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Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Could you thrive in a dynamic work environment, adapting to changing priorities in water quality management? Are you ready to make a positive impact on communities by ensuring the highest water quality standard are met? We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Water Quality Technician to join our team based in Exeter . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of £25,274 per annum and a supplement of £2, 738.51 for working a 1 in 5 weekend pattern. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a Water Quality Technician progression scheme where you can receive up to £29,518 per annum, plus a range of excellent company benefits + rewards. Progression Scheme: As part of your employment package, the successful candidate will enrol onto a company progression scheme consisting of a Level 2 NVQ qualification in Monitoring the Water Environment, which focusses on the procedures, skills and experiences to meet the requirements of the scheme. The Company will fully fund the equipment and training required. About the role: As our Water Quality Technician, you will undertake sampling activities and on-site analysis of drinking water at our sites and customer's premises to meet the requirements of the Company and the Regulators. You will also assist the Water Quality Scientists in the investigation of breaches of drinking water regulatory standards and in the resolution of customer enquiries relating to drinking water quality. What you'll be doing • Undertaking sampling duties from source to tap to ensure that all regulatory, operational monitoring and customer service requirements are met, • Complying with the Company's Health, Safety & Security policies, • Ensuring effective planning and delivery of sampling, monitoring and customer support activities, • Providing sampling support to Water Quality staff, • Complying with and suggesting improvements to the Company's Quality Management Systems, • Maintaining and improving the standard of customer contact, to ensure that the Company image is upheld and promoted, • Being aware when 'trigger point' and reporting triggers have been reached, ensuring that reporting is prompt to minimise any impact from these situations, • Providing monitoring support during events and incidents, • Assisting Water Quality Scientists in the effective and timely resolution of customer contacts, • Seeking to utilise resources available at minimum cost, ensuring equipment and records are maintained to the required standard, • Reporting on-site asset conditions What we are looking for: • 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade C or above, • A full UK driving license as you will be required to attend our sites across the region on a daily basis, • The ability to follow procedures to the exacting standards demanded by the Regulator and business, • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to keep accurate records, • A logical approach to tasks and the confidence to use initiative when circumstances dictate, • Good geographical knowledge of the Southwest and happy to work outdoors in all weathers, • The ability to deliver to time, cost, quality and performance targets, • An understanding of the requirements of Quality Management Systems, e.g. ISO 9001 and ISO 17025, • Proficiency in the use of MS Office and confidence when using computers and learning new systems What's in it for you: At South West Water, we don't all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people's hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits: • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, • Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility, • Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme, • We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites, • Take up to 26 weeks' additional maternity leave, • Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose, • Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes, • We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, • Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform, • Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers, • Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox, • A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more, • A discretionary Bonus, • Competitive Contributory Pension, • And plenty more! Closing Date: 13th February 2026 Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid • Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You • We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future • Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. TPBN1_UKTJ

Applicants for the above post should currently have the qualifications of HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7. SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent qualification recognised by SSSC). Experience working with children with additional support needs would als

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An NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Community Clinical Lead to manage children’s health services. Key qualifications include an NMC Registered Nursing degree and significant experience in children's services.