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Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council. Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed Package: £62,000 per year + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Young Person’s Life Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to provide stable, nurturing homes for young people transitioning from residential care. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and provide consistent, full-time care, often supporting those with more complex emotional or behavioural needs. Fostering is not just for couples - what matters most is your dedication, patience, and ability to provide a safe, supportive home. In fact, most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, you may already have the professional skills to make a life-changing difference. What You Receive • £62,000 per year, • The child’s fostering allowance, • £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays, • Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • 24-hour clinical support, • Up to 28 days respite, • Peer support networks, including the Mockingbird Constellation This is a full-time role providing care in your own home, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. A spare bedroom dedicated to fostering is essential. Could You Foster? Can you stay calm under pressure? Do you want to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way? If so, we would love to speak with you. BEDFORD_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Skills Focused Version) Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council. Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed Annual Package: £62,000 + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding Way Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to support young people moving on from residential care into a stable, nurturing home environment. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or support roles, you may already have the skills needed to make a transformative difference in a child’s life. About the Role As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. Many young people have more complex emotional or behavioural needs, and you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready for their next steps. A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering is essential. We’re Looking for People who can: • Stay calm under pressure, • Offer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environment, • Use their professional experience to support a young person’s progress, • Provide full-time care from home What You will Receive • £62,000 per year, • £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays, • Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • 24-hour clinical support, • Up to 28-days paid respite cover, • Peer support through the Mockingbird Constellation model Ready to Learn More? If you are looking for a new direction where your skills truly matter, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is It Ti

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is it Ti

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is it Ti

As a Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in our management team, ensuring the smooth operation of our retail store in the Store Manager's absence. At Halfords, we prioritise our core values and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead by example to foster a customer-centric culture., • Drive sales performance and maintain high service standards., • Manage daily store operations, including compliance with health and safety and retail standards., • Schedule and manage labor effectively., • Provide on-the-spot coaching to enhance team performance and customer experience., • A year of managerial experience in a retail sales environment., • Proven track record in coaching and managing colleagues., • Strong understanding of compliance and operational standards., • Ability to meet sales targets and deliver excellent customer metrics., • Commercial acumen and awareness of industry trends., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • 6 weeks of annual leave., • Quarterly performance bonuses., • 25% discount on most Halfords products and up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres., • Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, and more., • Family & Friends Discount Events., • Opportunities for financial planning support through Wagestream., • Access to GP services 24/7., • Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares., • Health Cash Plan for well-being services and healthcare costs. At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Retail Bureau Manager (Store Manager) Hours: 38hours p/w Location/s: The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle CA3 8NT Responsible for: A small team of Retail Colleagues. Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, shifts based Lead the Way as a Retail Bureau Manager Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Do you have a passion for retail, financial services, and driving performance? At eurochange, our Bureau Managers don't just manage branches – they inspire, empower, and set the standard for delivering exceptional service. As a Bureau Manager, you'll be at the heart of our retail FX business, leading your team to success with outstanding leadership, commercial acumen, and a commitment to making every customer's experience seamless and memorable. From hitting sales targets and ensuring compliance to building a motivated, high-performing team, you'll play a key role in bringing our purpose to life. What you'll be doing on a day-to-day basis... Own the performance of your branch, driving revenue and profitability through excellent customer service and strong sales strategies Inspire and coach your team to deliver personalised, engaging experiences for every customer Build lasting relationships with customers, understanding their travel needs and matching them with the right products Actively promote our full range of services to help customers make their travel money experience better, simpler, and more convenient Act as the first point of contact for customer queries and complaints, resolving them quickly and professionally Lead by example in delivering our eurochange sales framework and maintaining our high standards Ensure full compliance with AML, KYC, and company procedures, upholding our reputation for integrity and trust Conduct regular cash reconciliations and audits to manage risk and minimise losses Analyse branch KPIs and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement Train and mentor your team to grow their skills, confidence, and careers Manage operational excellence by keeping your branch organised, secure, and compliant with all regulations Collaborate with peers, Regional Managers, and Support Centre teams to share insights and drive success across the wider business Proactively seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes that enhance the customer experience. Our Leadership Behaviours As a Bureau Manager, you'll be expected to: Lead by example, embodying eurochange's values in every interaction Communicate clearly and confidently, ensuring your team knows what's expected and feels supported Empower your team to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of their performance Recognise and celebrate success, motivating your team to achieve and exceed their targets Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment Foster a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive Give and receive feedback openly and constructively, always looking for ways to improve Stay commercially aware, understanding how your decisions impact the branch and the wider business The Stand-Out Qualities to Be Part of #Teameurochange Proven experience leading teams in a retail, banking, or financial services environment A commercial mindset with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others Financial acumen, including managing budgets, cash handling, and risk controls Knowledge of AML, KYC, and financial compliance standards A passion for customer service and relationship building Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills Our Perks Are Out of This World! Colleague Rate on Travel Money 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) High Street Discounts Free 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your family Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Wellbeing & Financial Support through Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme – because you matter! Wagestream – access your earned wages when you need it Recognition Awards for outstanding service Additional holiday entitlement after 1 year Life Assurance …and much more! Our Vision To be the UK's go-to travel money provider, adding value to every customer's journey. Our Purpose Foreign exchange… but better, simpler & more convenient. We're the trusted inspirational experts. Our Values We Strive | We Trust | We're Aspirational | We're Responsible | We're Sincere TPBN1_UKTJ

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Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is it Ti

Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons under the guidance of qualified teachers Support pupils with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities Foster positive behaviour, independence, and confid

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Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is It Ti

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is it Ti

About MIB At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately. Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives. About the role Ready to shape the future of architecture at the Motor Insurers’ Bureau? We’re looking for a visionary Architecture Governance & Practice Lead to set the standard for excellence. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in defining and embedding best practices, ensuring architectural integrity and delivery success across our organisation. You’ll design robust governance frameworks, champion innovation, and cultivate a high-performing architecture community that drives real impact. Key responsibilities Governance • Maintain and evolve the architecture governance framework, including policies, principles, and review processes, • Run the various architecture review boards that ensure consistent evaluation of solution architecture designs and enterprise architecture artefacts against strategic, technical, and operational standards, managing the inputs and outputs., • Ensure architecture decisions are evidence-based, traceable, and support long-term business and technology outcomes., • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements through architectural oversight., • When required to, provide architectural assurance across programmes and initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, and risk appetite., • Extensive experience in architecture (enterprise & solution), governance, and technology strategy., • Deep understanding of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Zachman) and governance models., • Knowledge of how to build and grow a high-performing architecture practice., • Successful implementation of Asset Management processes and tooling., • Experience with cloud platforms, integration architectures, and emerging technologies., • Experience working with vendors, partners and third-party service providers in the architecture governance and assurance space., • Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to governance and practice development., • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business and technology domains., • Collaborative leader who inspires and enables others., • High level of personal organisation and professionalism; demonstrates adaptability and flexibility., • Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights., • Passionate about innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. IT kit supplied to you £320 (before tax) start up allowance Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14 Other Benefits include: Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme Life Assurance Employee Incentive Scheme 27 days holiday (plus public holidays) Holiday purchase scheme Sports and Social Club 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day. So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business. Step 1: Apply via our Careers Website. A video submission will form part of your application, this is a chance for you to bring your CV to life! Step 2: If your application is successful, you will be invited for a 1st Stage Virtual Interview from the week commencing 3rd February. Step 3: Successful candidates from the virtual interview stage will then be invited to attend a Graduate Assessment centre at the Weetabix Burton Latimer site on the 25th and 26th February 2026. Applicants significantly outside of the Burton Latimer area will have Hotel and Dinner costs paid for ahead of the first assessment day. Step 4: Successful candidates will join Weetabix on the Graduate Scheme in September 2026. The Graduate Trainee – Operational Excellence, will play a key role in helping us run our operational processes smoothly and find ways to make them even better within the FMCG business. This position is all about boosting production efficiency, optimising processes, and enhancing performance while keeping our factories and systems running effortlessly. As a trainee, you will get to engage in exciting projects designed to foster operational excellence and meet our goals for cost, quality, and delivery. Operational Process Support: • Monitor and optimise daily operations, including scheduling and resource planning., • Participate in Lean Manufacturing and CI programs to enhance efficiency., • Implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies., • Helping our factories and processes deliver flawlessly., • Track KPIs like downtime and OEE., • Generate performance reports to identify trends and improvement areas., • Document workflows and develop SOPs., • Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions., • Collaborate with various teams to align operational and business objectives., • Participate in cross-departmental projects to improve efficiency., • A Degree in an Engineering or Operations discipline - Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 (Hons), • Must have a right to work in the UK that is not time limited, • A want to build a career in the Food Manufacturing Industry, • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review, • Healthcare plan, • Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix Benefits Check out our website for more information: • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix

What you’ll receive: A generous carer allowance that recognises the commitment and skills this role requires Our foster parents receive between £31,980 to £32,760 fostering allowance per year for each child tax free Access to additional benefits, support packages and practical resources Speciali

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At Rees Fostering, we are looking for caring, patient and resilient people to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for parents who need extra guidance and support to build their confidence and parenting skills. As a Parent and Child Foster Carer, youll welcome a parent and their baby or tod

Become a Foster Carer or Supported Lodgings Host with Thrive Fostering. If yes, Thrive Fostering invites you to join our growing network of Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts. A Foster Carer provides a safe and caring environment for children and young people who cannot live with their birth

In fact, most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference. The child’s fostering allowance. Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council.

Foster work with some of the biggest names in food & drink. Foster brings together amazing brands, big and small, with retailers and consumers. No day at Foster is the same and that’s how we like it.

Foster CarerWe are an independent fostering agency with a registered office based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. From this central location, we are able to co-ordinate local services for our foster carers across the region. We are actively seeking foster carers to join our team

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Leader for Foster Care Support. This position requires a qualified social worker with experience in managing teams and fostering practices. The leader will oversee the Fostering Support Team, ensuring compliance with statutory requir

Foster work with some of the biggest names in food & drink. Foster brings together amazing brands, big and small, with retailers and consumers. No day at Foster is the same and that’s how we like it.

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A leading architectural firm in Greater London is seeking a Marketing and Communications Lead to craft impactful campaigns and enhance its global voice.The role requires close collaboration with the Head of Marketing to develop effective marketing materials.The firm prioritizes inclusivity and encou

A leading architecture firm in Greater London is seeking a Finance Systems Lead to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their financial systems.In this role, you will collaborate with finance and IT teams to streamline processes and ensure robust financial data.The position requires a proactive ap

A leading cost management consultancy in Central London is on the lookout for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit team.The successful candidate will manage their own projects while also supporting a large team on diverse residential and commercial undertakings.Key qualifications

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A leading architectural firm in Greater London is looking for a talented Senior Interior Designer.The ideal candidate will have strong creative thinking and technical abilities, working on innovative interior designs.Responsibilities include developing concepts, producing detailed drawings, and coor

Salary: £60k - £70k + Performance based bonus.Our client is a leading consultancy firm specialising in assisting businesses maximise their R&D tax credit claims.They work with companies across various industries, providing strategic advice, financial analysis, and technical expertise to help them

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Senior R&D Tax Technical Consultant (Hybrid Working).K - £55K Basic Salary with realistic OTE of £90K / Commission on each delivery.Hybrid/Remote (London desirable, but not essential).Are you passionate about R&D Tax and looking for a new challenge? Do you have a proven track record of delivering

An international consultancy is seeking a client-facing Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on diverse projects, including sports stadia and office fit-outs.The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of QS experience, manage multiple projects, and support junior team members.This position offers a

An innovative architecture firm in London is seeking a skilled Data Scientist - Developer to join their team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science and a passion for urban policy.This role requires leveraging geospatial data for analysis, mapping, and optimization to infor

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As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering is essential. Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer.

At Foster + Partners, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have any questions about our application process, or need support submitting your application, please contact us at recruit@fosterandpartners. We’re seeking a Marketing and Communications Lead to help

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A leading design firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Safety by Design Specialist to join their Technical Design Group.The role involves embedding health and safety methodologies in various projects, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and the Building Safet

A leading financial consulting firm in London seeks an experienced R&D Tax Manager to oversee R&D tax claims for a diverse client portfolio.The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and at least 4 years of R&D tax consulting experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm.Respo

Foster + Partners is one of the world’s most pioneering architecture and design practices — a global studio recognised for innovation, technical rigour and projects that redefine cities across the globe. Ensuring compliance with Foster + Partners’ technical standards, procedures and quality ex

About the job R&D Tax Consultant (HYBRID).Full time Minimum 3 days office based (London).Our client is looking for a motivated R&D Tax Specialist who is looking to take the next step in their career.You will be responsible managing the end-to-end process with a client from the initial kick-off meeti