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• Suffolk County Council, • Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX, Hybrid working, • Salary: £62,119 - £73,998 per annum (pro rata for part time), • Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available, • Status: Permanent We're looking for a Strategic Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Partnership Lead to bring together partners across Suffolk and lead our shared approach to improving how young people with SEND prepare for adulthood. Preparing for adulthood is about much more than one service or transition point. It brings together education, health, social care, employment, independence and participation in the community. You'll take a holistic view across these areas, helping partners work together so young people experience a more joined-up approach as they move towards adult life. You'll provide strategic leadership and coordination across the Preparing for Adulthood partnership, leading key priorities within Suffolk's SEND improvement work. You will: • Lead and coordinate delivery of the Preparing for Adulthood priorities within the Local Area Inclusion Plan, providing oversight across the four PfA workstreams., • Build strong partnerships across young people's and parent/carer groups, education, children's and adults social care, health, employers, housing and the voluntary and community sector., • Influence across organisational boundaries, bringing partners together around shared priorities without relying on direct authority., • Make sure the different strands of Preparing for Adulthood connect, taking a holistic view of young people's journeys and outcomes., • Put co-production at the heart of the work, ensuring young people and families help shape, deliver and evaluate improvement. We're looking for someone who can take a strategic and holistic view of Preparing for Adulthood. You might bring particular expertise from one part of the system rather than all of it; what matters is your ability to see the bigger picture and understand how different parts of the system connect. You will need: • Strong strategic leadership and experience of driving complex improvement., • A good understanding of SEND and Preparing for Adulthood., • Excellent partnership-building and influencing skills, including working across organisational boundaries., • Strong planning and delivery skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities and use evidence to understand progress and impact., • A strong commitment to co-production with young people and parent/carer groups. Preparing for Adulthood is complex, and bringing different parts of the system together won't always be straightforward. You'll need resilience and persistence, staying focused on what will make a difference for children and young people. In return, you'll have a real opportunity to improve their experiences and opportunities as they move into adulthood, working alongside supportive and committed people who want to make a difference too. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert. We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk) . If you'd like to find out more about the role, please email and we'll arrange an informal conversation with the Assistant Director for SEND and Inclusion. Closing date:11.30pm, 11 October 2026. Interview date: To be confirmed. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy: • up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days, • membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, • performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase, • training and encouragement to expand your knowledge, • a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation, • diverse and active staff networks, • flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you looking for a career that’s both rewarding and offers opportunities to develop, but dread the thought of a desk job? Are you a people person who can strike up a conversation with anyone? Do you want to finish work knowing you’ve made real a difference to someone’s life? If this sounds like you - we’ve got the perfect match! As a Care Worker with Housing 21 you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team as you work together to support our residents. Once you’re at work that’s it - no travelling between calls as residents live independently in their own apartments within our schemes, which also offer communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and hair salons for them to enjoy. Working with familiar residents and colleagues every day, you’ll build strong relationships and feel part of the Extra Care family. We want to make sure you feel valued too and have developed our offer to set us apart from the wider care sector. • Are paid by the hour, not by the job.£13.86per hour, full time equivalent £25,295 per annum (based on working 35 hours per week), • Receive benefits including Holiday Pay, Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and access to our Health Cash Plan, • Will be supported to achieve relevant qualifications, • Can join our Extra Care Academy - support and training to progress into management Is it for me? You don’t need experience or any qualifications to be a Care Worker; just a positive attitude and kind manner. In fact, if you have ever cared for a relative or friend, raised children, or helped a neighbour with shopping or gardening you have already displayed a lot of the skills we require! We offer full training together with recognised qualifications and, if you want to take your career in care a step further, joining our Extra Care Academy can help you progress into a management role. Many of our Managers and Assistant Managers in Extra Care started out as Care Workers in our schemes. • To be kind and friendly, • Good written and verbal English communication skills, • Commitment to undertake necessary further training, • Reliability and flexibility, • The ability to use your initiative, • To remain calm under pressure Everyone is different but what stays the same is our commitment to offering high standards of care to all our residents regardless of their care needs - enabling them to live their best lives. Our residents tell us how important our Care Workers are to them, being a friendly face, brightening their day and helping to make life worth living by doing the simplest of things. Tasks can include: • Supporting with household and domestic tasks, such as laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial transactions such as paying bills., • Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary., • Encouraging and enabling residents to follow agreed care plans., • Assisting residents with getting up in the morning, providing personal care including washing / bathing and dressing; helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening, as well as providing help and ensuring medication is taken as required., • Putting resident wellbeing at the heart of the service, going the extra mile to ensure our residents can live their best lives and ensuring managers and key agencies are kept informed of progress. At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider we offer a range of impressive benefits including: • Occupational Maternity Pay, • Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure), • Car Lease Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2, • Training and development to fulfil your career aspirations An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing Date for applications 20 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Pay Range £30,000 to £31,500 Working Hours/Pattern: Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements. Job Description Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of a Progression Coach at Reed in Partnership! This role is office based, but will involve travel across Norfolk & Suffolk. Please Note, these roles are EOI only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your EOI as soon as possible. Who we are: Reed's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. The new Confident Futures programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is designed to support Universal Credit claimants with long-term health conditions. It is a voluntary programme focused on helping participants move closer to work by improving confident, wellbeing, skills, stability and readiness for work. What is the role about? A Progression Coach is responsible for the attraction, registration and progression of Participants to achieve placements. A Progression Coach will use a variety of techniques including effective diagnosis, individual coaching and training, action planning and Health & Wellbeing Support to provide intensive personal support to a caseload of up to 25 Participants. Progression Coaches will deliver our services both in fixed Reed in Partnership locations, co-location sites and where appropriatewithin community venues, to ensure our services are accessible to all. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Attraction & Enlisting Pitches and sells Reed in Partnership as the partner of choice in Welfare to Work. Develops own knowledge of Reed in Partnership and the relevant programme in order to enlist Participants. Builds and maintains relationships with the Job Centre Plus and other relevant Partners through regular telephone contact, visits and newsletters as appropriate to ensure Participants are aware of our services and to allay any concerns they may have with accessing or utilising our services. Engagement and Diagnosis Provides a good customer service to Participants including meeting and greeting Participants in a professional way. Explains our service offering (details of the programme) including ensuring the Participant understands their rights and responsibilities (e.g. complaints & feedback process), whilst registering the Participant in accordance to contractual obligations and eligibility criteria. Ensure Initial Assessments focus on getting to know the participant, understanding their motivation for joining the programme (if voluntary participation) and exploration of their aspirations and needs. Identifies and utilises various approaches where appropriate such as visionary goal setting, and applicable financial incentives to sell the benefits of the programme and to adequately diagnose first level barriers. Participant Progression Develops and manages Participants job goals using creative techniques and deep level questioning as necessary for the Participants needs, to assist with diagnosis and progression. Motivates, encourages and empowers Participants, identifying barriers, realistic job goals and social training needs, referring as appropriate to relevant support functions Collaborate with local and specialist partners to provide wraparound/holistic support that addresses multiple/complex barriers (e.g. finance, housing, caring responsibilities). Engage with local employers to source suitable work experience/volunteering opportunities and support inclusive recruitment/job-carving. Training Delivery Engage and empower Learners whilst delivering training sessions, with the aim of progressing them to achieve sustainable employment. Awareness of and ability to adapt to a diverse range of learners and their learning needs and styles. Follow lesson plans and activity guidance provided. In Work Support Conducts into work meeting to ensure appropriate support is in place to support Participant to commence and sustain in work e.g. childcare. Agree preferred in-work support contact e.g. frequency and method, and in-work action plan. Mentors the Participant through new employment, including providing support with general work issues finances and tax credits. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction Plus much more that can be found?on our website To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Experience of working in a customer facing environment, e.g. Customer Services Assistant, Retail Assistant Practical experience of working directly with similar client groups. E.g. those with moderate to severe disabilities, mental health issues, severe barriers to work Experience of working in a performance target driven environment. Examples of such experience may include working on a similar contract, being a Recruitment Consultant or experience of Business Development roles, sales targets in a retail business or call centre etc. A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage Essential Criteria: A passion for supporting candidates with additional needs, driven by an inherent belief that such candidates can and do achieve Progression Coaches attributes include Achievement Orientation, Accuracy Orientation, Advice and Guidance, Challenge and Resilience, Flexibility and Adaptability, Empathy and Empowerment, Honesty and Integrity, Planning and Decision Making, Selling and Influencing, and Team Orientation. Technical skills include strong administration skills, good computer/technology skills, basic numeracy skills and good written communication/record keeping skills Knowledge of disabilities and health issues Personal interests include interest in people and willingness to learn Personal circumstances include willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet Participants/Employers) Willingness to work flexibly and ability to travel across a large region Strong interpersonal skills, specifically around listening, questioning, building relationships, motivation and demonstrating initiative Influencing skills that promote commitment and action to improve teamwork with all parties involved Desirable Attainments: Experience of working in a fast paced environment. Experience of and exposure to client groups. These client groups may include incapacity benefit claimants, single parents, those with criminal records, mental health groups, ex-services, specific ethnic minority or faith groups and those with specific disabilities Direct previous experience of a similar role. Roles considered to be similar include the role of Employment Adviser on a welfare to work contract or a publicly funded service Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Advice & Guidance or equivalent Fluency in community languages. Community languages may include Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Somali, Vietnamese, Dari, Yoruba, Turkish, French, Spanish, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Guajarati, Polish, Serbian and Greek (Dependent on programme) Personal circumstances including willingness to work flexible hours. Other desirable criteria including pre-existing network of employer contacts in the Regional Employer Manager area; the ability to use qualitative mechanisms to deliver continuous improvement to service delivery; a pro-active 'can-do' attitude; a track record of driving positive change and the ability to work under own initiative and think outside the box. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. JBRP1_UKTJ

• Ipswich Borough Council, • Address: Grafton House, 15 - 17 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE. Hybrid Working (a Minimum of 1 day per week working in the office), • Salary: £29,071 - £30,515 (for Level 1 AAT) or £34,237 - £36,851 (for Level 2 AAT) per annum, • Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, • Contract: Permanent, • Reference: 0920 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in finance? Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Assistant Business Support Accountant on a 12-month fixed term opportunity. As an Assistant Business Support Accountant, you will play a key role in providing expert support and analysis for the Council's services. This role primarily supports the HRA (Housing Revenue Account), SRP (Shared Revenues Partnership) and other key support services. You assist a Business Support Accountant to help ensure the Council meets its financial obligations, key objectives and critical deadlines. We will be looking to appoint to either level depending on skills and experience. If appointed to level 1 the council requires that you be working towards obtaining the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Full study support will be provided within the fixed contract term to enable you to continue your studies. If appointed to the level 2 of the career grade we expect you to be a member of the AAT or relevant financial NVQ level 4 and above. You will support Business Support Accountants with the council's monthly budget monitoring process. As well as being a trusted advisor by providing high-quality budgetary advice to the services you will support to create a real and active working relationships with both operational and management. • Providing assistance to Business Support Accountants., • Reconciliations., • Budgetary Control., • Cost Reallocation, • Support to non-financial service clients, • Day to day administrative duties in relation to the integrated financial system., • generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, • subsidised parking for work and leisure, • public transport discounts, • free swimming and gym membership, • cycle purchase scheme, • plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, • flexible working, • hybrid working opportunities, • Employee Assistance Programme, • the opportunity to work with great colleagues. Employees are contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the few remaining defined-benefit pension schemes in the UK. Ipswich Borough Council offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful work that impacts the community. As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues. Take the next step in your finance career with Ipswich Borough Council. • Career Grade Level 1 Job Description (pdf)., • Career Grade Level 2 Job Description (pdf). For more information about this role please contact Will Suttle by emailing If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place. Closing date: 29 September 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 5 October 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and senior leadership team in a role that combines executive support, governance, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. Significant experience in an Executive Assistant, Executive PA or similar senior support

Here at Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we are looking for a Governance Assistant to join our Chief Executive’s Office. Alongside governance responsibilities, you will contribute to the effective running of the Chief Executive’s Office by supporting the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive wit

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Freelance Assistant Site Manager to join a New Build Housing development in County Durham.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in an assistant role with housing developers, SMSTS/CSCS and First Aid. Thorn Baker Construction is recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager on a permanent basis to work across traditional new build housing sites in the West Midlands.

Fawkes & Reece London are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a fast-paced, high-quality new build housing development in Billingham, TS22.

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd in Essex is recruiting an Assistant Development Manager to support Senior Development Managers on major regeneration schemes of up to around 1000 units.

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Assists in managing accommodation and services, acting as a primary contact for inquiries and ensuring premises safety and security.

Catering Assistant role at Rowan House in Littlemore, Oxford, focusing on preparing meals for supported housing residents.

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Seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor in Cambridgeshire to support property services in social housing, ensuring buildings are safe and compliant.

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Supported Housing Catering Assistant.

As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach a

We're currently recruiting a permanent casual Cleaner - Zero Hours to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Defence, contracted to 0 hours per week.As one of our dedicated Cleaner - Zero Hourss, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our

Nursery Assistant/Nursery Practitioner – Flexible Work Available Location: Stowmarket Pay: £14. Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping them thrive? Worldwide Education Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants/Nursery Practitioner to join our te

Warehouse Operatives – Corby, NN18 Siamo Recruitment is currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives for our client based in Corby, NN18.These positions are available for an immediate start , with the opportunity to become permanent following a successful temporary period.Shift Pattern: The role

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Providing advice on housing options, including social housing, private rented accommodation, low-cost home ownership and other housing solutions. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Options Service and relevant housing legislation (desirable). A good general understanding of housing issues an

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Private clients in Wickham Market, Suffolk and surrounding areas are seeking honest, enthusiastic, and reliable cleaners to join our team.This is part-time work during the day, Monday to Friday, with no evenings or weekends.Cash is paid on the day of the clean, via bank transfer directly by the clie

Are you an aspiring Assistant Project Manager looking to gain valuable experience within the construction industry? We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager for a short-term contract opportunity. Assistant Project Manager (Contract). Position: Assistant Project Manager,

Job Title: Receptionist and Student Support Assistant, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 01 November 2026 We are looking for a new Receptionist and Student Support Assistant for the School of Science.

Nuffield Health is seeking a friendly Receptionist for our hospital in York.You will be the first point of contact, welcoming patients, handling enquiries and directing them to the correct areas with empathy and clear communication.With strong IT and keyboard skills, you'll book appointments, manage

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Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 2:30pm.Full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of 28,300, pro rata to 22.Our client is a highly regarded organisation based in Gosforth, offering a fantastic working environment, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to play a key role in creating an exceptional experi

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TeacherActive is seeking a capable School Administrator in the Ashington area to join a busy school reception.The role covers answering calls, handling emails, and data entry on spreadsheets, with ARBOR or SIMMS knowledge an advantage.This is a full-time position for a minimum of two months with a d

Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. Adullam Homes Housing Association

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