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Teaching Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n Westbury, Wiltshire | Up to £21,408 per annum \n Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are ever the same? \n We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. \n This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a trusted adult, mentor, advocate, and positive, role model, helping students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n Every day is different, but you could find yourself: \n\n • Supporting students within the classroom alongside teachers\n, • Delivering 1:1 interventions and small-group sessions\n, • Helping children regulate emotions and manage challenging situations\n, • Supporting therapeutic approaches and wellbeing-focused activities\n, • Accompanying students on educational visits and enrichment activities\n, • Encouraging social development during break and lunchtime periods\n, • Creating engaging learning environments and resources\n, • Celebrating achievements, building confidence, and recognising progress\n, • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n We're seeking individuals who are: \n\n • Patient, compassionate, and non-judgemental\n, • Resilient and calm under pressure\n, • Positive, proactive, and solution-focused\n, • Flexible and adaptable in changing situations\n, • Passionate about helping young people thrive\n, • Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare\n\n \n Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs would be advantageous, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. \n Competitive salary of up to £21,408 \n Extensive training and professional development opportunities \n Small class sizes and specialist support teams \n Ongoing therapeutic guidance and supervision \n Enhanced occupational sickness scheme \n Flexible pension scheme \n Employee wellbeing programme \n High Street discounts, vouchers, and salary sacrifice benefits \n Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation \n \n The Impact You'll Make \n This role is perfect for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and truly change lives. You'll play a vital role in helping vulnerable young people feel safe, valued, understood, and capable of achieving their goals. \n If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you. \n Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. \n Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. \n

CQC Registered Manager At Your Quality Care, our goal is to enable clients to lead valued and fulfilling lives while maximising their potential physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. As a Registered Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring our clients receive high-quality, person-centred support. You will work in line with Your Quality Care's philosophy of care, policies and procedures, and all relevant legislation. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines care coordination, staff management, service development, compliance, and administration to ensure the highest standards of care delivery. Key Responsibilities • Ensure the effective rostering of staff resources so that contractual requirements are met., • Manage and support the staff team., • Work creatively to provide choice and flexibility of support for clients and their families., • Carry out assessments of client needs and develop care plans detailing the services to be provided.New Referrals You will be responsible for coordinating and managing new referrals by: • Understanding the funding and contract requirements of all care services within your designated area(s) of responsibility., • Liaising with referring agencies and individuals to coordinate new care assessments in line with contract requirements and client needs., • Working with support staff to coordinate a reliable and responsive service, including arranging cover for staff absences., • Using the computerised rostering system's search functions to ensure staff are allocated effectively and efficiently, taking into account specific skills and training requirements., • Monitoring the workload of both new and existing support staff and ensuring required hours are allocated appropriately.Coordination of Support Key duties include: • Ensuring all client records within designated areas of responsibility are fully completed and contain all mandatory information., • Updating the computerised scheduling system with any changes to client details, including care provision and funding changes., • Ensuring all unallocated visits resulting from planned or unplanned staff leave are covered and that systems, care staff, clients, and families are informed of any changes., • Working closely with the Care and Training teams to ensure mandatory training and supervisory visits are scheduled appropriately and clients receive alternative support where necessary., • Recording any breaks in service provision, including hospital admissions and respite care, accurately on the scheduling system and informing Carer Support staff., • Allocating support in line with current funding priorities, capacity, and restrictions., • Ensuring all visits and breaks are accurately verified, either electronically or manually, and that any unverified visits are checked and verified weekly., • Contributing to the development and expansion of Your Quality Care services in response to the needs of clients, their families, and staff., • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to help achieve the aims and objectives of Your Quality Care.Team Responsibilities You will: • Support, assist, and advise Care Workers and external agencies with care coordination queries., • Respond appropriately to complaints and concerns raised by staff and families in line with Your Quality Care policies and procedures., • Maintain a working knowledge of Your Quality Care policies and procedures, as well as relevant national and local policies, guidelines, and standards relating to Care Services., • Communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies involved in the care and wellbeing of service users., • Keep the Nominated Individual informed of current activities and any significant issues., • Contribute to service development by providing new ideas and adopting a flexible approach to changing service needs., • Support appropriate service delivery by providing practical and creative solutions to problems and reallocating resources where required., • Provide the out-of-hours on-call service.Administration Key administrative responsibilities include: • Recording and monitoring the day-to-day demands placed upon the service and allocated area., • Checking visit records and ensuring any required follow-up actions are completed with the relevant teams., • Updating assessments whenever changes are required., • Compiling and maintaining accurate computerised and written records, including accident and incident reports, in line with Your Quality Care requirements, Statutory Bodies, and National Care Standards.Training and Development As part of your continuous professional development, you will: • Attend study days, seminars, and training courses, in consultation with the Nominated Individual, based on your individual development needs., • Attend and contribute to regular team and locality meetings as required., • Participate in a minimum of three-monthly supervision meetings and an annual appraisal with the Clinical Director.Additional Duties, • Undertake any other ad hoc projects or tasks of a similar nature as required, at the discretion of Your Quality Care.Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working within a supportive and developing care organisation. You'll be instrumental in coordinating high-quality services, supporting staff, developing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring clients receive the care and support they deserve. JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral Service Operative Level One Location: C.S Bowyer Funeral Directors, Trowbridge Job Type: 30 Hours per week (rotating shift pattern) Salary: £13.40 per hour plus on-call payments We're looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join our team as a Funeral Service Operative (Level One). This role offers the opportunity to support families during one of life's most sensitive moments, playing a key part in delivering respectful and meaningful services that genuinely make a difference. Why This Role Matters... At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured throughout the entire way. Your Impact and Responsibilities... Being a Funeral Service Operative means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family meets, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. You are entrusted with the role of taking care of our deceased and ensuring our families' wishes can be met. You conduct yourself with respect & dignity, understanding the privilege it is to undertake the work you do. As a Funeral Services Operative (Level One), you will: • Provide dignified and professional care for the deceased, • Support Funeral Directors in delivering seamless service and ceremonial work, • Drive and operate specialist vehicles (including hearses, limousines and private ambulances), • Maintaining high standards of presentation for vehicles and facilities, and ensuring they are well-maintained, • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out-of-hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care., • Bring the deceased into our care from the place of death - including private homes, hospitals, hospices, or public spaces - under varying circumstances, • Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) in accordance with family, religious, or cultural wishes, • Support with chapel visits and interactions with families in a calm and respectful manner, • Carry out all duties involving the deceased with the utmost care and professionalism Skills and Knowledge... We're looking for someone with/is: • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)., • Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and composure under pressure., • Has a respectful, caring approach when supporting both colleagues and families., • Is physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying., • Is comfortable working in direct contact with the deceased in a variety of conditions., • Is reliable, flexible, and able to work outside standard hours when needed., • Takes pride in presenting themselves in a professional and dignified manner., • PC Literate - Able to use a range of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and internal databases (training provided). No previous funeral experience is necessary; complete training, uniform, and support will be provided. What you can expect from us We believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow. • Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset., • A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution., • Planning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security., • Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones., • Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts., • Support when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling., • Learn and grow with us - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities., • Making work easier - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! Why Dignity Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and it matters. Dignity is changing for the better. We're investing in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us. You'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued. If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families across Britain through one of the hardest times in their lives, this is a good place to build a career. FCA Statement Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early. JBRP1_UKTJ