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Job Title: Leisure Attendant Actual Salary: £12.86 per hour (CLF Grade Aii) Contract Type: FTC 1/3/2027 Proposed Start Date: August 2026 We are looking for a Leisure Attendant to join our supportive and talented team at Monkton Wood Academy. The successful applicant will become a member of the CLF Leisure and Lettings team. This role is based at Monkton Wood Academy, Taunton. The contracted 5 hours per week can be discussed at interview, with a preference for Saturday availability. Additional overtime shifts are arranged 4–6 weeks in advance based on bookings and operational needs. Shifts are dependent on bookings. Shift length: typically 3–6 hours, unless pre‑agreed. Staff rotas are arranged approximately 4–6 weeks in advance based on your stated availability. Occasional last‑minute cover may be offered to support staff absence. The site is closed for approximately 2 weeks over Christmas and on public holidays. At the end of the fixed term MAT period in March 2027, employment could be transferred to a casual role on a zero‑hours basis, if agreed. • Support bookings and assist customers., • Prepare activity spaces and maintain safe, clean, well‑maintained facilities., • Provide a welcoming and professional environment for sports clubs, fitness classes, community groups, and private bookings., • Participate in planning for site operational needs and cover last‑minute shifts as required. Applicants should have an interest in sport and physical activity, and a dedication to customer‑focused service. Experience or training in leisure operations is desirable but not essential. • Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Generous annual leave., • A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through training, apprenticeships, and wider-trust development opportunities., • Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme., • Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs., • A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay., • Additional benefits like cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking, and many more. We are an equal opportunity employer and serve a diverse student population and communities. We strongly encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups across ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neuro‑divergent, or require adjustments to support you through the application or interview, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Occupational Health Technician Full time, permanent Open to those based in Bath £25,000-£30,000 per annum (BASED ONE EXPERIENCE) Are you based in Bath and looking for an opportunity to work as an Occupational Health Technician? We are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join our clients' expanding peripatetic team. This role is great for experienced OHTs or those looking into OH who have a Sport Science degree and a transferrable health related background. The successful applicant will be required to travel throughout the UK in a mobile screening van or their own vehicle, to client sites in order to deliver health surveillance services. You must be happy to travel UK wide and frequently stay away from home during the week (often Monday-Thursday) Do you want to make a difference and be part of a team who is supporting the health of people at work? You will be Undertaking; - • Health surveillance screening., • Audiometry, • Lung function testing., • Drug and alcohol testing., • General baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis., • To undertake and support additional tasks as requested, such as health promotion activities. Who were looking for • Sport Science graduate plus background as an Emergency Medical Technician, transferrable health related field, Ambulance Assistant, • Able to complete overnight stays and extensive travel throughout the UK (overnight stays arefrequently Monday Thursday depending on client requirements), • Hold a full clean manual UK driving licence (must have held this license for a minimum of 12 months) and be able to provide proof of this., • Experience and/or willingness to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes, • Competent IT user (MS office suite and/or electronic medical records systems), • Ability to work autonomously, • Great communication skills To apply please email your CV to us or call Kevin on01908 382 502 Occupational Health Technician *Greys is a leading Specialist Occupational Health Recruitment Company who work with many leading organisations within the UK. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager or Occupational Health Physician looking for Permanent, Contract, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us. JBRP1_UKTJ

Female Support Worker – Taunton - £13.18 per hour Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 20:30 3 long days a week UK driving license required and happy to drive service vehicle Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: • Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned. • Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc. • 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families • Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families • Enhanced retirement leave • Long service awards We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Female* Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people! Our residential service in Taunton is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday. Why choose us? You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude. We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career. We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation. We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting! All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. • Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Support Worker – Taunton - £13.18 ph Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 20:30 and night shifts when required. Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: • Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned. • Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc. • 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families • Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families • Enhanced retirement leave • Long service awards We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people! Our lovely residential service close to the centre of Taunton is full of character and is described as a very active service. With large gardens and its own training kitchen and art room, it has a welcoming and friendly environment, you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday. We’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Support Workers should ideally hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach, have experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice as well as experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour's of distress, mental health conditions, autism and people who have experienced trauma. Why choose us? We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career. We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation. We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting! All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. * Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

What does the role involve? The role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new role! What is on offer? - Excellent starting salary at £42,000 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available) - Canterbury based when needing to work in the office - Hybrid working - Aannual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days - Pension scheme - £400 towards ealthcare renewal fee and CPD support What we look for; • An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) OR a HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic) with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience • Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Competent IT and computer skills • Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health No experience as a PIP Disability Assessor is needed as full training will be provided which you will be paid your full-time salary for. All we expect is that you will have 1 years post graduate experience as an RGN, RMN, RLND, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic and hold an NMC or HCPC registration. Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more

Your new company A job opportunity has arisen for a Senior Delivery Manager to join a highly established and rapidly expanding organisation in Taunton on a permanent basis. The Senior Delivery Manager will join the Digital Services & Technology directorate, contributing to the development and improvement of Agile adoption practices and standards. The role offers excellent scope for career progression, excellent training and development opportunities, an extensive benefits package, working as part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Your new role The Senior Delivery Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of products and services in line with the overall organisational business plan, whilst acting as a point of escalation for any issues affecting the multiple deliveries for which they are responsible. You will work at a strategic level, engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring that all deliveries align with the overall programme and organisational objectives, whilst liaising closely with other Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Software Development and Test Teams. Reporting to the Head of Delivery Management, you will be responsible for embedding Agile and lean practices across teams, leading high performing Agile teams to deliver digital products and services. You will develop, coach and mentor more Delivery Managers, whilst deputising for the Head of Delivery Management as and when required. This is a hybrid position based at their Taunton office. What you'll need to succeed A proven track record of having worked as a Delivery Manager / Senior Delivery Manager Proven experience of leading multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams in complex environments Experience of mentoring and coaching delivery managers Excellent senior stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills Experience facilitating effective workshops and using delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement. Product Owner or Scrum Master accreditation (or equivalent) would be an advantage, although it is not essential. Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills Experience of managing matrix teams would be an advantage. What you'll get in return This role offers a starting salary of £61,605 (increases with service) plus an enhanced benefits package that includes: Civil Service Pension Scheme 26½ annual leave days per year, rising to 31½ days after five years' service (pro rata for part-time employees) Nine paid bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees) Flexible working hours scheme, including up to two days per month flexi leave Part-time working and job-sharing options Options for career breaks, unpaid leave and paid special leave (e.g. volunteering, Reserve Forces) An on-site nursery with discounted prices for children of employees Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay policies Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health services Yearly flu jabs On-site gym Free eye tests Chaplaincy service Free subscription to the Headspace app Training and development opportunities, with at least five days' learning and development per year Professional membership subscriptions Talent management Mentoring (mentee or mentor) and coaching Online courses that can be accessed from home Study leave Car-share scheme Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) Season ticket/bike loan Bicycle servicing for those who regularly cycle to work Access to multiple staff discount scheme - includes major-brand discounts, online and on the high street, discounts at local and national organisations What you need to do now If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please apply with an updated CV or contact me for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Infectious Sciences Location: Taunton Salary: £39,959- £48,117 per annum + joining bonus of £10,000 and wellbeing allowance Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Are you looking for a rewarding career in the heart of the Somerset countryside, within easy reach of beautiful coastlines, rolling hills and bustling cities? SPS laboratories have a rich and extensive test repertoire offering the diversity and interest of a town location in the heart of the countryside. Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly Infectious sciences team. Applicants can earn up to £48,117 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus. SYNLAB UK & Ireland have established experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint-ventures including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS). Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth. You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), there will be a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas. About the role: To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist. To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales. To assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control The laboratory has one of the first new generation Kiestra automated platforms in the UK so innovation and investment is part of organisations strategy with over 40 staff processing 400,000 samples per year The department operates 7 days per week with rota for weekend working, on-call and bank holidays- all these have pay enhancements. About you: BSc Degree, accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS. HCPC Registration Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent experience prior to specialist portfolio release Please note that, in line with current UK visa sponsorship salary requirements, the minimum salary threshold for a Biomedical Scientist role is £45,900. Therefore, applicants requiring visa sponsorship will need to be appointed at the top of the NHS Band 6 pay scale to meet eligibility criteria. About us: SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law. Please click the APPLY button to submit your application for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Infectious Sciences, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered, IBMS Specialist Portfolio, Bacteriology, Virology, Molecular Diagnostics, Parasitology, Mycology, Clinical Pathology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Laboratory Automation may also be considered for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ