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Our local authority client based in Esher are urgently seeking an experienced Private Rented Sector Liaison Officer. *Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote The main purpose of the role: This is a time-limited specialist role (of expected duration between 6 to 12 months) responsible for the successful transition of landlords and tenants from the Council’s Guaranteed Rent Scheme to the new Rental Support Scheme (RSS). The role is focused on protecting tenancies wherever possible, maintaining accommodation for vulnerable households, and minimising the risk of avoidable homelessness during and following the transition period. The change in scheme may be challenging for some landlords, as guaranteed rental income comes to an end and is replaced by a one-off support payment, alongside the eventual conclusion of their contractual relationship with the Council. As a result, the role requires exceptional negotiation, diplomacy, influencing, and relationship-building skills to maintain landlord confidence, support tenants, and enable a smooth and managed transition. Where negotiation is unable to mitigate the risk of eviction, you will take a lead role in securing suitable alternative accommodation and coordinating planned moves and resettlement, ensuring households remain safely and appropriately housed. Specific duties and responsibilities 1. Lead engagement with landlords during the phased closure of the Guaranteed Rent Scheme, providing clear, timely, and supportive communication throughout the transition to the Rental Support Scheme., 2. Explain the operation and implications of the Rental Support Scheme, addressing landlord concerns and promoting the benefits of continued partnership with the Council., 3. Promote the benefits of continued partnership with the Council, highlighting available support packages, ongoing advice, and opportunities to sustain stable and successful tenancies., 4. Act as the principal negotiator between landlords and tenants, working proactively to preserve existing tenancies through the renegotiation of rent levels, tenancy terms, durations, or property conditions where appropriate., 5. Act as the main point of contact and negotiator between landlords and tenants, working to sustain existing tenancies through negotiation of rents, terms, or conditions where appropriate. Experience • Demonstrable experience of working directly with the public, managing enquiries, and delivering effective frontline services., • Experience working directly with the public, managing enquiries and delivering frontline services., • Experience within the private rented sector, housing advice, or tenancy management., • Experience negotiating with landlords, agents, or other stakeholders in situations of conflicting interests., • Experience of managing challenging conversations and handling emotionally sensitive situations., • Experience conducting tenancy sustainment, housing assessments, or resettlement activity Knowledge, skills and abilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including letters, reports, and negotiation summaries, • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage calmly and professionally with individuals who may be distressed, challenging, or in crisis., • Confident and effective negotiator, able to influence and work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders holding differing perspectives., • Ability to work flexibly, independently, and under pressure in a time limited project environment, • Sound understanding of assured shorthold tenancies, changes due to the Renter’s Rights Act 2025, and landlord tenant legislation, • Competent IT user with experience updating multiple systems accurately, • Understanding of homelessness duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2016 Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained. At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

Crunch is a leading motorsport consultancy, working with some of the biggest brands in the sport and the world. We are different and we’re proud of it. People who know us all comment on how we’re... well, different. There’s being different for the sake of it. There’s being different to stand out from the crowd and there’s being different because you’re brave enough to trust yourself and be who you want to be. We believe that deep within the heart of sponsorship activation lies one key ingredient: brave, confident people. People are the lifeblood of sponsorship. The fans, the readers, the viewers, the players, the drivers, the mums and dads, the media, the clients and the customers. It was a conversation in London in 2008 from which the company was founded and since that fateful evening we have been on a mission to deliver braver sponsorship activation that gets the blood pumping and delivers tangible results. Crunch: Be Brave. Overall job description: The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and delivering communications and PR programmes for high-profile brands or organisations ideally within the motorsport or automotive sectors. They will thrive as the central member in the comms team, adeptly multitasking across several projects in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills. This role will initially focus on working on one of the agency’s largest motorsport accounts, which demands world-class execution. It requires a high volume of written content and hands-on event activation, with the candidate having full quality control over output. Therefore, attention to detail and precision are paramount. The applicant should be confident in writing press releases, developing press packs and content and overseeing all aspects of media relations including direct media liaison. Established global media contacts within motorsport would be a significant advantage. A deep interest in the sports news agenda, media trends, including social media platforms, is crucial and experience in media analysis and measurement - both traditional and digital - would be beneficial. As part of a small team delivering globally, a willingness to be involved in every element of the programme both on and off-site, is essential. An energetic, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ team attitude is critical, as well as the ability to work under minimum supervision, leading a team in a high-pressured environment such as at an event during a race weekend while continuing to bring an energetic, enthusiastic and proactive team attitude. Reporting to the senior account team, the candidate will also be responsible for overseeing junior team members and managing their workload where needed. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the communications team to deliver high-quality, on-budget and timely projects, • Act as Account Manager on a flagship motorsport client, managing the day-to-day running of the account to ensure it delivers on time, to budget and meets measurable objectives as well as serving as the main contact to the client, • Work and manage all project documentation (logistics, plans, press releases, FAQs etc.), • Ensure all content is accurate and aligns with brand standards, • Work and build supplier relationships to maintain best-in-class delivery, • Lead project and execution from concept through reconciliation, with support from the Account Director, • Lead internal meetings and support the junior members of the team, • Share knowledge and support agency best practices, • Champion creativity within the company and develop innovative ideas aligned with client strategies Candidate Requirements: • Must have proven experience delivering high-profile global motorsport communications and press office programmes, including handling media announcements and securing coverage, • Familiar and confident using media monitoring and database tools, • Experience in delivering comms-led sponsorship activations, including (but not limited to):, • Key message development, • Content creation from concept to delivery, • Media management, • Crisis communications, • Press kit creation, press release writing, FAQ, etc., • Digital and social content and copy, • Influencer engagement, • Exceptional copywriting, proofing and PowerPoint skills, • Excellent client management skills, • Experience and understanding of working with production companies from developing briefs, filming to providing feedback on the content, • You should revel in hard work and be conscientious with a positive professional attitude and an enthusiasm to succeed, • Confident to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the company (with the ability to manage upwards and downwards), • Ability to work across multiple media formats, meet tight deadlines, manage various projects and adapt to changing circumstances, • Calm under pressure, solution-oriented and highly organised, • Prepared to travel globally to races on a regular basis, working some evenings and over multiple weekends – must have a valid and usable passport (it must be renewed if it is about to run out), • Happy to adapt to global time zones when required (e.g. meeting times), • Ability to speak another language is desirable What does it take to work at Crunch? • You will understand the pressure faced by clients and always have the correct attitude to deal with any situation your team has to handle to meet the deadline and maintain the highest standards, • Develop a strong understanding of clients’ external and internal business operations, • Crunch’s programmes work because we can walk in the clients’ shoes. Developing a good understanding of a client’s marketplace and the issues they face is essential Take the initiative, • As you grow so does Crunch in the eyes of the client; we want you to develop your skills and acquire new ones that will benefit both you and the company – we’ll help you to get there and reward you when you do, • You should revel in hard work and be conscientious with a positive attitude that will make the important client relationship all the more successful Why Should You Come to Work at Crunch…? • If you’re looking for a vibrant place to work, where you can get involved in fast-paced projects working on some of the largest and most well-known global clients in motorsport, then you’re in the right place, • We’re committed to investing in career development and look to promote internally, so will help you grow in your role, • We have a generous holiday allowance which increases by one day each year you work for us, • We recognise the importance of a welcoming and engaging working environment. While we offer the flexibility of remote working, our central Wimbledon office remains available to work in five days a week and is the heart of the company – you may be asked to come in to attend team meetings when required as well as for our monthly all agency catch up, • Plus, we have a great benefits scheme and pay an industry-competitive salary

Contract: PermanentSalary: Offering a salary between £29,349 and £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our North London Field Operations team. You will be working across the whole of North London and may be asked to travel to other areas within the Thames Water catchment. The role will require you to become a local expert, investigating and problem-solving defects within the sewerage network. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including safety, health, and environmental legislation. You will be required to work on a six-week rotating pattern that includes working one weekend in six, and one week of 24-hour standby. What you’ll be doing as a Network Engineer: • Putting the customer at the heart of your work, meeting with customers/stakeholders and taking ownership of their concerns through to swift resolution., • Providing technical expertise and raising the required repair and/or maintenance work, with the support of our Field Operations Specialists., • Understanding and working in accordance with both internal and external processes and procedures, such as asset management standards, health and safety legislation and environmental regulations., • Attending reactive emergencies (e.g. sewer flooding/pollution), supporting our customers and prioritising work to mitigate and resolve defects as quickly as is safely possible., • Supervising the work of our repair and maintenance contractors., • Completing ancillary inspections on a range of assets, including access covers, balancing ponds, outfalls, vent pipes, and valves., • Working with our Asset Damage Investigator to collate evidence of third-party damage to our network., • An understanding of the wastewater industry or be able to demonstrate at interview a strong interest in the industry., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical, given the diverse range of customers, contractors, and stakeholders you will engage with daily., • Proactive attitude with good problem-solving skills., • A flexible approach to working and the ability to prioritise effectively in a reactive environment., • Good communication skills – written and verbal., • UK driving license is essential., • Good IT skills. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:, • An engineering background is highly desirable., • Knowledge of pipe-laying/pipeline construction., • Relevant technical qualification desirable but not essential., • A working knowledge of the sewer network is advantageous, especially for Health & Safety. What’s in it for you?, • Offering a salary between £29,349 and £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience., • Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)., • Van and PPE provided for business use., • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets., • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

Permanent£24,071 About the Role In this role, you will work within an integrated healthcare framework, delivering high standards of nursing care and psychosocial interventions to clients undergoing treatment. You will support individuals through their recovery journey, including those undertaking medical detox, ensuring care is delivered in line with clinical protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with Registered Nurses and medical professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care tailored to each individual’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. You will play a key role in monitoring and reporting on clients’ health and wellbeing, supporting behaviour change within the context of a 12 Step Treatment Programme, and promoting overall health improvement. This may also involve delivering brief crisis interventions, facilitating community or code of conduct meetings, and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. The role requires effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks while managing your own workload. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to safeguarding processes, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and infection control. An understanding of working within a prison or secure environment is essential. About You You are a compassionate, resilient, and professional individual with a strong commitment to supporting people in recovery. You have experience, or a strong interest, in working within substance misuse services or clinical environments, and you understand the complex challenges individuals face during recovery. You work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and are confident in building positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with clients. You are able to support individuals with diverse and complex needs, including those undergoing medical detox, while maintaining clear professional boundaries. You have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate and detailed records using electronic systems. You are confident using IT systems and understand the importance of data accuracy in a clinical setting. Ideally, you have knowledge of the recovery model and an understanding of the wider impact of substance misuse clinically, psychologically, and socially. Experience in residential or prison settings, as well as familiarity with the 12-step recovery process, would be advantageous. You are proactive in promoting health, safety, and wellbeing, including adherence to infection control practices such as those relating to blood-borne viruses and COVID-19. Above all, you are motivated to make a meaningful difference and support individuals to achieve lasting recovery and positive life change. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - • Flexible working, • Training and development opportunities, • Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional), • Season Ticket Loan Scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Crisis Loan Scheme, • Electric Car Scheme, • 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees), • Access to Blue Light Card, • 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, • Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter, • Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles. To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click ___. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements. Our Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.

Start your Construction career with Thames Water Kick‑start your future as a Construction Assurance Apprentice, supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll support projects through design, build, commissioning, and aftercare—helping integrate new assets smoothly into day‑to‑day operations. What you’ll do as a Construction Assurance Level 4 Apprentice Support construction assurance to meet time, cost, and quality targets. Assist with pre‑construction reviews and readiness checks. Monitor contractor safety, environmental compliance, and asset standards. Help resolve site issues, non‑conformances, and deviations. Work with Operations Readiness teams to ensure smooth asset integration. Help prepare and review RAMS, TWOSAS, and permits. Take part in audits and performance reviews, driving improvement. Support planning, lookahead meetings, commissioning, and aftercare. Where you will work: Location: Hampton, TW12 2ES Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day, Start date: September 2026 Training and qualification: You’ll study with the University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading training providers. Your training includes virtual sessions each week, as well as live seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE. Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard- Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Duration: Permanent contract with a 42-month structured programme What you should bring to the role: GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) 64 UCAS tariff points or equivalent A full UK driver's licence is required as you'll be travelling across Thames Water sites. If you use your own vehicle for travel, you'll need to have business insurance Strong time management and organisation skills Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future What’s in it for you? Starting salary of £22,500 per annum Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Operational Lead / Clinical Practice Lead (Deputy Manager Level) Children's Residential Services - Complex Needs / Tier 4 Pathway Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum (DOE) Full-time | Leadership Role | Residential Care Setting We are currently recruiting for a highly experienced Operational Lead / Clinical Practice Lead to join a specialist children's residential service supporting young people with complex needs, mental health challenges, trauma, and neurodiverse presentations. This is a senior leadership position, functioning at Deputy Manager level operationally, with a strong focus on therapeutic practice, clinical leadership, and service quality improvement across a high-support residential environment. This is not a purely clinical role, we are looking for someone who can combine hands-on operational leadership with strong therapeutic understanding and practice leadership. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership (Deputy Manager Level) Act as senior operational lead on shift, including in the absence of the Registered Manager Support staffing, rota management, and workforce planning Ensure safe staffing levels and effective daily coordination of the home Oversee incident response and operational decision-making Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality StandardsStaff Leadership & Development Lead, supervise, and support staff teams in high-pressure environments Deliver supervision, induction, and ongoing staff development Address practice concerns and promote consistent, high-quality care Model calm, structured, and therapeutic leadershipSafeguarding & Incident Management Lead on safeguarding concerns, incidents, and high-risk behaviours Manage situations including self-harm, aggression, and missing episodes Ensure accurate reporting, escalation, and documentation Support staff to deliver proportionate, child-centred responsesTherapeutic & Clinical Practice Leadership Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches across the service Support formulation-led practice and behaviour understanding Lead reflective practice and case discussions with staff Strengthen staff understanding of behaviour, attachment, and traumaMulti-Agency Working Work closely with external professionals including CAMHS and social care Contribute to MDT meetings, placement reviews, and risk planning Support safe transitions and placement stabilityWhat We're Looking For We are open to two main backgrounds: Option 1: Children's Residential Experience Strong experience at Deputy Manager / Operational Lead level Proven background in children's residential care (EBD / complex needs)OR Option 2: Clinical Background RMN / RNLD / Mental Health Nurse Experience working with CAMHS, community mental health, or residential settings supporting young peopleEssential Requirements Strong experience supporting high-risk children and young people Confident in safeguarding, incident management, and escalation procedures Competent in medication administration, including: Controlled drugs PRN (anxiety/agitation medication) MAR charts Minimum Level 2 medication training Strong understanding of when to escalate to CAMHS / GP / crisis services Ability to lead and develop staff in complex environmentsWhat's on Offer Salary up to £100,000 per annum (DOE) Senior leadership position within a specialist therapeutic service Opportunity to shape clinical and operational practice Strong MDT and therapeutic support structure Career progression toward senior registration-level rolesAbout the Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where operational responsibility and clinical practice leadership come together. You will play a key role in shaping the quality of care, staff development, and therapeutic approach across the service. #BCSW1

Role: Hospital IDVA Based: West Middlesex Hospital (Hounslow) Rate: £29630 (Unqualified) or £31411 (Qualified) inc London Weighting Start Date: ASAP Duration: FTC - Maternity cover – November 2026 Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm - Hybrid 1 day office, 1 day hospital, 3 days home Our client, a specialist charity is looking for a Hospital IDVA to join their team. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? Synopsis of duties: Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm. Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+ Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse. Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital. Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.Essential Requirements Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children. Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues. Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people. Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice. Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations. DBS on the update service Available immediatelySupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency