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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale – Underley Gardens School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Registered with the HCPC, • Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate), • Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group, • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies), • Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels., • Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review, • Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery., • Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards., • Knowledge of client group and their needs., • Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity., • Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others., • Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people, • Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans, • Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations., • Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms., • Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes., • Ongoing evidence of CPD., • Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes., • Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary., • Excellent time management and organisational skills., • Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines., • Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post., • Commitment to the values of the organisation., • Flexible approach to working environments., • Ability and willingness to travel on company business., • Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care)., • Experience of providing supervision to others., • Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group., • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group., • Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 287820 #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #1

Join the RAC as a Mobile Mechanic Competitive salary: £38,625 basic salary, with the opportunity to earn up to £53,000 Sociable hours: 40 per week, 8am–4:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays Optional overtime: That is flexible to the hours you want to work The Role As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) division, you’ll bring your expert knowledge and problem-solving skills directly to our members – wherever they are. From driveways to office car parks, you’ll deliver first-class service without the limitations of a traditional garage. We’ll set you up for success from day one with: • Your own fully equipped RAC van and fuel card, • Full uniform and PPE, • Strong base pay – £38,625 a year, with bonuses and overtime taking you up to £53,000., • Overtime to suit you – Just two extra days a month could add £5,760 a year to your base pay. Plus, end-of-shift overtime opportunities could be worth up to an extra £3,000 a year., • Rewarding incentives – Earn up to a further £6,000 a year in bonus payments., • Share in our success – All our employees are awarded shares, at no cost, so their share in the success of out growing our business, • Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day., • Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax., • Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)., • Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits)., • Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family., • Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal. What We’re Looking For, • Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years’ hands-on experience as a vehicle technician on light vehicles

Up to £25,000 dependent on experience This is a Fixed Term vacancy for 9 months. Those Huge Small Victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. We are looking for a Recruitment Administrator to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children’s homes. Get out what you put in We are looking for an Administrator to join our friendly, hardworking and dedicated Recruitment team, based at our beautiful location in Lupton. You will support our Children’s Homes, Schools and Therapeutic Teams with their administration, including: • Posting job adverts and arranging interviews, • Supporting hiring managers with recruitment administration, • Using our in house IT systems such as our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), • Work closely with department managers to ensure compliance, • Handling enquiries from candidates and colleagues, providing a great all-round administrative service You will also make sure that our staff are recruited in line with safer recruitment practices, which is crucial to the safeguarding of our children and young people. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Salary: Up to £25,000 dependent on experience, • Training: Ongoing professional development., • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday, • Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___, • Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; • Previous experience working in a busy office environment, • Able to demonstrate accuracy, computer literacy, an organised approach to your work and a keen eye for detail, • Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and candidates, • Multi-tasking and problem solving skills Join the UK’s best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description and person specification, please click ___For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The EDSB Group of Companies are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is always exceptional. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sprinkler Design Engineer to join EDSB Compliance Solutions, an established national compliance business, as part of a newly formed division. You will be an integral member of the team, applying your existing skills and expertise to help shape and develop this specialist area of the business. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, contribute to long-term growth, and progress your career within a forward-thinking and supportive organisation. To produce compliant, efficient, and accurate sprinkler system designs in accordance with EN 12845, BS 9251, and LPC 1048. The role requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience with sprinkler design software, and the ability to deliver high-quality design packages that meet client, statutory, and insurance requirements. Your role will include, but not be limited to the following: Develop sprinkler system designs compliant with EN 12845, BS 9251, and LPC 1048. Carry out hydraulic calculations and prepare fully coordinated design drawings. Use recognised sprinkler design software for system modelling. Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to integrate sprinkler layouts effectively. Produce comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, calculations, BoQs, and schedules. Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and approval bodies (LPCB, FIRAS, insurers, fire authorities). Provide technical support to project delivery teams during installation and commissioning. Keep up to date with changes in standards, codes of practice, and industry regulations. Contribute to design reviews, QA processes, and continuous improvement within the team. Required Skills: Essential: Proven experience in sprinkler system design across residential, commercial, or industrial sectors. Strong working knowledge of EN 12845, BS 9251, and LPC 1048. Proficiency with sprinkler design and hydraulic calculation software. Ability to interpret and coordinate with architectural and engineering drawings. CAD competency (AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent). Strong problem-solving and technical reporting skills. Excellent communication and client-facing ability. Desirable: LPCB / FIRAS accreditation or progress towards design competency certification. Familiarity with BIM processes and 3D modelling. Experience with other fire protection systems (e.g., water mist, foam). Membership of relevant industry bodies (IFE, BAFSA). Working hours are 08:30 to 17:00 with a 45 minute lunch break. Salary will be discussed at interview stage. TPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Engineer Location: Lancaster Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a Quality Engineer or a graduate looking to pursue a career in Quality Engineering to join a well renowned manufacturer. Reporting to the Factory Manager, this role is pivotal in driving continuous manufacturing processes and is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is keen to make a measurable impact on business performance by upholding the highest standards of quality engineering and process control. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and support focused improvement activities to reduce Cost of Quality and improve First Pass Yield (FPY). Prepare Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for submission to the Factory Manager. Assist in reviewing and updating procedures and forms to support the Quality Management System. Facilitate customer complaint investigations and work with the supply chain on supplier corrective actions. Oversee the calibration of all measurement devices. Facilitate audits from external regulatory bodies (e.g., ISO9001) and third-party inspectors. Facilitate internal non-conformance report reviews throughout the hose department. Support new product development introductions and undertake product First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). Required Skills & Qualifications: A qualification in Quality or Engineering. Knowledgeable about manufacturing processes with the ability to find and develop engineered solutions. Excellent communication skills, essential for liaising with internal and external stakeholders including employees, customers, and suppliers. A team player who demonstrates maturity, independent thinking, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work to tight deadlines when required. Strong analytical and excellent IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Familiarity with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems. Experience in internal auditing. Knowledge of problem-solving/engineering/continuous improvement processes (Lean manufacturing, 5Y, FMEA). Close attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Benefits: Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Dynamic and supportive work environment. To apply for this Quality Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join us as a Scrum Master at Peregrine Resourcing. Location: Warton, Preston (Hybrid working) At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. How Specialist Talent Works: At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries. The Role: As the scrum master you will be working in a team, dealing with business demands, help coordinate products specifications and able to resolve potential issues. Responsibilities: • Ensure that project goals, issue scope, and product domains are understood by everyone on the team., • Remove blockers to team progress and proactively help the team navigate how to make improvements to avoid similar blockers in the future., • Implement Agile and Scrum best practices throughout all teams., • Help coordinate product specifications, sprints, meetings, sprint demos, stand-ups and retrospectives., • Track project progress and resolve potential issues the team could be dealing with., • Offer coaching and mentoring of Agile and Scrum values and best practices., • Use reliable sources to estimate how many deliverables are needed for each iteration., • Help employees write effective user stories and turn them into subtasks., • Coordinate processes and the product’s release together with other departments., • Help the product owner prepare the product backlog for upcoming sprints., • Actively monitor and fix impediments to make sure the product and its features are delivered within scope, time, budget, and expected quality guidelines., • Document all progress and communicate it to the upper management and stakeholders., • Work with Test Lead to ensure all user stories have appropriate tests assigned, • produce sprint reports, such as burn down chart burn up chart, velocity etc Skills & Experience: • Agile & Scrum Mastery: sprint planning, backlog grooming, release management, stand-ups, retrospectives, SAFE, • Project Leadership: goal alignment, scope management, risk/issue resolution, cross-functional coordination, • Team Facilitation & Coaching: mentoring Agile values, servant leadership, conflict resolution, removing blockers, • Communication & Collaboration: clear reporting to stakeholders, documentation, active listening, negotiation, • Technical Proficiency: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Azure DevOps, MS Office, Google Workspace, QA/test alignment, • Analytical & Reporting: velocity tracking, burn-down/up charts, progress dashboards, estimation of deliverables, • Adaptability & Problem-Solving: navigating changing requirements, improving processes, continuous improvement, • Industry Knowledge: software development lifecycle (SDLC), release management, quality assurance collaboration About us: At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary. Our culture: At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility. Our commitment to diversity: At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.