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Supervising Social Worker Location: North East England Salary: £39,142 + £2,000 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies with an Outstanding Ofsted rating in the North East of England area, in order to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis. This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: • Very good salary: £39,142, • £2,000 car allowance, • Outstanding Ofsted rating, • therapeutic approach, • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Manageable caseload, • Ongoing training, • Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the North East of England. Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker, • experience in fostering, • Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Public Sector Audit team plays a key role in strengthening public accountability by delivering independent audits to local authorities, central government departments, NHS bodies, and other publicly funded organisations. With a strong national presence and a growing public audit portfolio, we support entities that shape society and deliver vital services. You'll work with purpose-driven clients, contribute to public trust, and be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and high-quality outcomes. Your development will be supported every step of the way as you grow your expertise in a sector that truly matters. What You'll Do: • Lead Audits - Take ownership of audits for local government, NHS, and central bodies, delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work., • BuildRelationships - Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly., • Ensure Excellence - Overseeaudit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met., • Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)., • Sector Expertise - Experience auditing publicly funded bodies such as localauthorities, central government departments, NHS trusts, and other government-aligned organisations., • Leadership Experience - Ability to take thelead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff., • Technical Knowledge - Strongunderstanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary: 6.1 - 6.4 (starting from £41,064)Work hours: Office Hours Monday to Friday, Full Time ABOUT THE ROLE Applications are invited for two 2-year positions as Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space physics. These are funded to support the research of the Royal Society University Research Fellowship “Thermal, suprathermal, and energetic particle dynamics in space plasmas” (URFR , PI Dr Luca Franci). Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support the Principal Investigator by initiating, developing and conducting high-quality research relevant to understanding cross-scale energy transfer and dissipation and particle energization in collisionless turbulent plasmas, focusing on the role of plasma turbulence, magnetic reconnection, kinetic physics and instabilities, and wave-particle interactions. Two different categories of profiles will be considered: one with knowledge/expertise in supercomputing and state-of-the-art numerical modelling, and one with knowledge/expertise in the analysis and interpretation of in-situ spacecraft measurements. The project focuses on a comprehensive investigation into the fundamental physics behind the particle dynamics in the heliosphere and aims at addressing the long-standing opening issue: How is energy transferred between fields and particles in turbulent plasmas? It combines in-situ measurements of fields and particles by Solar Orbiter, Parker Solar Probe, Magnetospheric Multiscale, and Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe with state-of-the-art numerical modelling using Hall-MHD, hybrid, and fully kinetic simulations plus an innovative combination of those to tackle four specific themes: • How does turbulence lead to energy dissipation into particle thermal energy?, • How does turbulence define particle heating and acceleration to suprathermal energies?, • How does turbulence energise and accelerate energetic particles?, • How are particles with different energies transported in the turbulent expanding solar wind? Both postdoctoral positions are available to commence as soon as possible. However, we recognise that candidates may have varying transition timelines, so the specific start date is flexible and will be mutually agreed upon with shortlisted applicants during the interview stage. ABOUT THE TEAM You will work primarily with Dr Luca Franci (the PI), in close collaboration with other leading scientists based at Northumbria University and in other institutions both in the UK and overseas. Dr Franci’s team will also include two PhD students and another Postdoctoral Research Associate funded by the same project. This research project is being delivered within the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics ( ). You will join the Solar and Space Physics research group, which is a strong, diverse, inclusive and supportive group. It currently includes eight holders of personal research fellowship (funded by the Royal Society and UK research councils) and thus it is perfectly placed to provide advice and support to postdoctoral research fellows planning to apply for similar independent fellowships. 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We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and ___. Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the ___ initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. 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Supervising Social Worker Location: North East England Salary: £39,142 + £2,000 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies with an Outstanding Ofsted rating in the North East of England area, in order to help them find a

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Foster Care Associates (FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part-time - 4 Days per Week - 28 Hours Salary: £31,314.10 pro rata (£39,142.63 per annum full-time equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - May 2025 About Us Set 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 is 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 basis., • A Social Work qualification., • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent., • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing., • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures., • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)., • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. xrnqpay The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Location: Sunderland • Salary: £39,500.00 pa, • Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri), • Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance Are you a qualified Nurse seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills? As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability Assessment (WCA) funding, as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals financially who are unable to work, or to live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have an extremely broad range of health conditions, and you even have the opportunity to conduct some of these assessments remotely. An in-depth training programme is provided which is also fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration! An excellent benefits package as a Nurse Assessor includes (but not limited to): • A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off., • Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance., • A collaborative and dynamic working environment, • A robust fully-paid training programme, • Great opportunities for development and progression Job responsibilities as a Nurse Assessor: • Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life, • Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face, • Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Requirements as a Nurse Assessor: • We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses for this particular vacancy, • NMC registration is required, • You must have at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential, • Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now. Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability

Home Based Supervising Social Worker Location: Kent Salary: £43,000 + £1,200 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Kent. This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £43,000 £1,200 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic approach Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 13 foster families located in Kent. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site

We are hiring METER READERS in South East England - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and West Sussex now; no experience is required. Are you looking for Full Time work, close to home? Do you like working in an active outdoor role? Do you want to take control of your schedule and work flexibly? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you. As a Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity & water meters for both commercial and residential properties. You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details on a handheld device at each location and providing excellent customer service. What we offer: · £13.01 - 13.85 per hour basic pay (weekly payment) · Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm. · £28,000 to £32,000 average annual earnings. · Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly. · Overtime rates (£16 - £25) at manager's discretion. · Business expenses reimbursed. · Company pension enrolment. · No previous experience required. · Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings. · Up to 28 days holiday per year (on an accrual basis). · Full uniform and PPE provided. · Company car. · Full training will be provided. What will you need: · Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London) Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 4-5 miles a day. Happy to work in all weather conditions. Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions) Credit Report check (No county court judgements, IVA, debt relief orders recorded for the last 6 years) 5 years employment history. Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential) Duties: Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water, Gas and Electric Meters, full training will be given.· Carry out visual inspections of associated metering equipment. Charge Point Surveys. Drive and motivation to work in an independent role. Friendly personality with a professional approach to work. Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.Training: Training is 1 week and will be both classroom-based and field-based with an experienced meter reader, so you get to see the job through a professional's eyes. If interested, please click apply to get started. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset) Location: North-East England Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £52.5k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on Asset Replacement. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects across the region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Lead and motivate a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives. Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships. Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements. Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover. Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs. Ensure timely submission of documentation and liaise with stakeholders. What We’re Looking For: Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution. Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment. Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #Freedom #LI-RF1 #LI-onsite

Location: Sunderland • Salary: £39,500.00 pa, • Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri), • Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance Are you a qualified Nurse seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills? As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability Assessment (WCA) funding, as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals financially who are unable to work, or to live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have an extremely broad range of health conditions, and you even have the opportunity to conduct some of these assessments remotely. An in-depth training programme is provided which is also fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration! An excellent benefits package as a Nurse Assessor includes (but not limited to): • A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off., • Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance., • A collaborative and dynamic working environment, • A robust fully-paid training programme, • Great opportunities for development and progression Job responsibilities as a Nurse Assessor: • Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life, • Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face, • Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Requirements as a Nurse Assessor: • We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses for this particular vacancy, • NMC registration is required, • You must have at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential, • Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now. Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability

Registered Fostering Manager - Outstanding Ofsted Location: Kent Salary: starting from £50,000 per annum NonStop Consulting is working with a not-for-profit Independent Fostering Agency in the Kent area in order to find a Registered Fostering Manager who can join them on a permanent basis. They are therapeutic and they have an Outstanding Ofsted rating, so you will be joining a very nice working environment. They offer flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Responsibilities: The Registered Fostering Manager will oversee a very stable team of Supervising Social Workers, providing support and guidance to them. You will ensure complete adherence to all regulatory requirements and also, you will lead the promotion of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches, embedding high and consistent standards among staff and foster carers. Benefits: • Outstanding Ofsted, • home working working, • not for profit independent fostering agency (charity), • therapeutic fostering agency, • good salary, • very stable team, • career development Requirements: experience in working as a Registered Fostering Manager good knowledge of the Ofsted requirements Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site

Fabrication Supervisor Location: Leicestershire Salary: up to £40,000 DOE DC Personnel are recruiting an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to take charge of a late-shift team in a busy sheet metal workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise and decision-making matter every day. Why Join: • Fridays off enjoy long weekends every week • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays • Clock-in bonus: £50/month just for being on time • Birthday bonus a little extra to celebrate you • Lead a skilled team and shape how things get done What You’ll Do: • Supervise and support the fabrication team on the late shift • Ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in all work • Solve challenges and improve processes using your fabrication knowledge • Train, motivate, and guide the team to hit targets Requirements: • Proven Fabrication Supervisor experience • Sheet metal industry background • Strong knowledge of materials and fabrication processes • Leadership skills with a focus on safety and quality • Ability to make independent decisions under pressure Hours: Monday – Thursday 2pm–12am | Friday: OFF Apply today to take the next step in your career DC Personnel are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy