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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.86 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! (Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.) Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price, • Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn’t for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! So what do we need from you? You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 12 months driving experience, • Maximum of 6 penalty points., • No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years. Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, and have a relaxed chat as part of a light touch interview, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS)., • Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start! Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 working 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: This position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. Hourly Pay Rates: Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £13.28 Evening Premium (from 6pm) £14.40 Sunday Day Premium £14.61 Sunday Evening Premium £15.84 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £16.60 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £17.72 We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and perfect for those looking for a part-time schedule. You will work 3 x 8-hour shifts each week with shifts scheduled on different days each week. On top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.86 per hour. All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price So what do we need from you? You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 12 months driving experience, • Maximum of 6 penalty points., • No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years. Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS)., • Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start! Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time Contract Hours: 24 hours per week (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 3 days out of 7 doing 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. Earn £30,000 (average) per annum, including paid breaks It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £14.40 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! (Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.) Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price, • Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn’t for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! So what do we need from you? You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. You will also need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 12 months driving experience, • Maximum of 6 penalty points., • No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to an onsite interview and take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS)., • Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start! Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 working 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. We are also currently hiring a small number of drivers required to work any 4 days out of 7 working 10 hour shifts (following 4 week training period) Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. Hourly Pay Rates: Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £13.80 Evening Premium (from 6pm) £14.92 Sunday Day Premium £15.18 Sunday Evening Premium (from 6pm) £16.41 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £17.25 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £18.37 We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. Earn £18,000 (average) per annum, including paid breaks It’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and perfect for those looking for a part-time schedule. You will work 3 x 8-hour shifts each week with shifts scheduled on different days each week. On top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £14.40 per hour. All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price, • Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn’t for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! So what do we need from you? You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 12 months driving experience, • Maximum of 6 penalty points., • No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS)., • Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start! Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time Contract Hours: 24 hours per week (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 3 days out of 7 doing 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. Hourly Pay Rates: Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £13.80 Evening Premium (from 6pm) £14.92 Sunday Day Premium £15.18 Sunday Evening Premium (from 6pm) £16.41 We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Care Assistant Join Our Care Team in Thames Valley – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Apply Now! Location: Across High Wycombe, Windsor, Reading, Newbury and Maidenhead. Salary: £13.10 – £13.27 per hour. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays. Looking for a rewarding career in care? For over 20 years, All Care Services has delivered exceptional, person-centred home care. We make your working day easier with grouped visits, advanced rotas, and minimal gaps between calls within a small, local area. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our mission of enhancing quality of life, independence, and dignity in our community. Benefits of Working with Us • Guaranteed hours: Permanent contracts for full-time and part-time roles, • Consistent shift patterns: 7.00 am –2.00 pm or 4.00 pm – 10.00 pm, • Alternate weekend working on a two-week rota, 4on 4off rota, • Paid mileage: at 40p per mile, • Employer Pension Scheme, • Paid training and induction programme, including shadow shifts, • Fully funded NVQ qualifications and Health & Social Care from day one, • Career development opportunities with nationally recognised care certificates, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free confidential counselling and tailored support for you and up to 5 family members or friends, • Access to Wellbeing Services and Fitness Programmes, • Free DBS check, uniform & PPE, • Blue Light Card discounts – up to 60% off high street brands, • Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £250 per referral (unlimited) And most importantly, the chance to make a real difference every day About the Role As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across the Reading area helping them regain independence in their own homes. Your duties include: • Personal care, • Meal preparation and basic cooking, • Light household tasks, • Food shopping, • Companionship and emotional support No experience needed – full training provided! What We Are Looking For • Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role, Drivers with a Full Uk licence, your own vehicle and business insurance., • Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently., • Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends, • Good English communication skills Be Part of Something That Truly Matters At All Care Services we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. #09539 _

Reference: 347620Posted: 2026-10-16Closing date: 2026-11-08Location: WokinghamSalary: 95650 While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. • 116879/yearType: Full timeEmployer: Wokingham Borough CouncilContact: Sally HalliwellEmail: ServiceDirector-SENDandInclusion_2026Please apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.We have an excellent opportunity for a Service Director – SEND and Inclusion to join our Children's Services team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.As a Service Director – SEND and Inclusion, you will lead the council's SEND services, acting as Senior Responsible Officer for our SEND Reform Plan and providing high-quality support and challenge to schools, education settings and providers across the borough. You'll manage a team comprising the Head of SEND, SEND and Inclusion QA Lead, and Area SENCO, delivering strategic leadership, line management, and workforce development while ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory duties and corporate parenting responsibilities. You'll work alongside colleagues and in collaboration with external partners across health, education, and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.This role involves developing SEND strategy and commissioning, overseeing High Needs funding, leading multi-agency coordination across health, education and social care, and preparing for inspection. You'll promote children and families' voices, champion digital adoption, serve as Silver Duty Officer on an out-of-hours rota, and collaborate with stakeholders including schools, Ofsted, and DfE—prioritising improved outcomes and narrowing performance gaps for the most vulnerable children across Wokingham.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, strategic leader with sound judgement, strong communication skills, and political acumen to join our team and deliver on our core values of ‘Ambitious, Care, Together’.Staff BenefitsNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline • Available 7 days a weekEmployee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care HelplineFree Eye Tests and Flu VaccinesFree Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, WokinghamSalary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemesLocal & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & moreMove through Menopause CourseSports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & moreLearning & Development OpportunitiesEmployee NetworksAnd more!Key ResponsibilitiesProvision of high quality, safe and effective services to children, young people and families.Delivering high quality support and challenge to schools, education settings and providers, recognising the Council’s enduring responsibility to promote the best outcomes possible for all children and students.Provide assurance that the Council is effective, ambitious and successful in its delivery of SEND services and to those children to whom we have corporate parenting responsibilities.Responsible for the effective leadership of the Council’s SEND services, acting as Senior Responsible Officer and working with other services and departments providing support to Wokingham schools and settings.To be responsible for the development and implementation of effective strategy and commissioning for children, young people and adults working effectively with partners to secure good outcomes and best value.Candidate Requirements Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant profession, or equivalent experience.Membership of a relevant professional body (or equivalent) or eligibility for membershipSignificant experience of successfully managing an operational service, including; people, budgets and performance.Experience of leading complex and major projects to successful outcomes. Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of policies and strategies.Experience of managing areas within the service portfolio.Knowledge and understanding of developments and challenges facing local government and the wider public sector.Our Area:Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money. Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Click the link below and Apply Today!Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Lee Partridge, Recruitment Business Partner via (Strictly no agencies).Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026, 11pmInterview schedule:Shortlisting Monday 9th November 2026Children’s and Partners Panel Interview W/C 16th November 2026Members Panel Interview Friday 20th November 2026If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. xrnqpay Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Duty Senior Practitioner (Assessment Team South)Permanent, Full Time48,205 up to 57,988 per annumLocation: BasildonWorking Style: Community-based workerClosing Date: 18th November 2026Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 3rd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video hereAssessment and Intervention (A&I)These teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents/carers and other agencies gain access to Children and Families services. Assessment and Intervention undertakes incoming assessments and short - term intervention work with families; working with children from pre- birth up to a child’s 18th birthday.They focus on children in need (CIN) and their families, offering three months’ intervention. They also deal with S47 child protection enquiries and work jointly with the police and other partners in assessing immediate risk for children that come to our attention. A&I primarily transfer cases into Family Support and Protection Teams should families require longer-term intervention, or if the children become subject to a child protection plan or come into care of the local authority. If following an assessment and brief intervention the family do not require a social work service, they could be stepped down to Family Solutions as part of our Early Help Offer.The RoleAs a Senior Practitioner you will oversee the Duty Tray and allocations into the Team triaging cases and making threshold decisions alongside the Team Manager. Additionally Chairing telephone Strategy Meetings, co-working complex cases with less experienced social workers and chairing more complex Child in Need Meetings, and Discharge Planning meetings.You will provide leadership in the team, providing both support and mentoring to newly qualified or less experienced staff and deputising for the Team Manager when needed. You will oversee the review of some child in need plans particularly prior to closure and will have responsibility to lead in a practice area.There will be opportunities for your own professional development and for being part of developing our team and service. There is an ethos of openness to the development of new ideas, particularly to reinforce our relationship-based focus, both with our service users and within the staff group.The Experience You Will BringDiploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.Must have a practice educator qualification. Experience of supporting and mentoring ASYE's through their first year in practice.Social Work England Registration as a registered Social Worker.Evidence of continuing professional development.IT/Word Processing Skills.Evidence of recent practice at an experienced social worker level, supported by comprehensive working knowledge and experience within the field of practice in Children Services.Preferably with experience of Child Protection work including section 47 investigations and assessments since the implementation of the Children’s Act 1989.Considerable, recent experience of communicating with children of all ages and working in partnership with parents and/or carers.Experience in planning activities and programmes for children, young people and parents.Experience of Court work in relation to Child Care matters and have an understanding of the legal process.Detailed knowledge of current legislation pertinent to Child Protection (e.g. CA1989, CJA1991), Guidance and Regulations.Knowledge and understanding of child development, relating theory and practice.To read more about us please visitChildren & Families: The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.Why Essex?As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent CommunityIf you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email christine.simmons@essex.gov.ukFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.DownloadsPay and Reward|Our Ways of Working |About Us |Organisation Behaviours

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursecall Field Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: South of England, mainly Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Kent, Devon etc. although expect reasonable travel to further areas throughout the region. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1730 (Overtime Opportunities). About The Company: They are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of healthcare technology. Their team specialises in installing and managing digital nurse call systems and fall prevention technology for care and nursing homes. They also offer services in Internet, Wi-Fi connectivity, telephone systems, mobile handsets, and more. No matter where clients are in their digital transformation, they are here to help. Job Description: We are currently looking for a Nursecall Field Engineer to join our team and help us to provide the highest quality of installation and maintenance service of nurse call systems. This role will generally cover some semi-national travel however you should be based in the South of England (e.g. Oxfordshire, Hampshire area or similar). It's typical to have up to a 2-hour commute to the job. Occasionally travel further afield will be required, e.g. to Ise of Wight. You must consider that there could be installations up to Midlands area or beyond, however we will try to limit your work area to the South of England where possible. You must have strong nurse call experience, ideally on Wireless Nurse Call Systems such as Medicare Systems, Courtney Thorne, ARM, etc. Whilst wired Nurse Call experience is also valid, we would prefer some wireless experience where possible. Experience on fire alarms or other addressable call systems is acceptable. This is a hands-on roll - you will be issued tools and be hands-on, so being confident and practical is a must. Technical competence is something that can always be worked on, but you must be able to demonstrate you have confidence and a good grounding in nurse call. You must be technically literate and competent with modern technology, e.g. an understanding of Android, basic IP addressing / networking, Microsoft Windows etc. - we aren't expecting you to be a software developer, but we need to ensure you are happy troubleshooting Microsoft Windows on WiFi connection issues, software updates and installing files etc which is required for some Microsoft Windows based Nurse Call systems. Experience, Knowledge and understanding of networks and IP based systems is desirable. About The Role: As a Nursecall Field Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing existing nursecall systems (Mainly Medicare and Intercall), as well as new installations of their HARIS Nursecall system across the North of England. This will be including fault finding to resolve problems, programming call points, replacing effected components and installing new peripherals. This is entirely within adult social care environments (care homes, nursing homes etc). You may also need to install a small number of data cables to facilitate nurse call equipment, so you should be confident in chase walls, drilling holes, running and terminating data cables Key Duties: • Testing nursecall system functionality to fault find issues, • Setting up new display screens and call points to replace faulty units, • Providing on site training on system functionality, • Installing new peripherals and accessories on nurse call systems, • Installing new nurse call systems, • Running a small amount of CAT5e/CAT6 Data Cables to support new hardware installations, • Investigating Wi-Fi or other IT faults, • Racking and patching IT equipment in data cabinets You will be the face of the company whilst on site with customers, so great people skills will be important - often in a technical situation, customers will look to you for help and guidance, so being able to translate complex terms to simple explanations for non-technical staff is a great skill. Ultimately this is an opportunity to develop with a chance to build a rewarding career in a small professional company Candidate Requirements: • Full UK driving license, • Pass a DBS Basic Disclosure (formally referred to as a CRB check), • Have a fluent competency in English, • Have right to remain / right to work in the UK (we will not sponsor employment / residency) Company Benefits: • Company vehicle with Fuel card, • Company laptop, • Company phone, • Overtime opportunities, • Uniform with ID, • All tools and equipment paid for, • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Domestic Plumber, Reactive Repairs RG or SL postcode area Typical earnings 45 to 50k, Van, training, Competitive benefits Interview and start ASAP Large domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance specialist is looking for plumbers to join their established team. Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. All work being completed in private domestic properties with the successful plumber working in the RG or SL area. There are lots of opportunities for growth within this company and they offer a very competitive salary with potential earnings on top of your basic salary. The call out rota is 1 week in 12 with competitive OT rates and no day to day work on your callout week. The current plumber would average around 45 to 50k depending on skill and experience, with very little out of hours to reach that and would receive an extensive benefits package. This is a permanent position, full-time 5 day week, Monday to Saturday with rotas up to 3 months ahead, 1 Saturday per month and the occasional Sunday. The successful plumber will be required to have a reasonably clean driving licence and be subject to a DBS check. Experience in domestic plumbing repairs is essential and the plumber must hold a plumbing qualification or be able to demonstrate the required skill and experience. xrnqpay Higher rates are considered for plumber with more advanced qualifications, experience and broader skill sets. Please apply online with an updated CV.

Job description: Our client is looking for a plumbing engineer to join there team. who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a dynamic team in the Reading area Basic Salary up to £38,400 + Overtime + On Call + Bonus – OTE £50,000 What They Offer: Fully Costed Van & Fuel card PPE, Phone and Full Uniform supplied Company Benefits Package with access to Orange Moments 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Immediate start dates available Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm + On Call Rota Key Responsibilities: Carrying out basic plumbing work including reactive maintenance within a domestic environment Installing hot water cylinders and cold water storage tanks Tracing and fixing leaks, tap repair and replacement, toilet repair and replacement Replacing radiators and radiator valves Providing an excellent level of customer service Adhering to impeccable health and safety standards What They Look For: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or equivalent qualification 3 years experience in plumbing You must hold a valid in date driving license with no more than 6 points You must have the right to work in the UK Must be confident and have good communication skills Please note that this position is subject to right to work, enhanced DBS, Written and Physical test, financial background check, and DVLA checks due to working in a regulated environment and dealing with sensitive customer information. Apply Now! TPBN1_UKTJ

Join SBL Couriers as a self-employed delivery driver in Reading , earning £197.84–£210 per day, including a £20 daily peak incentive . No delivery experience? We provide fully paid training and ongoing support to help you get started with confidence. Bring your own van or explore our van rental options, and become part of an established team delivering parcels for a leading online retailer. Apply today to take the next step. The £20 daily peak incentive is subject to terms and conditions and applies during the peak period only. Collect and load parcels at the local delivery station. Deliver parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses. Follow pre-planned routes using smartphone GPS guidance. Handle parcels with care and follow delivery instructions. Provide friendly, professional customer service at each stop. Follow road safety rules and park safely when making deliveries. What you'll need A full, valid UK or EU manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. Ability to pass a basic DBS background check. A reliable, motivated approach and a friendly, customer-focused attitude. Confidence using a smartphone for navigation and delivery instructions. Ability to load, unload and carry parcels safely. No previous delivery experience required — fully paid training is provided. Van rental eligibility To meet our van rental insurance requirements: You must be aged 23 or over . Aged 23–24: You must have held a full UK or EU manual driving licence for at least 2 years . Aged 25 or over: You must have held a full UK or EU manual driving licence for at least 1 year . These age and licence-duration requirements apply to van rental only. Drivers using their own van must meet their own insurance requirements. Driving endorsements Applicants with any of the following driving endorsement codes cannot be considered: MS40, MS50, MS60, MS70, MS80, AC, BA, CD, DD, DG, DR, IN, TT or UT. Competitive daily rates: Earn £197.84–£210 per day , including a £20 daily peak incentive , with mileage paid on top. Standard daily rates are £177.84–£190. Paid training and support: No delivery experience required. Get started with one paid induction day and two paid ride-along days, plus £250 worth of additional company-funded training . £1,000 experienced-driver joining bonus: Available to eligible experienced drivers, subject to terms and conditions. Additional earning opportunities: Tips and performance incentives could boost your earnings by up to £120 per week . Regular routes and flexible availability: Opportunities to work up to 6 days per week , including weekends, subject to route availability. Van rental from £230 per week: Use your own van or rent through our partners with no upfront rental cost . Rental includes insurance, maintenance, MOT, vehicle tax and breakdown cover, subject to eligibility and rental terms. £200 own-van joining bonus: Available to eligible drivers joining with their own van. £250 referral bonus: Earn a bonus for introducing another eligible driver to the team. Progression opportunities: Opportunities to move into lead driver and management roles as the business grows. Immediate starts available: Get on the road once the required checks and onboarding are complete. Peak incentive: The £20 daily incentive applies until 26 December 2026 , subject to terms and conditions. Standard rates apply from 27 December 2026 . Please note: This is a self-employed opportunity. Earnings are before tax and applicable business costs, including van rental where relevant. Joining bonuses, referral bonuses and performance incentives are subject to eligibility and terms and conditions. Apply today to join SBL Couriers TPBN1_UKTJ

Multi Drop Van Drivers – RG2 £14.23 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts Looking for a flexible driving role with great pay and steady work? We're urgently recruiting Van Drivers in Reading to join a busy home delivery team delivering for a leading UK retailer. What's on Offer? £14.23 per hour Weekly Pay Flexible shift patterns Paid induction & training (3-4 days) Ongoing, reliable work Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: This role offers the potential to move into a permanent position for candidates who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and commitment. Shift Times AM Shifts – Start between 05:00–06:00 PM Shifts- Start between 12:00-13:00 The Role Drive a 3.5t delivery van Complete 30–40 deliveries per day Deliver to homes and collection points Provide excellent customer service at every stop Requirements UK driving licence held for 1+ year Maximum 6 penalty points No DR, DD, CD or TT endorsements Right to work in the UK DBS/CRC check required Over the age of 18 TPBN1_UKTJ

Deputy Children's Homes ManagerPermanent, Full Time38,487 to 51,834 per annum Location: EssexWorking Style: Fixed-base workerClosing Date: 22nd November 2026Interview Dates: 7th & 9th December 2026Help Shape Brighter Futures for Children and Young People Join Us as a Deputy Children's Home Manager in Basildon or ChelmsfordTwo exciting opportunities available, plus an 8% On-Call Allowance. Please indicate your preferred location in your supporting statement. Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children’s residential homes. These homes will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Deputy Children’s Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves supporting the management of a short-term children’s home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. In the absence of the Home Manager, this role will take on their responsibilities to ensure the home has the continuity of management, and children and young people feel protected in a familiar environment. The role requires an experienced supervisor to support and guide teams whilst monitoring processes and practices in residential homes, to ensure exemplary practices are in place. Accountabilities Support the development of trusting relationships between employees and young people and support their holistic growth and development within the home and within the community. Utilise Quality Assurance tools and methodologies to support day to day practice and ensure processes meet high standards expected and processes are robust. Provide advice, support and guidance to employees to enable them to be confident in decision making. Maintain knowledge of current legislative framework, regulations, policies and practice to ensure the ability to undertake the full range of duties when required. Responsible for managing and monitoring compliance with ECC financial and purchasing procedures. Maintaining and developing expertise and skills in professional practice and management in order that advice and support can be given to staff. Responsible for managing the links between the home and the local community, including leisure facilities, and taking appropriate action to build and strengthen these links. Responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the day to day functioning of the home to ensure it delivers high standards of support to service users that is outcome focused for children and young people. Responsible for providing direct professional supervision to Advanced Skills Workers. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills and Knowledge Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Management or Care and able to undertake Diploma level 5 if not already in receipt of it, with substantial relevant experience. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area. Evidence of management skills and experience in residential setting involving children and young people, with the ability to motivate and support diverse teams. Knowledge and experience of implementing and monitoring effective quality assurance processes. Excellent communication and effective listening skills. A thorough knowledge of childcare practice including the safeguarding of Children. Experience of supporting people with special needs. Knowledge of how trauma affects children and young people behaviour. To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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About the role The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Salary £34,000 per annum plus 34 days leave, rising to 39, and a health cash plan. Home, a place where you belong You'll lead and coach a dedicated team delivering supported housing services that truly change lives. This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy balancing people leadership, service quality, and real customer impact, this is a role where you can make your mark and grow your career while supporting others to thrive. What you'll do • Lead and coach a team to deliver safe, person-centred supported housing services., • Champion safeguarding and health and safety across the service., • Manage performance, supporting colleagues to grow and deliver great outcomes., • Oversee service quality, contracts, KPIs, and customer satisfaction., • Work closely with customers and partners to improve services and outcomes. Why join us You'll work with a wide range of customers, colleagues and stakeholders, gaining experience across leadership, operations, and service improvement. You'll have access to leadership training and development, support from experienced colleagues, and the chance to shape how services are delivered. This is a role where you can stretch yourself, learn every day, and see the impact of your work. Be part of one of the UK's Great Places to Work! Unfortunately, we can't offer a CoS for this role. You have • Experience leading and supporting teams in housing or care settings., • Confidence managing performance and coaching others to succeed., • A strong understanding of safeguarding and customer-focused practice., • Experience working with people with diverse and complex needs., • The ability to manage priorities across varied responsibilities. The role will be managing our Older Person Independent Living homes across the South (Hampshire, London and Sussex). Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits • Temporary (6 months), full time (37.5hpw). You'll work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm., • You can be based at one of our offices in Reading, Portsmouth or Harrow. You will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week either within our services or at one of our local offices. xrnqpay, • You need an Enhanced with barring list DBS check (we pay), • You need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle insured for business purposes What's in it for you? • 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”) and the option to buy 5 more each year, • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more, • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary), • Instant pay access with Stream, • 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more Finally For reasonable adjustments email . Roles can close early, so don't delay applying. If you can't see the Job Description at the top of this page, click APPLY to view it on our pages and find out more about us.