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Wilmington Manor Care Home (Dartford, DA2 7BA) Permanent Full Time - 40 hours per week Salary - Up to £68,000 plus 30% management bonus and a fantastic benefit package Do you want to work in a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference each and everyday? Do you want to work in a fast paced team environment where no day is the same? • Job satisfaction! Being able to make a difference to our residents and their families lives each and every day, • Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer, life assurance and individual private medical insurance, • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays), • Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development to support your career prospects, • Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care As well as being able to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team, we'll look to you to provide outstanding, personalised care to our residents. Always putting the needs and wellbeing of our residents first - finding new ways to enrich their lives. You'll be managing all aspects of the home, identifying business opportunities whilst effectively managing budgets, taking responsibility for the operating profit of the home, and ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained across all relevant areas. Competent in creating and developing strong internal and external relationships, you'll play an important role in strengthening the Bupa brand as a trusted healthcare partner with key audiences including Local Authority and Primary Care Trust commissioners. For this role you will need to become registered with the regulator and, you also may occasionally be required to work out of hours or evenings. • Strong clinical knowledge and expertise, plus an LMCS, RMA or equivalent management qualification, • You will know how to make a positive difference within a heavily regulated sector, as you'll have a strong commercial acumen and strategic mind, • The ability to develop an environment which focuses on continuous improvements, • An effective communicator, with a confident and influential leadership style Around 2 miles from Dartford train station, Wilmington Manor sits in beautiful grounds in the heart of Wilmington. The home offers nursing, residential, respite and convalescence care. With a real family feel, the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence - organising a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here. We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in construction, in Tilbury, Essex. Once fully operational, the EfW will process 350,000 tonnes of waste per annum to generate c.40MW of electricity to export to the national grid which is enough to power c.90,000 homes. The vital EC&I Engineer role comes with a salary of up to c.£63,000 + £4,694 location allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Pension + benefits • The day-to-day management of short-term and long-term goals which includes preventative maintenance activities to ensure maximum plant availability. This includes leading the team of EC&I Technicians to ensure these are carried out., • Assist in the delivery of the overall maintenance & engineering strategy, implementing new maintenance techniques & approaches and management of the EC&I budget., • Work alongside the Mechanical and Project Engineers to ensure work is appropriately allocated and delivered in addition to developing the sites CMMS., • Assist in the preparation of budgets for the EC&I Department, • Act as the EC&I lead during planned outages, manage specialist contractors on site., • Perform the role of Electrical Senior Authorised Person under the company's safety rules, • Ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company safety policies, safety rules and relevant H&S legislation., • Deputise for the Engineering Manager as and when required We are looking for someone with the following: • Ideally a HNC, or similar, in a relevant engineering subject such as Electrical/Electronics/Measurement and Control Engineering, • HV SAP/AP Experience, • IOSH/NEBOSH will be advantageous The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has: • Proven supervisory / management experience in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, CHP, etc), Paper Mills, COMAH sites, Steelworks, Refineries, etc, • Experience in maintaining and working on a variety of instrumentation, electrical and control system equipment (SCADA, PLC, temperature, level, pressure, flow, switch gear, motors, variable speed drives, transformers etc)., • Contract management experience., • Good knowledge of CMMS, • A basic salary of up to c.£63,000, • £4,694 location allowance, • Bonus, • Overtime, • Private medical, • Other excellent company benefits #LI-AP1 We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful #J-18808-Ljbffr

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Day Shift Team Leader to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in construction, in Tilbury, Essex. Once fully operational, the EfW will process 350,000 tonnes of waste per annum to generate c.40MW of electricity to export to the national grid which is enough to power c.90,000 homes. The vital Day Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £65,363+ £4,694 location allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Pension + Private Medical + benefits If you're a Day/Shift Team Leader, or experienced Day/Shift Operations Technician looking for progression, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: • The day-to-day management of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians to ensure safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure boiler, generator and auxiliary plant., • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures., • Maximising waste input and energy production, • Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead., • Acting as a HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations., • Mainly responsible for permit office work relating to writing, issuing and signing off on permits to work, • Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability., • Deputise for the Operations Manager as and when required We are looking for someone with the following: • Ideally a HNC, or similar, in a relevant engineering subject, • IOSH/NEBOSH will be advantageous, • HV SAP/AP experience will be desired The Day Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has: • Prior experience working in a senior operations role within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc., • Excellent knowledge of safe systems of work procedures, • HV switching experience would be ideal, • Experience working with steam raising plant would be highly advantageous, • A basic salary of £65,363, • £4,694 location allowance, • Bonus, • Overtime, • Private medical, • Other excellent company benefits #LI-AP1 INDPOW We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you want to work with an employer that values and rewards hard work? Do you want to work somewhere that can offer you choice and a clear path in your career progression? Right at Home Bexley and Dartford is a friendly, local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and caring Care Assistants to join our team. You probably already have the skills and knowledge you need to make a great Care Assistant, but we can offer you the training to enhance and perfect your skills and to take the next step in your career. • Be available for early mornings/evenings/alternate weekends., • Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle., • Availability of 37.5 hours a week, • Current right to work in the UK - We do not offer sponsorships., • Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude, • Premium hourly rates £12.75-14.00 and additional Pay Per Mile : £0.35p., • Flexible shifts close to home, • Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role, • Access to further learning such as the Care Certificate, complex care and NVQs, • Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work, • Career progression opportunities and room to grow, • An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do, • A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction, • The opportunity to be part of a ‘family feel’, supportive team of Care Assistants, • Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day, • Personal care, Administering medication, Assisting Clients with washing and dressing, Shopping, Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Taking Clients for appointments or outings Right at Home Bexley and Dartford covers the following areas: Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Welling, Sidcup, Dartford, Swanley, Darenth Even If you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply. Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Company: Right at Home Bexley and Dartford Salary: £12.75 to £14 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Gravesend Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Sept 2026 Closing date: 15 Oct 2026 JOB TYPE: Full Time Pay: £12.75-£14.00 per hour Expected hours: 35+ hours per week BENEFITS: Referral programme SCHEDULE: Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekend availability Licence/Certification: Driving Licence and daily access to a car (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: IN PERSON #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities, • Local Government Pension Scheme, • 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service, • collaborative MAT network, • additional LAT benefits. Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has a fantastic opportunity for two experienced Student Services Managers to join us in October! Our successful candidates will demonstrate strong organisational skills whilst managing a variety of tasks, will be very personable and approachable, and will have the ability to build good working relationships with our students. On a daily basis, you'll be in contact with students, various members of staff, parents and external agencies - this is a busy and fast-paced role so we'd love to hear from candidates who are keen to be part of our collaborative and supportive environment. It is essential that our successful candidate has previous pastoral experience. A background in positive behaviour management, experience in using restorative justice practice and an understanding of external agencies and the local authority fair access panel would be desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals who have knowledge and understanding of working with disadvantaged pupils. This is a permanent position offering an actual salary ranging between £25,896 per annum (£30,108 full time equivalent), based on experience. It is working 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset. This is working Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays. It's an exciting time to join Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet following our recent celebration of the school's best-ever GCSE results. Be part of our dedicated team driving academic excellence and helping every pupil reach their full potential! At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a "good" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources. Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result, click here to read the full article. For more information about us, click here to visit our website. Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): / . To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Projects team. Location: Kent, London Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent In this role, you will be responsible for estimating costs for large-scale landscape construction projects. This will include reviewing plans, quantifying materials, labour, and equipment, and sourcing competitive prices from suppliers and subcontractors. You will prepare accurate and detailed tender bids, identify and assess potential risks, and work closely with Project Consultants, providing them with all necessary support. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based at our main offices in Dartford. We offer a competitive salary package depending on experience, and benefits including a profit-sharing scheme and opportunities for personal and professional progression. • Accurately quantify materials required and obtain supplier quotations., • Accurately allocate plant and machinery requirements., • Accurately allocate labour requirements and obtain subcontractor quotations., • Prepare highly detailed tender submissions., • Determine missing details/information and lead communications to obtain this from clients., • Attend site visits., • Attend client meetings, both in person and virtually., • Manage the estimating process within specified timeframes and keep all parties informed., • Maintain clear, up-to-date records and documentation., • Collaborate with team members, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to secure projects., • Build positive and trusting relationships with our Supply Chain., • Demonstrate our values in everything you do., • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an estimating role, preferably within the Landscaping industry, or alternatively in Construction or Groundworks., • Strong background in estimating and securing tenders., • Experience using estimating programmes and take-off software, particularly Bluebeam., • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills., • Understanding of construction project risks and how to mitigate them., • Highly organised and structured approach., • Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure., • Professional personality with strong communication and presentation skills., • ‘On the tools’ experience is a bonus., • Team player with a flexible attitude, self-motivated, and able to thrive in collaborative, target-driven environments. Our vision: to be leaders in urban landscaping. Our purpose: to create environments for life. Our values: team, respect, trust, innovation, expertise. Valley Provincial offers specialist landscaping services to the commercial sector, including landscape consultancy, design and build, construction, grounds and open space management, and horticultural and interior greening services. Founded 50 years ago, we are a respected and well-established landscaping company. We pride ourselves on a culture that enables our team with a supportive environment where they can thrive. It is a culture of equality where everyone’s view matters and each person is empowered to make a difference. A culture that attracts, inspires, recognises and celebrates excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from qualified persons from all backgrounds. Help create the exceptional at Valley Provincial. #J-18808-Ljbffr