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Join us at Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor and help make a real difference to our customers every day. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any other role where you've supported customers, this is your chance to bring your passion for helping people to a role where your empathy and dedication can truly shine. You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for our Retail Banking customers over the phone, offering guidance and support with every interaction. As part of our Customer Care team, you’ll work a shift pattern between 7am and 11pm, including some weekends, and start with a competitive salary of £26,500. On top of that, you’ll enjoy our comprehensive core benefits package, which includes a pension plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection. With full training and the support of our collaborative team, we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow with us. Once your training is complete, we offer hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between home and the office. At Barclays, we’re not just offering you a role—we’re offering you a career. Purpose of the role To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Accountabilities • Collaboration across multiple digital channels to personalise each interaction with a customer., • Enhancing the bank's digital capabilities when current technology is identified as not yet ready to support., • Provision of exceptional customer service to clients by responding to inquiries, resolving issues and handling client requests efficiently., • Support the collaboration of internal stakeholders including sales, operational, and risk management teams to meet client needs and expectations, so that transactions are executed accurately and on time., • Support teams within the business operations function as needed, including risk management, compliance and collections., • Comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer care., • To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Analyst Expectations • To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support, • Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles., • Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team, • They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team., • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams., • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements., • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct., • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams., • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise., • Make judgements based on practise and previous experience., • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures., • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements., • Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us at Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor and help make a real difference to our customers every day. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any other role where you've supported customers, this is your chance to bring your passion for helping people to a role where your empathy and dedication can truly shine. You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for our Retail Banking customers over the phone, offering guidance and support with every interaction. As part of our Customer Care team, you’ll work a shift pattern between 7am and 11pm, including some weekends, and start with a competitive salary of £26,500. On top of that, you’ll enjoy our comprehensive core benefits package, which includes a pension plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection. With full training and the support of our collaborative team, we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow with us. Once your training is complete, we offer hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between home and the office. At Barclays, we’re not just offering you a role—we’re offering you a career. Purpose of the role To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Accountabilities • Collaboration across multiple digital channels to personalise each interaction with a customer., • Enhancing the bank's digital capabilities when current technology is identified as not yet ready to support., • Provision of exceptional customer service to clients by responding to inquiries, resolving issues and handling client requests efficiently., • Support the collaboration of internal stakeholders including sales, operational, and risk management teams to meet client needs and expectations, so that transactions are executed accurately and on time., • Support teams within the business operations function as needed, including risk management, compliance and collections., • Comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer care., • To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Analyst Expectations • To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support, • Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles., • Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team, • They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team., • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams., • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements., • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct., • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams., • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise., • Make judgements based on practise and previous experience., • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures., • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements., • Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us at Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor and help make a real difference to our customers every day. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any other role where you've supported customers, this is your chance to bring your passion for helping people to a role where your empathy and dedication can truly shine. You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for our Retail Banking customers over the phone, offering guidance and support with every interaction. As part of our Customer Care team, you’ll work a shift pattern between 7am and 11pm, including some weekends, and start with a competitive salary of £26,500. On top of that, you’ll enjoy our comprehensive core benefits package, which includes a pension plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection. With full training and the support of our collaborative team, we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow with us. Once your training is complete, we offer hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between home and the office. At Barclays, we’re not just offering you a role—we’re offering you a career. Purpose of the role To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Accountabilities • Collaboration across multiple digital channels to personalise each interaction with a customer., • Enhancing the bank's digital capabilities when current technology is identified as not yet ready to support., • Provision of exceptional customer service to clients by responding to inquiries, resolving issues and handling client requests efficiently., • Support the collaboration of internal stakeholders including sales, operational, and risk management teams to meet client needs and expectations, so that transactions are executed accurately and on time., • Support teams within the business operations function as needed, including risk management, compliance and collections., • Comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer care., • To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels. Analyst Expectations • To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support, • Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles., • Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team, • They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team., • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams., • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements., • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct., • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams., • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise., • Make judgements based on practise and previous experience., • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures., • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements., • Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term ContractSalary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experienceBenefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme.Location: Hybrid - Covering DurhamABOUT USSet up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.YOU MUST HAVE:A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on 07813 054 555.To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Houghton Le Spring, ENG - DH4 4AF