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Team Leader - Therapeutic Children's Residential Care?? Colchester | ?? Full-Time, Permanent | ?? £33,524 - £36,044 + £50 per sleep-in Are you ready to lead from the front and truly change young lives? We're working with a forward-thinking residential care provider seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to help shape a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home for young people aged 7-17 with emotional and behavioural needs. This isn't just another care role - it's an opportunity to step into leadership, inspire a team, and create a structured, supportive environment where young people can rebuild trust, confidence, and hope for the future. �? The Opportunity As Team Leader, you'll: * Lead and supervise Residential Support Workers, setting the standard for exceptional childcare practice * Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality, therapeutic care * Create a structured and emotionally supportive home environment * Support young people to attend appointments, family visits, and community activities * Be a consistent, positive role model during pivotal moments in their lives You'll play a key role in maintaining compliance with care standards while keeping the focus where it belongs - on the young people. ?? Who We're Looking For We're searching for someone who: * Has experience in a children's residential care setting * Has held supervisory or senior responsibilities * Understands the complex needs of adolescents in care * Is dynamic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent * Holds a full UK driving licence * Is 23+ (due to regulatory requirements) * Has the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Most importantly, you bring heart, leadership, and the drive to make a meaningful difference. �? What's On Offer * Competitive salary: £33,524 - £36,044 per year * £50 per sleep-in (in addition to salary) * Permanent, full-time stability * Company pension * Additional leave * Health & wellbeing programme * Discounted or free meals * A supportive, progressive employer that values and rewards commitment ?? Why This Role? Because leadership in children's care isn't about hierarchy - it's about impact. If you're ready to step up, guide a team, and help young people feel safe, valued, and empowered, this could be the next exciting chapter in your career. Interested in learning more? Apply today and take the next step in making a lasting difference.

Your new companyYou will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Colchester area. Your new roleAs Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will: • Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations, • Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality, • Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards, • Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries, • Maintain accurate setting out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities, • Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track, • A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent, • Minimum 5 years' experience on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector, • Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering team, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, • Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience), • Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance, • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Multiple health and wellbeing benefits, • Sick pay, • Life assurance, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Professional membership fees paid, • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing, • Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor 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 hays.co.uk

Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team. As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical le

Turtle Bay - Deputy Manager We’re looking for a warm, people-focused and inspiring Deputy Manager to join our team at Turtle Bay in Colchester. Who We Are Turtle Bay is all about introducing you to that carefree, island way of life. A Caribbean kitchen and beach bar where the food, drinks and music flow from morning 'til night. Everyone invited. Our team can tell if you need coffee, cocktail, cold beer or plate of cutters full of flavour. And our people serve up the magic and warmth of the Caribbean every day, so that everyone feels relaxed and welcome here. We’re here to create genuine connections and put people at ease. By welcoming guests with our natural hosting skills and unpretentious atmosphere. We bring people together. Strangers become friends and the bartender knows you by name. Were lunch drifts into sundowners. What We’re All About We live by the spirit of One Love – a universal love and acceptance of all people. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognise differences and make it easy for people to be themselves. We take inspiration from the Caribbean culture – the music, the food, the drink, and of course those chilled out vibes. Our Rewards Great pay, Tronc, and excellent rewards Career progression and training with professional development and mentoring Enhanced family leave pay 50% discount at Turtle Bay for you and up to 6 friends Remote GP access, prescriptions, mental health, and physiotherapy support for you and your family Mental Health First Aid training and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Loyalty bonuses and relocation package opportunities Referral bonuses up to £1,000 About the Role As a Deputy Manager at Turtle Bay, you’ll support the General Manager in leading the team, running a smooth operation, and delivering the relaxed, feel-good Turtle Bay experience that keeps our guests coming back. You’re a hands-on leader, someone who can step up and take ownership while inspiring and motivating your team every day. You’ll play a key role in driving performance and team engagement, bringing the right energy and focus into service, and always looking for ways to grow both the business and your people. From hosting to managing shifts, training team members and making sure every guest leaves with a smile – you’re there to help make it all happen. We’re looking for someone who’s confident, people-first, and passionate about hospitality. You’ll bring a strong sense of responsibility, positivity, and a clear drive to grow, while also knowing how to have fun, build trust, and keep your team motivated and supported. At Turtle Bay, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Join us in our mission to champion equality, inclusion and wellbeing, and be part of a vibrant, diverse team that genuinely loves what they do. Next Steps… Hit the apply button, upload your CV and answer a couple of quick questions. One of our friendly Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch with you soon.