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Home Manager Queensmount Care Home (Bournemouth, BH8 9DA) Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week Salary: From £75,000 Plus 30% Home Manager Bonus + Excellent benefits including up to 12% employer pension contributions, Health Insurance & 7x salary life assurance Do you want to work in a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference each and everyday? Do you want to work in a fast paced team environment where no day is the same? What’s in it for you? The benefits include; · Job satisfaction! Being able to make a difference to our residents and their families lives each and every day · Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer, life assurance and individual private medical insurance · 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) · Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development to support your career prospects · Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care About the role As well as being able to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team, we’ll look to you to provide outstanding, personalised care to our residents. Always putting the needs and wellbeing of our residents first - finding new ways to enrich their lives. You’ll be managing all aspects of the home, identifying business opportunities whilst effectively managing budgets, taking responsibility for the operating profit of the home, and ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained across all relevant areas. Competent in creating and developing strong internal and external relationships, you’ll play an important role in strengthening the Bupa brand as a trusted healthcare partner with key audiences including Local Authority and Primary Care Trust commissioners. For this role you will need to become registered with the regulator and, you also may occasionally be required to work out of hours or evenings. What are we looking for in our Care Home Managers? · Strong clinical knowledge and expertise, plus an LMCS, RMA or equivalent management qualification · You will know how to make a positive difference within a heavily regulated sector, as you’ll have a strong commercial acumen and strategic mind · The ability to develop an environment which focuses on continuous improvements · An effective communicator, with a confident and influential leadership style About Queensmount: Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, Queensmount in Bournemouth has a friendly, community feel where the team is passionate about providing person-centred care, promoting dignity and independence among residents. Less than 3 miles from the centre of Bournemouth, the home offers residential and nursing care as well as support for those living with dementia and Parkinson’s. As part of the team, you’re supported from day one to learn, develop, and encouraged to progress. Why Bupa? We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the

Kickstart Your Sales Career with Protect Line Looking for more than “just a job”? Want to earn good money, build real skills, and enjoy coming to work? If you’re competitive, confident talking to people, and don’t give up easily, this could be your next move. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be the first person our customers speak to after they’ve shown interest in our life insurance products. Your job is to: • Call customers who’ve requested information, • Build genuine rapport and get them talking, • Understand what they actually need, • Create urgency and excitement about sorting their cover now, • Then smoothly pass them over to our sales team People aren’t expecting your call at that exact moment, so you’ll hear “no” a lot. If you’re resilient, thick‑skinned, and like turning a “not sure” into a “go on then” – you’ll fit right in. No experience? No problem. We don’t expect you to have done this before. You might be: • Fresh out of college or uni, • Working in retail, hospitality, or a call centre, • Just looking for a proper career where effort = earnings If you bring drive, ambition, and the will to learn, we’ll give you the training, coaching, and support to succeed. Investing in Our People to Protect Yours - At Protect Line, we believe that investing in every employee provides a platform for opportunity and growth. Helping people become the best version of themselves is key to delivering an exceptional service that stands out for its authentic care and trust. We view protection as a promise for the future, focusing on keeping our promises, so you can keep yours. Our Values: Care, Collaborate, Dare, and Deliver aren’t just words on a wall—they guide our actions, define how we interact with each other, and shape the way we serve our customers. Why Choose Protect Line? We know you’re not just choosing a job – you’re choosing a lifestyle, career, and future. Here’s what we offer: • Rewarding Pay: Kick off with £26,000 base and enjoy uncapped commission, • Core 100 Club: Exclusive rewards, nights out, and access to our Core 100 Lounge for top performers, • Career Growth: Our platinum pathway is your ladder to success – unlock higher earnings and perks like car and wellbeing allowances, • Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy support when life changes in big ways, • Flexible Time Off: Holiday that increases with service, plus options to buy extra days or cash in what you don’t use. Plus, take paid leave for appointments, emergencies, or any of life’s surprises, • Celebrate Life: Extra paid days for your birthday, your wedding, your child’s first birthday, and even buying a new home, • Paid Charity Work: Make a difference with our 'Day to Make a Difference' initiative, giving you one paid day off a year to engage in meaningful charity work, • Epic Company Events: Our Summer and Christmas parties are legendary—get ready to join the fun, • Sabbatical Opportunities: After 15 years, take 4 weeks paid to travel, reset, or do something big, • Refer & Earn: Bring a friend onboard and pocket £1,500 for each successful hire, • Perks Galore: From eye care vouchers to retailer discounts, enjoy a variety of benefits, • Secure Your Future: Benefit from our pension scheme, death in service benefits, and more So come and join our extraordinary team of customer champions who are all about doing the right thing in every way imaginable. We don't settle for ordinary, we strive for extraordinary! So, if you're someone who loves turning good outcomes into incredible ones, then get ready for an exhilarating adventure with us! At Protect Line, we believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion. We're proud to be a place where anyone with any background or experience can flourish. Come, see for yourself, and be part of something amazing! Whilst we would love to be able to respond to every application we receive, it isn’t always possible due to the high volume we receive each day. If you have not heard from us within 7 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Job Title: Vehicle Technician (Fast Fit) Location: Bournemouth Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonuses Hours: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fast Fit Technician to join our busy automotive workshop. The successful candidate will carry out a range of fast-fit services efficiently and to the highest standards, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and vehicle safety. Key Responsibilities Perform tyre fitting, wheel balancing, and wheel alignment. Conduct brake inspections, repairs, and replacements. Carry out battery testing and replacement, exhaust repairs, and basic suspension work. Undertake vehicle health checks and report any additional work required. Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to manufacturer standards. Maintain workshop cleanliness and adhere to all health & safety policies. Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with team members and customers. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a fast fit, tyre, or service centre environment. NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (preferred but not essential). Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Full UK Driving License. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines. Positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship. What We Offer Competitive basic salary plus performance-rela...

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team * Salary Band 10 - Starting Salary £42,839 & Band 11 - Starting Salary £47,181 Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) - Children and Families First Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in children's lives. Join us at BCP Council. We're proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024), and we're on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we're looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our Children and Families First Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "I've never felt so supported." "BCP is like one big family which is really rewarding." "You can do lots of different direct work with children - last year I even went crabbing with a family on the beach. It was amazing!" Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role Safeguarding is everyone's business. While initial risk assessments take place in the Assessment Service, our Children and Families First teams provide longer-term intervention for families where level 4 support is needed to reduce risk and achieve positive change. You'll work with families where children have been assessed as being in need or at risk of harm. This includes supporting children subject to child in need and child protection plans, and in some cases, children at the early stages of being looked after. Our teams use a restorative practice framework and a range of interventions to address and reduce risk. Key areas of focus include co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning, and legal interventions where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, 7 Social Workers, and a Family Support Practitioner. All statutory teams are co-located at the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. What We're Looking For * Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work * Ability to manage complex referrals and casework * Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills * Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students * Commitment to continuous professional development * Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You'll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer * Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support * Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities * Manageable caseloads & regular supervision * 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) * Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices * Employee Assistance Programme * Relocation Scheme * Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? If you're reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children's voices at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about our new terms and conditions in our 'More than just a job' brochure on our careers site. For an informal discussion, contact Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO & Court at . Apply today and help us make a difference. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. The pay range for this role will be £42,839-£53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. The Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part-time colleagues). Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Bodyshop Manager: Realistic Earnings £80,000 per annum 25 days holiday plus bank holiday Discount on Insurance products Option for Company Car Health Insurance Pension Permanent Vacancy Our client, a busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in the Bournemouth area who are currently looking for an experienced Bodyshop manager. Roles and Responsibilities for the Bodyshop Manager role: Manage activities of the production/workshop operations to ensure efficient work scheduling Implement/manage work processes to ensure quality/service levels meet or exceed expectations Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff Identify training and development needs and (subject to approval) implement required training and/or coaching Quality Control checks before returning to the customer Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager: Previous experience in a similar role or as a Workshop Control is required for this position A team player approach is essential A strong leader, who will lead their team to produce a result in terms of customer service, efficiency, and profit You will have a clear understanding of modern repair processes and techniques, also an eye for driving sales opportunities combined with strong interpersonal skills If you want to hear more about the Bodyshop Manager role, please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or by contacting Piam on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to discuss further. Bodyshop Manager – £80k – Bodyshop – Bournemouth Bodyshop Manager, Site Manager, General Manager, Workshop Manager