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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term ContractSalary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experienceBenefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme.Location: Hybrid - Covering DurhamABOUT USSet up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.YOU MUST HAVE:A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on 07813 054 555.To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Durham, ENG - DH1 3BW

We are looking for confident, strong and calm individuals to work in our Durham Services, providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, autism and complex needs so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development.You will have skills

We are looking for confident, strong and calm individuals to work in our Durham Services, providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, autism and complex needs so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development.You will have skill

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Durham University The Role and Department Disability Support is the central specialist service dedicated to providing academic related support, advice and guidance for students with disabilities. The service also provides advice and guidance to staff to support them in meeting the University's duty to students with disabilities within the context of equality legislation and inclusive education. A busy team of Disability Advisers offer student consultation appointments on both a bookable and drop-in basis. This gives students the opportunity to confidentially ask about disability disclosure and support, to ask about the impact of their disability on study and to explore academic reasonable adjustments. Disability Advisers offer appointments both in-person and remotely via Teams, they participate in a regular Duty Adviser schedule dealing with urgent or 'drop-in' queries, and also attend support meetings as required with students, colleagues in colleges, departments and other University sections. Disability Advisers also offer advice and guidance to applicants, providing attendance at University Open Days. We are looking for a part-time Advisor to join this busy team. You will work alongside the current Advisory team, our Administrative Support Team and our Study Skills Tutor. The role will be line managed by the Head of Service. The successful applicant needs to positively reflect the work of the service and our commitment to providing an accessible experience for our students. The service has recently transitioned to a new student CRM system and Advisors are also taking on various responsibilities in developing aspects of processes and new initiatives as the Service moves forward. Please note that this role is based within Disability Support, but as a team, we are also part of the wider Student Experience Directorate. The Directorate also comprises our Counselling & Mental Health team, Student Conduct team and our Student Support & Wellbeing Functional Leadership Team. The Disability Support Service currently operates a hybrid working pattern. Any agreed hybrid working pattern is always based on business need and may be subject to change. This role is offered on a permanent part time (17.5 hours per week) basis. Working pattern will be subject to agreement with the Head of Service. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Please note: Interviews are taking place Wednesday 17th December 2025 Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year., • The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community, • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)., 2. Professional practitioner with demonstrable knowledge and expertise in the delivery and development of disability support provision for students in a Higher Education setting, or equivalent., 3. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting change and service improvements., 4. Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues., 5. Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and to positively influence the University's reputation. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. 8. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including Microsoft 365. 9. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition. 10. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines. 11. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. 12. Ability to contribute to planning at an operational level. How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV: and, • A supporting statement or covering letter which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details To discuss the role or for any further information, please contact Sarah Prescott, Head of Disability Support () Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery/Development • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise in line with the University's policies, regulations and values., • Manage the delivery of disability support advice and guidance to a high standard and ensure that they are delivered in a customer-focused way., • Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing what is required from Disability Support and contribute to ideas and service improvements., • Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpreting and analysing complex data and information sources., • Look for ways to improve across all areas of your work., • Identify any learning needs that should be met by Disability Support and design activities and arrange any training., • Contribute to the delivery of activities that generate external income., • Support activities which enhance the wider student experience. Planning and Organisation • Contribute to the development of operational and strategic plans and service level agreements., • Continually seek to enhance the services provided to your stakeholders, planning and implementing any required improvements., • Seek feedback from key stakeholders of the service so that Disability Support provision can be adapted to meet customer expectations and to plan future requirements., • Manage and monitor the performance of specified services and make recommendations to relevant Service Heads on how it can be improved., • Analyse data on the level of service being provided, to recommend areas for future improvement., • Meet the development needs of your stakeholders by providing training when required., • Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees., • Keep stakeholders updated by sharing key service information about Disability Support., • Use the best media and method to communicate with internal and external stakeholders., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers., • Use your expertise to participate in and monitor communities of practice and partnership working, both internally and externally. If you would like further information about Disability Support at Durham University, you may find the following will help: Disability Support - Durham University Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on ourWhy Durham? information page. We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all The Post and Heritage 360 As part of Durham University's strategic Heritage 360 initiative, the Department of Archaeology seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to the role of Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage. The successful applicant will have an outstanding research record with evidence of substantial grant capture, collaborative working within and beyond academia, and agenda-setting leadership in the fields of archaeology and heritage research, practice and evidence-based policy. In addition, the candidate will display evidence of innovative teaching of heritage and archaeology at postgraduate level and a proven commitment to academic citizenship. Heritage 360 Heritage 360 is a new and exciting research platform funded through Durham University's Strategic Research Fund. Dedicated to holistic approaches to heritage, and in particular to drawing together research on natural and cultural heritage, Heritage 360 is supporting senior posts in six academic departments (Archaeology, Biosciences, Chemistry, Geography, History, Modern Languages and Cultures). Successful postholders will be departmentally-based but for the four-year duration of the initiative will be focused on research, with relatively limited teaching load (in agreement with department management). Some contribution to postgraduate and continuing professional development programmes may also be expected. The successful postholder will be expected to bring leadership across disciplines, departments, and faculties, working to enhance existing areas of excellence in heritage research, and to bring innovative approaches and vision for the field. External grant capture is a key part of the scheme, and candidates will be expected to have a track-record in this arena, and to have well-advanced plans for applications. scheme, and candidates will be expected to have a track-record in this arena, and to have well-advanced plans for applications. Five themes provide the framework for Heritage 360: Water and Food Security, Heritage Landscapes, Built Environment and Energy, Social Justice and Wellbeing, and Heritage Collections. Some 35 members of Durham staff are involved in the platform as co-investigators; new colleagues will be joining a lively and committed research group with explicit goals around research culture creation and collaboration. While posts are attached to one department, the cross-university Heritage 360 Management Group, consisting of the chairs and co-chairs of the thematic areas, will review and advise on the academic content of the platform, and emergent projects. Heritage 360 is challenge-led, with active involvement from seven platform partners from the UK Heritage sector. Individual projects will be expected to work actively with partners and to integrate them into the wider platform. Outreach and engagement with communities, local and global, are also encouraged, as part of the civic obligations of the university, to promote further the work of the platform, and for access to wider community wisdom, learning, and collaboration. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching, while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in a dynamic and progressive institution. For more information please visit This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching, while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in a dynamic and progressive institution. For more information please visit . The post The Department of Archaeology at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests that integrate the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. We are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on how research can mobilise traditional technologies and knowledge systems in natural and cultural landscape management and collaborate and undertake co-production with a range of non-academic stakeholders in heritage management. The post-holder will have a track record of delivering evidence-based approaches, transcending disciplinary boundaries with evidence of success in securing funding from relevant bodies, and potential to secure significant external income in the future. The post-holder will also have led internationally significant field projects, examining aspects of research into integrating cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. Evidence of leadership in practice and translating research into management plans or evidence-based policy making domains, and stakeholder engagement through equitable partnerships, is also welcomed. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work in a research-intensive department with colleagues working across heritage science, museum studies, conservation, heritage management and archaeology. For more information, please visit our Department pages at . Professors at Durham Professors are encouraged to focus on quality and innovation throughout teaching and research activity. But we'll also look to you to provide genuine leadership and citizenship - not just in your field, but across the University environment, and in the way your department functions administratively. Academic colleagues will have the freedom to deliver teaching and pursue research that is world leading and world changing, in terms of originality, significance and rigour. And we'll support your ambitions to publish internationally significant research in your area of interest, provide resources to enable you to attend conferences and to fund research activity. Applicants must demonstrate world leading research excellence in integrating the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology, with the ability to take a leading role in the development of the Department's research and teaching, and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To undertake research that integrates the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology and is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence., • To make a world-leading contribution to the development of successful research project proposals in pursuit of suitable major UK and international funding opportunities., • To develop and deliver excellent teaching in the integrated fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. Contributing to the development of the design and high-quality teaching of relevant PGT programmes in heritage., • Significantly enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond. Contribute to establishing and leading research groups, research centres, within and beyond the University, and mentoring researchers at all career stages., • To attract and provide excellent supervision to research students, seek and secure research student funding, and enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture., • Commit and deliver on the department's vision for a collegial, administratively functioning environment and to the wider University, undertaking leadership activities which support these needs., • To fully engage in, champion and enhance the values of the Department., • To work with colleagues across the Durham University Heritage 360 team to develop innovative collaborative approaches to heritage research, • Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by ourPurpose and Valuesand ourStaff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all colleagues undertake activities that are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification Candidates must demonstrate research excellence in the integration of the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. Research Candidates will demonstrate world-leading and world-changing research, and leadership in a research field within and / or beyond their institution(s), with research outputs consistently recognised as internationally excellent. Essential Research Criteria - Grade 10 • Qualifications - a good first degree and a PhD in archaeology, heritage or a related subject, or equivalent experience., • Outputs 1 - evidence of research outputs which are consistently recognised as world leading with some output being evaluated as internationally significant. Candidates are asked to submit TWO research papers or books published since 2020 with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs., • Outputs 2 - evidence of published or unpublished evidence-based policy and practice reports which are recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent. Candidates are asked to submit TWO reports with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as uptake or implementation of their reports, • Personal Research Plan - evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the aims of Heritage 360 and Durham University and the Department of Archaeology's research strengths, highlighting your commitment to the integration of the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology., • Research Leadership - leadership of national and international research groups and networks, with an internationally recognised contribution to the development of research fields, as well as leadership of research groups and / or mentoring of early career researchers. Research Leadership - leadership of national and international research groups and networks, with an internationally recognised contribution to the development of research fields, as well as leadership of research groups and / or mentoring of early career researchers. Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to and engagement with significant external events, engagement with international networks or projects, serving on advisory boards, review bodies or commissions, external PhD examination., • PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees. PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees. PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees., • Research Impact - demonstrable leadership of research that has significant evidence-based policy and practice impact beyond the Candidate's institution(s). Income Generation - evidence of leadership of successful research projects and / or successful research grant proposals. Education Candidates will be able to evidence excellence in the development and delivery of teaching. They will demonstrate leadership, distinction and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality learning environments and curricula, including curriculum development, that enables student to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Qualification - candidates must evidence substantial and sustained educational leadership demonstrated by:, • Evidence of at least one example of co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others in relationship to learning and teaching, or;, • Successful completion of the DELTA3 course ("Leadership in Learning and Teaching") or the DELTA4 course ("Strategic Leadership in Learning and Teaching"), or;, • Quality - evidence of excellence in the development and delivery of high-quality and distinctive teaching, at least at a nationally competitive level. Evidence of training, educating and mentoring other teachers in the department and/or the University in relationship to learning and teaching. Candidates may choose to provide MEQ scores and / or peer reviews of teaching., • Innovation - leadership and influence in in curriculum/new programme development and the development of innovative teaching and the design of learning environments/curricula that provide high quality teaching and student experience at an internationally competitive level including lectures, small group learning, practicals and placements, and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment, especially in teaching focused on integrating fields of cultural and natural heritage. Candidates will demonstrate sustained excellence of leadership in the provision of the administrative and collegial functioning requirements of the Department, Faculty and University, positively contributing to the University Values and to fostering a respectful environment; as well as demonstrating their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values criteria - Grade 10 • Collegial contribution - evidence of a significant contribution to the collegial work and environment of the Candidate's Department, Faculty, institution and / or discipline. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, Faculty or University level committees or projects, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, proactive support of the work of professional services colleagues, contributions to departmental programme management and/or strategic development, contribution to equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - evidence of sustained excellence in leadership activities that support the administrative functioning of the candidate's Department, Faculty or University and / or which support the development of their discipline. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in an academic context)., • Communication - candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums. Contact Information Department contact for academic-related enquiries Professor Dan Lawrence, Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV, • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;, • Personal research plan., • TWO of your most significant recent pieces of published written work (published after 2020)., • TWO published or unpublished evidence-based policy and practice reports. Where possible we request that you provide accessible web links to your publications, which the hiring Department will use to access your work. The application form contains fields in which to enter each of the web links. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria; All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a University other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a presentation to staff and PGR students in the Department followed by an interview and informal conversations with staff, and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around March 2026. In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. The Department The Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in the Complete University Guide 2026. At postgraduate level, our students come from all over the world to carry out research. Our research strategy is focussed around three interdisciplinary grand challenge themes: Chemistry for Health; Chemistry for Sustainability; and Chemistry for Change and there is a strong culture of collaboration within the Department and with other Departments and Institutes within the University, including the Biophysical Sciences Institute, the Durham Energy Institute and the Institute for Data Science. We have strong links with many universities, research centres, and a long tradition of working closely with industry both in the North East region, across the UK and overseas. The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in the field of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry. We are looking to hear from applicants focussed on (i) chemical catalysis (homo- or hetero-geneous), (ii) bioinorganic chemistry, or (iii) hard and/or energy materials. The successful candidate will be required to teach aspects of core inorganic chemistry through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally-excellent research and teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with excellent facilities, including mechanical, electrical and glass-blowing workshops, as well as state-of-the-art analytical capability. The Department benefits from very strong connections with industry spanning the North East's process innovation cluster. The appointee will be expected to cultivate an internationally-leading research group and to engage in the full departmental range of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the development of new postgraduate courses (taught and research) in chemical sciences, and to work with industrial partners. For more information, please visit our Department pages at Assistant Professors at Durham Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching, but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience. Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity. We aim to support your research needs, including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Durham University is also committed to ensuring outstanding teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and skills. We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best talent to Durham. We, therefore, offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, your position will be confirmed as permanent. Applicants must demonstrate high quality research in the field of inorganic chemistry, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour., • To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement., • To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development., • Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity., • Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department., • To deliver lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrating and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment., • To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department., • To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification. Candidates will have completed their PhD in inorganic chemistry (or closely related subject) and undertaken postdoctoral research and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Research Candidates must have the capacity for and be progressing towards the independent development of internationally excellent research that produces high-quality outcomes, including some work that is recognised as world-class or that has world-class potential. Essential Research Criteria • Qualifications -- a PhD and postdoctoral experience in inorganic chemistry or a closely related subject., • Outputs - evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two exemplar outputs or research papers with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs. Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching/training in the field of Inorganic Chemistry. (Candidates may choose to provide student evaluation scores and/or peer reviews of teaching or equivalent evidence)., • Innovation - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. This can include lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment. Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values Criteria • Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, carrying out departmental and interdepartmental activities effectively. Being involved in departmental activities such as open days, employability events, departmental meetings and committees. Involvement in equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline, including leadership or responsibilities in an academic context. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in, but not limited to, an academic context). The desirable criteria for this post (for which candidates should provide evidence of some if not all criteria) are: • Research Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. (Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to external events, engagement with international networks or projects)., • PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students., • Research Impact - evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution., • Income Generation - evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. Department contact for academic-related enquiries Candidates who require more information or wish to discuss these roles informally should contact Professor Phil Dyer Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV (maximum two pages), • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. (maximum two pages), • Personal research plan. (maximum two pages), • Two of your most significant research outputs. Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 2019, however work prior to 2019 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria. All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a university other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will include presentations (research and teaching orientated) to staff and students in the Department followed by interviews. and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around the week commencing 23 March 2026. If you are unable to attend on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. The Department The Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in the Complete University Guide 2026. At postgraduate level, our students come from all over the world to carry out research. Our research strategy is focussed around three interdisciplinary grand challenge themes: Chemistry for Health; Chemistry for Sustainability; and Chemistry for Change and there is a strong culture of collaboration within the Department and with other Departments and Institutes within the University, including the Biophysical Sciences Institute, the Durham Energy Institute, Institute of Advanced Study and the Institute for Data Science. We have strong links with many national and international universities, research centres, and a long tradition of working closely with industry both in the North East region, across the UK and overseas. The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented and motivated individual to the role of Assistant Professor. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with interests in the broad field of experimental spectroscopy. This can include, but is not limited to, spectroscopic method development and/or applications in inorganic, organic, or biological chemistry. The successful candidate will be required to teach aspects of core chemistry through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with excellent research infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical and glass-blowing workshops, as well as state-of-the-art in-house analytical facilities. The appointee will be expected to establish and maintain an internationally leading research group and to engage in the full departmental range of teaching activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes the development of new postgraduate courses (taught and research) in chemical sciences. For more information, please visit our Department pages at Assistant Professors at Durham Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching, but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience. Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity. We aim to support your research needs, including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Durham University is also committed to ensuring outstanding teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and skills. We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best talent to Durham. We, therefore, offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, your position will be confirmed as permanent. Applicants must demonstrate high quality research in the field of experimental spectroscopy, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour., • To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement., • To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development., • Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity., • Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department., • To deliver lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrating and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment., • To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department., • To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification Candidates will have completed their PhD in experimental chemistry (or a closely related subject) and undertaken postdoctoral research and should outline their employment history, experience, skills and achievements to date which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Research Candidates must have the capacity for and be progressing towards the independent development of internationally excellent research that produces high-quality outcomes, including some work that is recognised as world-class or that has world-class potential. Essential Research Criteria • Qualifications - a PhD and postdoctoral experience in experimental spectroscopy or a very closely related subject., • Outputs - evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which are recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two exemplar outputs or research papers with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs. Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching/training in the field of Chemistry. (Candidates may choose to provide student evaluation scores and/or peer reviews of teaching or equivalent evidence)., • Innovation - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. This can include lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment. Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values Criteria • Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, carrying out departmental and interdepartmental activities effectively. Being involved in departmental activities such as open days, employability events, departmental meetings and committees. Involvement in equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline, including leadership or responsibilities in an academic context. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in, but not limited to, an academic context). The desirable criteria for this post (for which candidates should provide evidence of some if not all criteria) are: • Research Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. (Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to external events, engagement with international networks or projects)., • PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students., • Research Impact - evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution. Department contact for academic-related enquiries Candidates who require more information or wish to discuss the role informally should contact Professor Robert Pal Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV (maximum 2 pages), • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. (maximum 2 pages), • Personal research plan. (maximum 2 pages), • Two of your most significant research outputs. Where possible your outputs should have been published or submitted since 2019, however work prior to 2019 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria. All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a university other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will include presentations to staff and students (research- and teaching-orientated) in the Department followed by interviews. We anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in the week commencing 2 March 2026. If you are unable to attend on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

Area Manager Location: Positions available in North West + North East Salary: £36,812 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Advertising End Date: 01st December 2025. However, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates - apply today, don't delay. Interviews WC: 8th December and/or WC 15th December. We may do a two-stage process. Benefits - We Are Offering: 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing with long service Flexible approach to location, hours and work patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Discounts for leisure and lifestyle Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development The Oaklea Trust is a charitable organisation providing care, support, education and employment training for children and adults with disabilities, older adults and people who are disadvantaged. The organisation is based in Cumbria but works across the North of England. Oaklea has office bases in Kendal, Cumbria and Consett Co. Durham. In these roles you can expect to work regularly from one or more of our offices and on occasions from your own home and other sites, including our customers' homes. We have three new vacancies for Area Managers and are looking to employ candidates to cover the North West and North East Areas. Do you have experience in Learning Disability services Have you previously held a Team Manager role within a CQC regulated service and you're looking for a step up If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. As an Area Manager, you will ensure the services within your area deliver excellent care and support and are future-focused. You will also be responsible for capturing and collating evidence of compliance with our regulatory duties and contract requirements. Safeguarding and the well-being of the team must be paramount in all that you and the wider teams do. You will lead and manage a team of Team Managers across a defined location. The team you lead will help our Customers to learn, develop and thrive through providing high-quality personal care, helping with daily living tasks such as travel, administration of medication and accessing community-based activities. We are looking for someone who: Has experience of working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) or similar regulated service. Holds a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management Is an innovative and strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organised Is competent with IT software Is willing to learn and mentor colleagues Our mission is to support people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive, with kindness at the core of everything we do. Working at Oaklea means enjoying a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, including a mix of remote and on-site work, alongside some on-call duties on a rota basis. (Extra payment offered.) You will be required to travel to various locations within your designated area and to work with other Area Managers and the wider team to ensure holidays etc are covered. You will hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management and, ideally, would be interested in becoming a CQC Registered Manager in due course. We also offer a company training plan to support your development in this role. As part of our wider management team, you will help drive change and share best practice across the organisation in support of both our customers and employees. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and a career and would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the centre of all we do, we would love to hear from you, click on APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4, typed). An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply) No agencies please TPBN1_UKTJ

VP Forensic Area: Nottingham DN40 Immingham Male support workers needed: This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 as there is a genuine occupational need to recruit males only due to the nature of the role. VP Forensic are looking to add to our support team in the Immingham area DN40 to support a gentleman with moderate/learning disability and traits of autism and complex behaviour. This c...