and to participate in promotional, fundraising and income-generating events, activities and any other duties as may be reasonably required by the organisation.Essential Requirements: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the issues facing women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and/or sexual violence. An understanding of the impact of multiple, intersecting oppressions (e.g., sexism, racism, homophobia, ableism, etc) and the consequent barriers for some survivors of domestic abuse to accessing services. Knowledge and understanding of trauma and trauma symptoms. At least two years’ experience working within the domestic abuse sector (desirable). Experience in conducting needs and risk assessments. Experience in providing needs-led support to clients with a variety of support needs. Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with other agencies. DBS dated within the last 6 months or on the update serviceSupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency