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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in Walsall. As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently. Hours of Work: 34 hours working between Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday. Location: Home based with travel around the Walsall area. (Applicants should live in or within close proximity of the Walsall area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.) Salary: Starting salary £23,807.57 (Full time salary equivalent £25,877.80 Per Annum) Contract Type: Permanent Independent Advocate Requirements: • Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely., • Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases., • Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines. Desirable: • Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector., • Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults., • Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations. Benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!, • Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave., • 1 Community Leave Day per annum., • Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!, • Auto enrolment Pension plan, • Death in service cover., • Bike to work scheme. Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests. We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification. The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ). If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of probation and pre-enrolment process. POhWER will fully sponsor this and provide a reasonable amount of study time and in return expect advocates to manage their time and complete within 12 months of registration. Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait! Apply Now! Closing Date: 9 am, Wednesday 13th May 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early). An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position. We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024. Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle. POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds

Job Title: Level 3 or above Nursery Nurse Location: Oldbury ⏲️ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am - 6pm (Long Term), Day to Day opportunities available & Temporary/ Permanent positions. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years. Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that promotes children's development. Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development. Requirements: A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3 Diploma) or above. Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting. A genuine passion for early childhood education and development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A current Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one through Humly). What We Offer: Competitive salary packages reflecting your experience and qualifications. user friendly app Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Free online courses within our app

An exciting new Business Development Director - Contract Logistics opportunity at DX! All About You You will be professional, well connected, hard-working and love the buzz winning business. A strong but personable leader that can develop and push their team to achieve. About Us We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. We have a team of over 5,400 hard-working and enthusiastic people who know we are more than just a delivery company. Each and every consignments we deliver tells a story and we know that for someone somewhere, it'll make their day when we deliver exactly on time, every time. What will it feel like to be part of our team? At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. You will join the divisional leadership team as a key individual to help mould and deliver the strategy and delivery a strong sales performance with a team who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise. Role Summary: To ensure exceed the new business target which contributes to the overall DX revenue budget, by: • Leading and developing a team of business development managers to exceed their new business targets, • Be the driving force behind targeted sector and sub-sector sales initiatives co-ordinating with the operations team to develop new saleable services., • Prospecting, presenting and closing the deal to secure new contracts for DX Logistics., • Building close and effective working relationships within businesses that require a logistics service such as from dedicated delivery routes, warehouse storage, full 3PL solutions in warehouse and transport., • Defining and managing a solid pipeline of prospects to maximise the return for DX Logistics., • Developing a good working relationship with all DX Group departments., • Maximising sales penetration within each customer by understanding the complete range of DX services. Key Responsibilities • Identify New Opportunities: Develop and execute strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, products, and services., • Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive business growth., • Lead the Team: Manage and mentor the business development team, setting performance goals and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives., • Market Research: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform business strategies., • Proposal Development: Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and presentations to secure new business deals., • Performance Monitoring: Track performance metrics and make necessary adjustments to strategies to ensure targets are met., • Financial Forecasting: Prepare financial forecasts and budgets related to business development initiatives., • As required, work with the DX Bid Management Team, to deliver effective tender responses to specific customer opportunities., • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the DX Group product portfolio and all associated features and benefits., • Track the performance of new customers and ensure that they trade to the agreed profile over the initial go live period., • Lead weekly and monthly sales and operations meetings as required., • Positive contribution as part of the Divisional Logistics Leadership Team. Key Skills: • Extensive experience within either the 3PL, freight, logistics, warehouse, transport sector in a commercial/sales role., • Strong sales skills (prospecting, qualifying, networking and closing deals)., • Detailed understanding of sales process and demonstration of world class sales rigor, hunger and determination., • Proven track record of closing major £m opportunities. Professional sales and negotiation techniques are a must for this role., • Proven sales ability with historic success at exceeding new business targets., • Excellently presented with excellent presentation skills., • Problem solving abilities; able to facilitate discussions and overcome objections., • Able to travel within the UK as the role/opportunities dictate., • Hold a large variety of senior leaders relationships across multiple industries to enable an immediate impact of opportunities, • Microsoft (Excel, Word, Email, Access, Power Point). Benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Company Car, laptop, phone Pension, Life Assurance and other additional benefits (after a qualifying period) Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!! We look forward to hearing from you

Right Search Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Residential Childcare Practitioner for our client based in Walsall. The overall purpose of the role is to provide high quality care and support to young people who are looked after away from their familial home, aged between 8 and 18 years old. The homes operate within the regulatory frameworks set within Children’s Homes Regulations (England). Those who are cared for are children and young people who have experienced familial / foster / placement disruption, emotional / behavioral difficulties, or other significant disruption to their lives. Key Responsibilities: • Safeguarding through individual risk management planning for young people. Promoting positive social engagements / interaction, healthy relationships and building of trust in a safe and measured way, applying safeguarding principles throughout, • Providing high levels of nurturing care underpinned by therapeutic parenting principles, • Supporting children and young people throughout their daily routines by accompanying, where necessary, and transporting to and from activities, school or learning environment, appointments, including family contact and providing supervision when required, • Participating in activities with children and young people, encouraging engagement in education and positive and appropriate hobbies and interests. Preparing and supporting young people with tuition and homework, • Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties e.g. cleaning, cooking, washing and general housekeeping, • Lone working and as part of a wider professional team, • Maintaining confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern in a timely manner, • Participating in supervision, personal development plans and attend all mandatory and relevant training along with completion of diploma level 4 which is relevant to Children and young people’s workforce. All within the given time constraints, • Ensure all aspects of daily / weekly reporting and recording is completed within the given time limits and in accordance with company policies and procedures, • Ensure you are compliant with all Codes of Practice set by employer and respective regulatory bodies i.e. Ofsted and remain up to date with all company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, required codes of practice and including young person’s paperwork, including care plans, risk assessments etc Requirements: • Level 3 Children’s Residential / Children’s Workforce OR Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or transferable skills recognised with Ofsted, • Current, clean UK Driving License, • Enhanced DBS, • Right to Work in the UK, • Minimum 1 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting or, • One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g. adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting Hours of Work: 56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00 – 23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00 – 08:30) the shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior coworker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hour per month Salary – £33,551 per annum (increase upon a successful 6 month probation) If you wish to be consdered for this role please APPLY with your CV and someone from the Health & Social care team will be in touch

Supervising Social Worker (x2 Roles) ?? West Midlands & Surrounding Areas ?? Up to £38,000 + Excellent Benefits Package ?? Hybrid / Flexible Working Not all fostering agencies are built the same. Some talk about support. Some talk about culture. This one actually delivers it. Were working with a well-established, highly regarded fostering agency in the West Midlands that has built a genuine reputation for putting both carers and Social Workers first . Think manageable caseloads, real flexibility, and a team that operates more like a family than a hierarchy . Due to growth, theyre now looking to appoint two Supervising Social Workers to join their team. The Role This is a relationship-led role where your focus is on supporting foster carers to deliver safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people. You wont be overloaded. You wont be left on your own. Youll be part of a team that actually supports each other. What Youll Be Doing Providing regular supervision and support to foster carers (visits + phone) Monitoring placements to ensure safe, stable and positive environments Completing annual foster carer reviews and presenting to panel Working closely with Local Authorities and wider professional networks Supporting carers with placements, challenges and development Ensuring safeguarding is always front and centre Completing assessments, reports and maintaining accurate records Supporting young people towards independence where appropriate Contributing to team meetings and wider service development Why This Role Stands Out Capped caseloads (gradual increase up to approx. 12 households) Hybrid working with genuine flexibility A supportive, experienced leadership team Access to a resident psychotherapist for additional support Proper training, development and progression opportunities A culture where people actually enjoy coming to work The Package Salary up to £38,000 45p per mile mileage Private healthcare (including dental, optical, GP access & more) Time off in lieu for additional hours Christmas shutdown (on top of annual leave) Company pension Sick pay Free eye tests Flexible working arrangements What Were Looking For Qualified Social Worker (Degree level or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Current DBS Strong communication and relationship-building skills A genuine passion for supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for young people Someone who values teamwork, accountability and doing things the right way Who This Role Suits You want a manageable caseload and proper support You value flexibility and work-life balance You enjoy building relationships, not just completing paperwork You want to be part of a stable, values-driven fostering agency If youre a Supervising Social Worker looking for a role where youre genuinely supported and can do your best work this is one worth exploring. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS is preferred Enjoys working across a diverse range of projects Pre and post contract experience PQS / Consultancy background Associate ambitions Client facingIn Return? £60,000 - £70,000 Annual bonus Professional membership fee 25 days annual leave +

A unique client-side opportunity has arisen with a famous Country Estate in West Sussex, which is looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor.The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role.The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working with the construction and building consultancy team to maintain, dev

The Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS Previous experience as a Senior or Associate QS Excellent pre and post contract experience Keen to win work and be involved in business development Ambitious - excited about building a QS team Client facingIn Return? £60,000 - £70,000 Travel expenses

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May.

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. The child’s fostering allowance. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and

Experience of acting as an Employers Agent Residential project experience would be beneficial Driving license + carIn Return? £30,000 - £40,000 Car allowance Hybrid working Extra day of for your birthday Sponsorship of professional fees Additional leave for charity and company events Li

The Associate Quantity Surveyor MRICS Previous experience as a Senior or Associate QS Worked within a PQS / Construction Consultancy practice Excellent pre and post contract experience Keen to win work and be involved in business development Ambitious - excited about building a QS team Client facin

Additional payments: Start Up Grant up to £1000, Refer a friend scheme, Holiday allowance What We Offer Comprehensive training (initial and ongoing) Regular supervision and 24/7 support A dedicated supervising social worker Peer support groups and events for fostering households Membership of Foste

As an Intercompany and Treasury Accountant at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations across a large international group structure.

Materials Researcher – Foster + Partners. As a Materials Researcher at Foster + Partners.

Urban Mobility Planner – Foster + Partners. As an Urban Mobility Planner at Foster + Partners, you will help shape the movement, efficiency and user experience of cities and masterplans around the world.

A leading construction consultancy in Greater London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage diverse social housing projects.The ideal candidate will have MRICS qualification or be working towards it, along with strong experience as a SQS.Responsibilities include independent management of public

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a BIM Coordinator to drive coordinated, high-quality BIM workflows across multiple studios.

A rapidly expanding consultancy in London is looking for an Assistant QS / Quantity Surveyor to support a Senior Quantity Surveyor.The role involves working on retail, leisure, and hospitality projects, focusing on pre contract tasks such as estimating and cost planning.Candidates should have at lea

A recruitment agency is seeking a confident business support officer to assist with the fostering connected person and special guardian assessment service.

You’ll have access to a designated Foster Coordinator who will provide support and guidance throughout your fostering journey. Basic IT skills would be beneficial, or support can be provided, as much of our training is conducted online, and we encourage you to share photos, videos, and updates of

Smile Education is looking for a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton.In this role, you'll support a pupil with additional needs, helping them engage in learning and develop confidence.Responsibilities include delivering tailored support, promoting emotional wellbeing, and collabora

You’ll have access to a designated Foster Coordinator who will provide support and guidance throughout your fostering journey. Time to dedicate towards socialising and caring for your foster pet. All expenses related to caring for your foster pet, including travel costs, are covered by Blue Cross.

A prominent fostering agency in Cambridgeshire seeks compassionate support workers to assist children with additional needs.

This part-time role involves supervising a caseload of foster carers and ensuring quality care for children.

A market leading Construction Consultancy are seeking an enthusiastic Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Birmingham.The Project Quantity Surveyor's role.The new Project Quantity Surveyor will be working across a range of high-end residential and commercial projects across Birmingham and

Foster + Partners in Greater London is seeking an Intercompany and Treasury Accountant.

London Borough of Bexley is seeking Foster Carers to provide a safe, nurturing home for local children and young people in need.

Be part of one of eight local fostering communities designed to reduce isolation and share experiences (Fostering with Bexley). Bexley has dramatically improved placement stability and carer retention under our Fostering Together scheme – foster carers consistently say they wish we’d joined soon

You’ll have access to a designated Foster Coordinator who will provide support and guidance throughout your fostering journey. Some of our Foster Carers care for all species, while others specialise and, with additional training provided, can assist in caring for pets with specialist needs. If you

Access to the Mockingbird Fostering Model and the Fostering Network. Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. Right now, there's an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care.

A well established and multi-dimensional Construction Consultancy are seeking a hard-working Quantity Surveyor with project management experience to join their office in Birmingham.The successful Quantity Surveyor will help manage the team in the Birmingham office, working within the cost consultanc

The role involves safeguarding outcomes for foster children through thorough assessments of foster families. A leading fostering service provider is seeking a qualified social worker as a Form F Assessor across multiple locations in the UK.

A thriving national construction consultancy is seeking an in-house M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their London office.The role involves supporting multiple business units with M&E tasks across the UK, including projects in residential, retail, education, and commercial sectors.Candidates should poss

Please note: Foster carers registered with Team Fostering undertake the role on a self‑employed basis and are subject to the fostering regulations. The Role: Are you ready for a change? As a specialist foster carer with Team Fostering you could change the lives of children and young people who are

You’ll bring creative thinking, design sensitivity and strong technical capability to a multidisciplinary environment where innovation, craftsmanship and precision are central to the design process.This role is ideal if you want to:.Work on furniture, product and industrial design projects within