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Fixed-Term, 12 Months Here at Wates, we are proud to support the communities we serve and we’re pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Multitrade Operative / Painter to join our Responsive Maintenance Team in the Barnsley area. This is an excellent chance to play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs and painting works within social housing properties, ensuring residents receive a safe, efficient and customer-focused service every time. About the Role Working as part of our busy Responsive Maintenance team, you will undertake a variety of painting, decorating, and minor multi-trade repairs to achieve a first-time fix wherever possible. You’ll take pride in producing quality workmanship and representing Wates in a professional and customer-focused manner. Key Responsibilities • Carry out high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating, ensuring excellent finish and preparation standards., • Undertake minor multi-trade repairs where required, such as patch plastering, basic joinery, sealing, or small remedial works, in line with responsive maintenance needs., • Complete all allocated jobs using a PDA, including recording materials used and updates on progress., • Work both independently and collaboratively with other operatives to complete works efficiently., • Deliver a professional and respectful customer experience at every visit., • Adhere to Wates Health & Safety Professional Standards and safeguarding commitments at all times. We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate: • NVQ Level 2 (essential) — preferably in Painting & Decorating or a related trade., • Proven experience in a social housing responsive repairs environment., • Strong painting and decorating skills with excellent attention to detail., • Ability to undertake basic multi-trade tasks confidently., • A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work to deadlines., • A full UK driving licence(company van provided for business use). What We Offer You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly team within one of the UK’s leading providers of social housing maintenance services. As part of Wates, you’ll benefit from: • Competitive salary, • Corporate benefits including pension and health & wellbeing programmes, • Excellent learning and development opportunities, • A company vehicle for business use To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Repairs Manager to join our Wates Property Services team, supporting our Responsive Maintenance contract in Barnsley. This is a pivotal role, leading the delivery of a truly customer-focused, safe, and efficient repairs service — including our 24/7, 365-day emergency response operation. At WPS, we proudly maintain over 500,000 social housing homes nationwide, making us one of the UK’s leading providers of planned and responsive maintenance services. Our continued growth and reputation are built on exceptional people, high standards, and a relentless commitment to improving the communities we serve. What You’ll Be Doing As our Repairs Manager, you’ll drive operational excellence across the contract, ensuring performance, quality, and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of everything we do. Your key responsibilities will include: • Overseeing service delivery, ensuring all works are scheduled, resourced, and completed in line with company standards, procedures, and SLAs., • Representing Wates at client and resident performance meetings, building strong working relationships and supporting continuous improvement., • Leading the responsive repairs operation to achieve consistent performance against contractual targets., • Monitoring and managing material costs while ensuring teams follow proper processes and financial controls., • Conducting regular quality inspections, analysing KPI performance, and reviewing customer satisfaction scores to drive service excellence., • Leading, coaching, and developing your team — ensuring optimal staffing levels, strong performance, and a positive team culture., • Carrying out audits and service testing to ensure compliance, safety, and continuous improvement. We’re seeking an experienced operational leader who can bring confidence, structure, and energy to this busy and fast-paced environment. You will have: • Proven experience managing teams within Repairs and Responsive Maintenance — ideally in the social housing sector., • Previous management experience overseeing multi-disciplinary operatives (up to 30)., • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and navigate competing priorities., • A results-driven mindset with excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to multi-task, and the resilience to deliver against tight deadlines. Joining Wates means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious organisation that invests in its people and rewards performance: • Competitive salary with performance-related reviews, • Clear opportunities for growth, development, and progression, • Extensive corporate benefits including a Pension and Health & Wellness programme, • A wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your long-term career, • Industry-leading family leave benefits, including:, • 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave, • Up to 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD). Job Title : Nurse Functional Assessor (Mental Health Nurse). As an experienced Mental health Nurse (RMN), you’ll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face‑to‑f

Senior Community Mental Health Nurse. You will beworking in a supportive multi-disciplinary team however you must be able toundertake lone working in community settings. Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of B

A regional NHS Trust in Barnsley is looking for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to enhance its dynamic CAMHS Learning Disability service.

Join a small and friendly mission driven team as a Learning Disability Practice and Projects Lead and be part of the vision to change the lives of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, and their families. Learning Disability Practice and Proj

Registered Learning Disability Nurse - RNLDCare Home: Hylton GrangeLocation: Sunderland (SR4)Contract type: Full time or part time positions available - Days & Nights (mixed s. Registered Learning Disability Nurse - RNLDWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online applicat

Learning Disability Practice and Projects LeadIs now the right time in your career to make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, whose behaviours may be described as challenging, across the UK Do you have leadership skills and experience of co-productionJoin a small an

Social Worker - Learning Disability - OX15 5AUNumber of Positions: 1Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £38220. It is a fantastic and unique chance to work with people with a Learning Disability and their families in Oxfordshire. As a Social Worker in the Learning Disability Team, you will undertake

Learning Disability School Support StaffHave you had experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, and an interest in working in an education setting? The JobWorking to support children with a wide range of additional needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, and Autism (ASC)- your d

Supportive Team | Flexible Working | Excellent Pay You'll be able to work flexibly in this role and have a couple of days a week where you can work from home, improving your overall work-life balance.Also giving you the opportunity to complete any personal/childcare commitments.You'll have the chanc

Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent | Learning Disability and Autism | North Lancashire |. We need experienced permanent Full and Part Time Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Learning Disability and Autism team. Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Adult's Social Worker to join their Learning Disability Team.

Learning Disability School Support Staff. Have you had experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, and an interest in working in an education setting?. Experienced working with people with disabilities, learning difficulties, and medical / care needs.

Join a dedicated community working toward transforming care for individuals with autism and learning disabilities.

Provide leadership to Mental Health and Learning Disability Social Work Teams, working collaboratively with partners. Service Manager - Mental Health and Learning Disability - South Tyneside. Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Service Manager to join the Adult Mental Health and Learning

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Nurse with management experience to lead a Learning Disability and Autism service in Walton-On-The-Naze.

About the job Learning Disability Nurse Manager. Updated: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration and a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience to join this award winning domiciliary care provider operating in

The role is focused on working with individuals with learning disabilities and includes access to formal training and development opportunities.

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic nurse for a role in children's respite care focusing on children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

They are looking for a new member for their LearningDisability Team. Work with individuals who have a Learning Disability/Autism.

Our services support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, particularly those who benefit from living in a calm and supportive environment.

Kingsley Specialist Services has established an outstanding reputation nationally, among both social services professionals and residents’ families, for delivering innovative, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, particularly those who may have complex needs. Kingsley Speci

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to champion person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities.

The Oliver McGowan Co‑Trainer (Learning Disability / Autistic) supports the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside a Lead Trainer. Drawing on the lived experience of learning disability and/or autism, the Co‑Trainer shares personal insight

Adults Learning Disability Team. Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Team. Social Worker – Adults Learning Disabilities.

A healthcare organization in Barnsley is hiring a Senior Learning Disability Practitioner to join a supportive team dedicated to creating essential services for children with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.

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In this role, you'll provide vital support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs.

An established education recruiter is seeking a Learning Disability School Support Staff to assist children with various additional needs and disabilities.

About You We are looking for a dynamic and innovative person to join our experienced, dedicated and committed Learning Disability, Autism and Preparing for Adulthood Team. Ideally we want someone with experience of working within Learning Disabilities, Autism and Transition, but most importantly is

A local authority in the UK is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Learning Disability and Autism team in Lancashire.

The Intellectual Disability Service in Northampton have an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop and strengthen their experience within Autism & Learning Disability Division whilst having the chance to develop research and clinical ideas. Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disability. O

Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent | Learning Disability & Autism Team | Adult Social Care | East Lancashire. We need experienced permanent full and part time Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Learning Disability and Autism team. Your priority will be ensuring that

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Adults Lead Practitioner for their Learning Disability Team.

We need experienced permanent full and part‑time Social Workers to work across Lancashire as part of our Learning Disability and Autism team. Your priority will be ensuring that people with learning disabilities and/or autism are supported to live good lives that include great things such as frien

Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their quality of life? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to join Barnsley Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service as part of a thriving mu

A local authority in London seeks an experienced Interim Head of Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) to provide strategic leadership and oversee service delivery. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and driving service transformation to enhance outcomes for adu

The Role… Learning Disability School Support Staff. Halifax - Learning Disability School Support Staff - Halifax. This is a fulfilling and hands‑on role within a specialist school for pupils with learning disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Learning Disability services and a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.

The role involves caring for children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for a rewarding, full-time role with real career growth and work-life balance? Join a forward-thinking local authority that values your expertise, offers strong support, and provides opportunities to develop your skills while making a meaningful im

A leading personnel agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Learning Disability Team in Blackpool.

An NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley is seeking a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to enhance services for children and young people with learning disabilities.

An award-winning domiciliary care provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Nurse Manager.

We need team members that can work flexibly because there will be a need to support people with learning disabilities through the day and night. As a support worker you will help people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and dignified lives in supported accommodation or their own h

A community mental health service in Barnsley seeks a passionate Senior Learning Disability Practitioner to enhance the Learning Disability Pathway. The role requires holding a varied caseload, delivering therapeutic interventions, and supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilitie