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Inspire's portfolio of 8 Children’s homes is growing in the North West, so we are looking for an Operations Manager to work closely with children and young people, their families and significant others to create unique, person-centred support packages for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs. About Us Inspire, a part of the CareTech Family, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people aged 3-18 with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment disorders, and life-limiting conditions. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive community. Our commitment extends to providing life-affirming opportunities for children to participate in activities, celebrations, education, family contact, and care planning. With an average length of stay of 8 years, continuity and a sense of belonging are paramount for our children. What We Offer • £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance., • £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus, • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company., • Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business., • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Service, • Wellbeing Programme, • Recommend a Friend scheme, • Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within the North West region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. In your new role, you will: • Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments., • Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers., • Ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation., • Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery., • Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff., • Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals., • Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans., • Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation., • Senior management experience within LD & the Children's Residential care sector., • Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment., • Experience working with children and young people in residential settings., • Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification., • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives., • Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service., • Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure., • Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders.

Multi Skilled Joiner Location: Blackburn Salary: £34,557 - Pay award pending (01/04/2026) As a Multi Skilled Joiner, you will deliver a wide range of responsive maintenance jobs. You will leave customers’ homes in a condition that is safe, clean and in good working; this together with excellent customer service is the core of our clients repairs service we need you to deliver. You will deliver high productivity to get through more jobs, fixed first time. • £34,557, • Blackburn, • 39 hour week, working hours 8am-4:30pm Monday -Thursday & 8am-3:30pm on Friday, • Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays, • Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided, • Key must haves – full clean driving licence, NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent in experience What you’ll be doing • You will achieve first time fix with a correct diagnosis, multi trade working and effective relationships with the supply chain, • You will be working remotely and completing jobs on a mobile device, • Respecting customer homes, leaving them clean and safe, • Treating your customers with respect and empathy What you’ll need • Certified in City & Guilds NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent, • You will have experience of working in domestic properties preferably in housing but not essential, • You will worked with a repairs scheduling system previously; but not essential, • You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team, • You will have the ability to carry out basic functions of other core trades to help support First time fix and value for money. What we need from you • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing, • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities, • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of our client, • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity, • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment • Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and our client), • WPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members), • Ways of Working ¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working, • Annual leave ¦ Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays, • Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague, • The Market Place ¦ high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more, • Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages, • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing Our client believes the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in our clients Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website. For the purposes of our van fleet insurance you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by our client. Closing date: 1st April 2026 Shortlist date: 2nd April 2026 Interview date: TBC

Role: IT Manager Location: Blackburn Salary: £45,000-£55,000 Work Pattern: Hybrid A well-established manufacturing business, known for producing high-quality products and driving continuous innovation, is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and manage its technology landscape. This pivotal role will oversee the full spectrum of IT infrastructure and services, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of systems that support core manufacturing and business operations. You’ll lead both strategic IT planning and day-to-day operations while working as part of a collaborative, close-knit team. A key aspect of the role will be mentoring, providing guidance, fostering development, and helping to grow a skilled, resilient IT function. Key Responsibilities • Lead the management and optimisation of on-premise virtualised infrastructure., • Ensure robust cybersecurity practices, including firewalls, antivirus, and policy enforcement., • Oversee system updates, patching, and lifecycle management., • Administer and enhance enterprise networks and Microsoft 365 environments., • Maintain performance and availability of critical systems (ERP, telephony, network devices)., • Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support where required., • Drive IT projects, including hardware/software selection and implementation., • Mentor, support, and develop IT team members to ensure continuity and growth. Key Skills • Proven experience in an IT Manager or Service Desk Manager role., • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration and management tools., • Solid understanding of enterprise networking and domain infrastructure., • Hands-on experience with PowerShell., • Experience working with VMware environments., • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong leadership capability. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a business-critical role where your input will directly influence operational success and future innovation. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, lead change, and leave a lasting impact. If you are interested, please apply now.

Art & Design Teacher - Outstanding Secondary School Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Preston Start: May 2026 | Duration: 9-12 months Paid to Scale from Day 1 An outstanding secondary school in Preston is seeking a passionate Art & Design Teacher to join their creative faculty on a long-term temporary basis from May 2026. As a recruitment consultant at Hays Education, I'm supporting the school in finding an inspiring practitioner who can nurture artistic talent and deliver high-quality teaching across KS3 and KS4. What the school is looking for • A qualified Art & Design teacher (QTS or equivalent)., • Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines., • Someone who can deliver engaging, imaginative lessons that bring creativity to life., • A teacher who can contribute to the wider department and support students of all abilities., • A long-term temporary contract for 9 to 12 months, ideal for stability and continuity., • Pay to scale from day one, reflecting your experience and teaching level., • The chance to work in an Ofsted Outstanding school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.

Assistant Buyer -raw material Working as part of the Procurement Team your role is to support the business with planned procurement of raw materials, ingredients, stationery products and hygiene products ensuring best quality and best price to ensure the business continues to provide quality products at competitive pricing. Main Responsibilities Supplier Relationship Management, supporting in negotiation and the procurement of goods / services within the categories & subcategories of raw materials, providing continuity of supply, best quality, and competitive pricing. Monitor and record current and future expenditure to support budgeted targets. Record monthly cost savings or cost avoidance figures. Work with the Production Planner to identify company need and satisfy material requirement. Manage and implement an efficient supply plan (no out of stock) based on forecasted demand. Raise purchase orders and or blanket orders. Communicate with suppliers to agree delivery schedules and checking order progress to ensure that they are maintained. Manage all purchase orders changes to ensure data is correct and visible. Liaise with Technical team and follow through to a satisfactory resolve upon the receipt of non-compliance of goods. Investigate and resolve invoice queries and service level issues. Skills, experience and qu...

Internal Cover Supervisor Position: Internal Cover Supervisor Location: Blackburn (BB1) Contract Type: Full Time, Term-time only Daily Rate: £120.00 - £140.00 per day. Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Start Date: March 2026 Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Blackburn that supports pupils with SEMH needs, often alongside Autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs. The provision offers a structured and supportive environment focused on emotional regulation, positive behaviour management, and re-engaging young people with education. With small class sizes, strong staff support, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, the setting provides personalised interventions that prioritise resilience, confidence, independence, and essential life skills alongside academic progress. About the Role: As an Internal Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across the provision. Your responsibilities will include: Supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment * Delivering pre-planned lessons and adapting activities where necessary * Managing and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies * Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement * Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups when required * Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders * Contributing to a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environmentWhat We're Looking For: Proven experience managing challenging behaviour is essential * Experience working with children or young people with SEMH (desirable) * Strong behaviour management skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * A calm, consistent, and resilient approach * Confidence leading a classroom independently * A genuine commitment to inclusion and helping every young person succeedThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and adaptable professional who is confident supporting vulnerable learners and maintaining high expectations within a specialist educational setting. To Be Eligible You Must: Hold the Right to Work in the UK Hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS (Child Barred List) registered with the Update Service Be able to provide two professional, child-related references How to Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people have a responsibility to safeguard and protect their welfare. IND-SEN IND-TA

Assistant Buyer Working as part of the Procurement Team your role is to support the business with planned procurement of raw materials, ingredients, stationery products and hygiene products ensuring best quality and best price to ensure the business continues to provide quality products at competitive pricing. Main Responsibilities • Supplier Relationship Management, supporting in negotiation and the procurement of goods / services within the categories & subcategories of raw materials, providing continuity of supply, best quality, and competitive pricing. • Monitor and record current and future expenditure to support budgeted targets. • Record monthly cost savings or cost avoidance figures. • Work with the Production Planner to identify company need and satisfy material requirement. • Manage and implement an efficient supply plan (no out of stock) based on forecasted demand. • Raise purchase orders and or blanket orders. • Communicate with suppliers to agree delivery schedules and checking order progress to ensure that they are maintained. • Manage all purchase orders changes to ensure data is correct and visible. • Liaise with Technical team and follow through to a satisfactory resolve upon the receipt of non-compliance of goods. • Investigate and resolve invoice queries and service level issues. Skills, experience and qualifications required • Excellent negotiation and key buying skill and experience. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Adaptable and flexible, and with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. • Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, skills in Excel are of particular importance.. • Ability to work as part of a team or individually and have good time management. • A high level of enthusiasm and initiative. • Polite, courteous, and well presented. Desirable • CIPS Qualified • Minimum 2 years experience as Category Buyer • FMCG / food manufacturing background Our Values and Behaviours • Pride – we take pride in the work that we do, value everyone’s contribution and celebrate each others achievements. • Passion – we encourage creativity and love what we do – and we are passionate about pets. • Teamwork – we achieve more when we collaborate, support each other and work together, we empower each other and value each others work • Integrity – we do what is right, we are honest and ethical, we follow through on the commitments we make • Success – we aim to succeed in everything that we do by working to the best of our abilities, all goals are important, no matter how big or small • Respect – we have respect for our colleagues, customers and the environment, we embrace diversity and have positive work environment. Location: Blackburn Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Company Overview: Pets Choice is a leading pet food manufacturer whose industry knowledge spans over 135 years. Based in Blackburn, Lancashire, the Pets Choice portfolio of brands offers a variety of products for pets and wild animals under its brands; Webbox, Bob Martin, TastyBone, Meatiful, Spike’s, Hatchwells, aniMate, WildThings, Feathers & Beaky and Vitakraft. Each brand offers a unique insight into animals from dogs to ducks and produces high-quality products that cater to a wide variety of consumer needs. As a trusted partner, Pets Choice provide private label goods including extruded food, wet food and retorted trays, and baked fresh meat treats. The business also offers additional services such as packaging design, fulfilment and logistics. With a broad range of capabilities and distribution channels worldwide, Pets Choice are proud to be a major supplier to the UK grocery, independent, and pet speciality sectors. You may have experience of the following: Procurement Assistant, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Category Assistant, Supply Chain Assistant, Buying Coordinator. REF-(Apply online only)

You have experience in establishing/supporting the establishment of Business Continuity Management, Incident Management and Crisis Management programs including the development of planning, roadmaps, coordinationand delivery of requirements, and launch of new programs. As the Operational Resilience

The role demands over 10 years of experience in business continuity management, crisis management expertise, and the ability to mentor a team. A global insurance provider seeks a Business Continuity Manager to oversee resilience strategies and compliance across regions.

Risk and Business Continuity Analyst. Knowledge of a related subject, such as one of business continuity, disaster recovery, health and safety, people, legal or project management. In March 2021, Correla was created, as an independently owned business to bring in private investment to fuel innovatio

A global insurance provider in London is seeking a Business Continuity Manager to lead business resiliency efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business continuity, strong crisis management skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Responsibilities include

A regional NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Business Continuity Lead to enhance operational resilience. The role involves advising senior management, managing major incidents, and leading the Trust's continuity strategy.

Assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of business continuity documents, including business impact analysis and office risk assessments. Disseminate information on business continuity processes, standards, and initiatives to the BC team and communicate results to leadership. Lead the

Implement BCM best practices aligned to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Institute (BCI) standards. Ability to coordinate across countries, business lines, and functions. Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes.

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Business Continuity Analyst to join their Group Business Resiliency Team in London. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience as a BC Analyst, with a focus on crisis management and business continuity software. Responsibilities include

Provide customers and partners with Business Continuity planning, implementation, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Solutions Architect Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (m/f/d). Provide Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery best practices for partners and

Aid in the development, execution and maintenance of business continuity documents including business impact analysis and office risk assessments. Business Continuity Manager within our Group Business Resiliency Team. Disseminate information on business continuity processes, standards, and initiativ

Job - Business Risk, Controls & Business Continuity LeadLondon,EnglandPosted a day agoFull timeJR1122985Location: Great Britain (GB)·Define clear standards for effective monitoring, including purpose, ownership, frequency, thresholds, escalation, and evidencing. Experience in influencing senior

Business Continuity Analyst within our Group Business Resiliency Team. Business Continuity Analyst within our Group Business Resiliency Team. Assist in the development, execution and maintenance of business continuity documents including business impact analysis and office risk assessments.

Lead business continuity planning and response across the firm. Oversee incident management, business continuity, and technology recovery planning, using specialist third-party tools. A strong track record in developing and embedding business continuity frameworks.

A global travel company is seeking an Operational Resilience Manager to lead the design and delivery of effective business continuity solutions. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, and a proven ability to lead initiatives in fast-paced environ

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an experienced professional in Business Continuity Management and crisis management.

Workplace Strategy & Business Continuity Manager. We’re partnering with a leading global asset manager to appoint a Workplace Optimization & Business Continuity Manager within their OCOO function. Business Continuity & Resilience.

A leading international law firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Business Continuity and Resilience Specialist to enhance frameworks and ensure operational resilience. Key responsibilities include strategic planning for global business continuity and crisis management, collaborating with various st

Collaborate with the wider business to identify where resilience and continuity solutions can enhance existing insurance programmes or support new business opportunities. Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business Continuity and Resilience, ideally within an insurance, risk management, or consulting

Membership of the Business Continuity Institute and a professional qualification in Risk Management, Business Continuity and/or Resilience would be beneficial. Close collaboration with the global programme and senior business managers to enhance and deliver the firm's global business continuity and

Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans for assigned business units. The Workplace Optimization & Business Continuity Manager is a global role within the OCOO organization reporting directly to the leader of Global Real Estate Strategy. Based in London, this posit

Business Risk, Controls & Business Continuity Lead – GB. The role provides leadership on controls design and management monitoring, acts as the primary GB liaison with CARE (Global Audit & Risk), builds sustainable risk, controls, and resilience capability across the business, and ensures strong l

A leading premium drinks company in London is seeking a Business Risk, Controls & Business Continuity Lead.

Business Continuity & Operational Resilience Manager. In this role, you'll lead the development and delivery of business continuity frameworks, coordinate crisis response activities, and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to embed resilience best practices. You'll also oversee co

Business Continuity Analyst within our Group Business Resiliency Team. Assist in the development, execution and maintenance of business continuity documents including business impact analysis and office risk assessments. Assist in coordinating business continuity exercises and testing of the mass no

A leading premium drinks company is seeking a Business Risk, Controls & Business Continuity Lead to enhance resilience and manage risks across the organization. You will provide governance and oversight on financial and operational controls, ensuring a robust Business Continuity Management framework

Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans for assigned business units. The Workplace Optimization & Business Continuity Manager is a global role within the OCOO organization reporting directly to the leader of Global Real Estate Strategy. Based in London, this posit

Implement BCM best practices aligned to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Institute (BCI) standards. Collaborate across business units and functions to identify and manage dependencies impacting BCM delivery. Ability to coordinate across countries, business lines, and functions.

Responsibilities include developing business continuity documents, supporting crisis management planning, and coordinating business continuity exercises. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in related roles, strong communication skills, and certifications in business continuity. A global i

Proactively implement, maintain, and document Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) across the organisation using program/project management best practices. Experience as a Business Continuity Analyst/Manager, preferably with ServiceNow BC module and business requir

Workplace Strategy & Business Continuity Manager. We’re partnering with a leading global asset manager to appoint a Workplace Optimization & Business Continuity Manager within their OCOO function. Business Continuity & Resilience.

Hours | ASAP Start | Ongoing Contract.Do you have experience supporting young children and want to make a real difference in Early Years?.We're looking for a nurturing and resilient Pupil Support Worker to provide targeted support for EYFS pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs

Teaching Assistant / Support Worker (SEMH) - Blackburn.Full-Time, Long-Term (Immediate Start).Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly change a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated.Teaching Assistant or Support Worker.You will be working with students who face social, emot

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker for a well-regarded SEMH Provision in Preston.You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who have very complex emotional and behavioural needs.These students often come from traumatic backgrounds and are disengaged with m

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant / Support Worker | Preston.Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Qualified or Unqualified (Full training provided).Start Your Career in Early Years SEN.Are you looking for a meaningful role in.We are seeking a patient and energetic.EYFS Teaching Assistant / Support Worker.W

SEN Teaching Assistant & Support Worker | Chorley (Ages 4-19).Are you ready to be the highlight of a child's day?.We are currently looking for big-hearted individuals to join our thriving SEN school community in.Whether you are an experienced.Special Educational Needs (SEN) professional.In this

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling.It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK.We are looking for confident experienced .The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treat

Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School.Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?.Tradew

Children's Support Worker Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From GBP15.We are seeking skilled & flexible support workers in the South of England.We are a key supplier to local authorities in and around London delivering high quality care through our team of dedicated and pass