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Includes 10% annual bonus, on call and attendance allowance PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553 Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will make sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both your staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people’s developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £51,331 - £63,553 * Bonuses: Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance £1,400 * You also receive a long-term incentive plan – a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our regional managers have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; * Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children’s home * A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference * Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this ___on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Job Description: Multiskilled Engineering Technician 📍 Batley, Kirkless -West Yorkshire 💷 £50,400- £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role Our Mars Petcare factory have an opportunity to join our dynamic team. Focusing on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. Collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis at your fingertips. Shift Pattern (12-hour rotation, 7-7): • Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off, • Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off, • Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off ...and then repeat. ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £50,400-£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship., • HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude., • Proven working knowledge of 415v distribution, Motor control, PLC software, Process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks. Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage., • Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of Electromechanical devices., • Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations., • Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process., • Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days support organisation, • Provide technical experience/expertise/ information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues., • Responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity)., • Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment., • In conjunction with the area engineer, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Job Description: Multiskilled Engineering Technician 📍 Batley, Kirkless -West Yorkshire 💷 £50,400- £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role Our Mars Petcare factory have an opportunity to join our dynamic team. Focusing on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. Collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis at your fingertips. Shift Pattern (12-hour rotation, 7-7): • Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off, • Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off, • Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off ...and then repeat. ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £50,400-£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship., • HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude., • Proven working knowledge of 415v distribution, Motor control, PLC software, Process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks. Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage., • Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of Electromechanical devices., • Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations., • Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process., • Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days support organisation, • Provide technical experience/expertise/ information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues., • Responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity)., • Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment., • In conjunction with the area engineer, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Lead General Practitioner to support a GP Surgery , just outside of Leeds for a minimum of 3 months. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced GP to further develop their scope of practice, within an established organisation. Location: Castleford, Leeds Contract: Locum - 3 month contract Start Date: December (date TBC) Pay: £100 LTD p/h - paid weekly About the Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead GP to support our Clients GP Practice on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a confident and proactive General Practitioner with experience in clinical leadership and practice support. You will work closely with the practice team to ensure high-quality patient care, effective clinical governance and continuity across services during this period. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior clinical leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team, • Deliver high-quality primary care to the practice population, • Manage clinical workloads including telephone, face-to-face and urgent care appointments, • Provide supervision, support, and mentorship to clinical staff where required, • Support day-to-day operational functions and decision-making within the practice, • Oversee clinical governance and ensure adherence to practice and NHS policies, • Participate in MDT meetings, clinical audits and practice improvement activities, • Ensure safe and effective prescribing practices, • GMC-registered General Practitioner, • Experience in a Lead GP / Clinical Lead / Senior GP capacity, • Proven ability to manage and support clinical teams, • Strong decision-making and leadership skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a primary care setting, • Availability to commit to the full contract period (December start, up to 3 months), • Ability to commute to Castleford To enquire, please email Eleanor on or call 01772 208963

Elevation is supporting a national charity based in Pontefract to help mentor and support their team of Social Workers and Assistants. We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Advanced Social Worker - Manager, to lead our clients welfare services. Based in Pontefract, you’ll guide a small, dedicated team providing practical advice, emotional support, and life-enhancing interventions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading others, driving service quality, and working directly with people to make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do • Lead and support a team delivering person-centred social work services, • Oversee casework, ensuring clients receive high-quality, tailored support, • Act as the regional safeguarding lead, • Build partnerships with local organisations to strengthen community support What You’ll Bring • Qualified and registered Social Worker (degree or equivalent), • Experience managing or mentoring within a social care setting, • Knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding, and older people/disability services, • Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership skills, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why would you apply: You’ll be part of a caring organisation that truly values people — both the communities we support and the colleagues who make it happen. This role requires a satisfactory DBS check. Location: Pontefract (office-based with regular regional travel) Salary: £40,787 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits: 29 days annual leave + bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free parking, and more If you have the experience and knowledge to support this team, why not apply today!