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Female Support Worker (28 hours) – Darlington - £12.72 per hour\nShifts are: Monday to Sunday - 7:30am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 9:30pm and 9:30pm - 7:30am\n\nJoin Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:\n• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)\n• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)\n• Stream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.\n• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.\n• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families\n• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families\n• Enhanced retirement leave\n• Long service awards\n\nWe’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Female Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!\n\nOur adult residential service - Bewick House in Darlington is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.\n\nThis is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.\n\nWe’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Support Workers should hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach, have experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice as well as experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour's of distress and mental health conditions.\n\nWhy choose us?\nYou don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.\nWe embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.\nWe encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.\n\nWe have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!\n\nAll applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.\n\n* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Quality Officer (12 month maternity cover) Darlington | On‑site (5 days per week) | £26,500 – £34,500 About the Role: We are seeking a Quality Officer to join an on‑site quality team in Darlington, supporting the delivery and ongoing maintenance of the GMP Quality Management System. This role has arisen due to maternity cover within the team and is ideally suited to someone with an existing GMP background who understands how quality systems operate in practice. While this is not a senior QA role, it does require confidence working within a QMS‑driven environment, including document management, supplier quality, and quality performance monitoring. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and wider operations teams, helping ensure that quality systems remain robust, compliant, and effective in a busy GMP environment. What You’ll Be Responsible For: GMP Quality System Support • Support the maintenance and effective operation of the site Quality Management System (QMS), • Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and internal quality standards, • Support quality activities across a regulated manufacturing environment Document Control & Quality Administration • Act as part of the site document control function, managing:, • SOPs, policies, and controlled documents, • Manufacturing and batch documentation, • Ensure documents are issued, maintained, and archived in line with QMS requirements Change Control, Trending & Quality Metrics • Support the administration of change control processes, with a clear understanding of how changes impact GMP systems, • Maintain oversight of quality metrics and KPIs, including trend analysis and reporting, • Support continuous improvement through data‑driven quality insights Supplier & Audit Support • Support qualification and approval of GMP‑compliant suppliers, • Maintain supplier quality documentation and records, • Support internal and external audits through preparation, participation, and follow‑up activities General Quality Support • Support logging and management of risk assessments, calibration, qualification, and validation documentation, • Provide day‑to‑day quality support to GMP operations and quality specialists About You: You are a quality professional with hands‑on experience in GMP environments, comfortable working within established quality systems and supporting their day‑to‑day operation. You’ll bring: • Experience working in a GMP‑regulated environment, • Practical understanding of Quality Management Systems, • Awareness of change control processes and quality governance, • Strong document management and organisational skills, • Confidence working on‑site alongside operational teams Desirable (but not essential): • Experience working with GMP suppliers and supplier qualification, • Exposure to quality metrics, KPI trending, or review processes, • Background in quality, QC, or technical operations within regulated manufacturing This role does not require extensive QA leadership experience — QMS exposure and GMP understanding are the key requirements. Why Join? • Hands‑on quality role within a regulated GMP environment, • Opportunity to broaden experience across core quality system elements, • Supportive, experienced quality team, • Stable, on‑site role with defined working hours, • Competitive salary (£26.5k–£34.5k) Location & Working Pattern • Based on‑site in Darlington, • Monday–Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00, • Friday: 08:30 – 16:30, • 37 hours per week

OVERVIEW: Thermal Insulation & Fabrication Trainer Assessor We are looking for an individual with suitable ability and background who feels they have the right skills and attributes to join an established team as a trainer, and who has solid experience in the Thermal Insulation industry. This role is a 4-day condensed working week with Fridays off Based in Darlington, this hands-on role involves delivering training and assessment in thermal insulation and metal fabrication, helping apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in the industry. You don't need teaching or assessing qualifications to apply. If you have strong industry experience (gold card or equivalent), full training will be provided to support you in gaining training/assessing qualifications on the job. SALARY/BENEFITS: Thermal Insulation & Fabrication Trainer Assessor • Up to £40k starting salary, • 4-day condensed working week with Fridays off, • Access to private Health Care, • Birthday off and options to buy additional leave, • Immediate access to a generous pension scheme, • Minimum of 4 years relevant experience working as an engin...

If you know how to keep a production line moving, hit targets without cutting corners, and take real ownership of output, this Line Leader Operative role puts you right at the centre of it all. This is hands-on, fast-paced work where what you do directly impacts daily production, quality, and delivery. Youre not just part of the line - youre helping drive it. Whats in it for you • Consistent, structured work within a high-volume food production environment, • Opportunity to take real ownership of production line performance, • Exposure to multiple areas of manufacturing and machinery operation, • Clear, measurable performance metrics to track your impact, • Stable role with day-to-day variety across production tasks, • Involvement in daily operational meetings and decision-making Your responsibilities as Line Leader Operative, • Drive production lines to meet daily output and customer order targets, • Carry out packing, assembly, and despatch preparation efficiently, • Monitor product quality on the line and ensure standards are maintained, • Operate machinery including mixing, filling, weighing, and wrapping equipment, • Record production data and complete required daily checks accurately, • Report faults, manage re-work, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace What were looking for in a Line Leade...

OVERVIEW: Thermal Insulation & Fabrication Trainer Assessor We are looking for an individual with suitable ability and background who feels they have the right skills and attributes to join an established team as a trainer, and who has solid experience in the Thermal Insulation industry. This role is a 4-day condensed working week with Fridays off Based in Darlington, this hands-on role involves delivering training and assessment in thermal insulation and metal fabrication, helping apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in the industry. You don't need teaching or assessing qualifications to apply. If you have strong industry experience (gold card or equivalent), full training will be provided to support you in gaining training/assessing qualifications on the job. SALARY/BENEFITS: Thermal Insulation & Fabrication Trainer Assessor • Up to £40k starting salary, • 4-day condensed working week with Fridays off, • Access to private Health Care, • Birthday off and options to buy additional leave, • Immediate access to a generous pension scheme, • Minimum of 4 years relevant experience working as an e...

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands‑on support for all aspects of research and research‑related activity, including securing funding, working with partners, supporting knowledge exchange and impact, commercialisation, and ensuring good research practice. The Research Operations Team, the largest team within the Directorate, provides comprehensive support to academic and Professional Support Services (PSS) colleagues across the full lifecycle of a research project. The team delivers pre‑award, contracting, post‑award and consultancy support. This includes tailored financial and contractual advice from the earliest stages of planning, costing and pricing proposals, through to efficient contract negotiation and robust financial management and compliance for awarded projects. This is a new two‑year fixed‑term post within the Contracting Hub. The Research Contracts Manager will provide professional support in the drafting, review, negotiation and management of research agreements. The post holder will help ensure that the University's legal, financial and reputational interests are protected while supporting the effective delivery of research activity. The role includes line management of a Research Contracts Officer, providing guidance, day‑to‑day support and contributing to their ongoing professional development. The post holder reports to a Senior Research Contracts Manager and will work closely with colleagues across academic departments and central professional services, as well as external partners and funders. The role will include: · Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts, ensuring agreements are clear, accurate and aligned with University and funder requirements. · Supporting the development and maintenance of the contracts workflow management system (Worktribe), helping to improve efficiency and data quality. · Keeping contract templates, standard clauses and guidance materials up to date and consistent with sector best practice. · Monitoring and interpreting changes to funder terms and conditions, ensuring updates are reflected in internal processes and contractual positions. · Managing the contractual aspects of project transfers into and out of the University, ensuring obligations and responsibilities are handled smoothly.

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Helping Hands is seeking a Care Assistant in Epping Forest, UK to support individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include providing companionship, personal care assistance, managing medications, and helping with household tasks.

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