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  • IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    3 hours ago
    £40000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Harrow

    Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Quality Assurance & Testing Professional to join our growing technology team in London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, security, and reliability of software applications through structured testing processes and continuous quality improvements. This is a 100% office-based role, and only candidates currently residing inside London and able to work from the office will be considered. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements, • Perform manual and automated testing for web, mobile, and backend applications, • Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, UAT, and performance testing, • Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), • Work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables, • Validate data accuracy, API responses, and backend logic, • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, • Ensure compliance with QA standards, best practices, and security guidelines, • Support release activities and post-production validation, • Proven experience as a QA Engineer / Software Tester / IT Quality Analyst, • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies, • Hands-on experience with manual testing techniques, • Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar), • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI, • Familiarity with SQL and database validation, • Experience using test management and bug tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps), • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, • Performance testing experience (JMeter, LoadRunner), • Knowledge of security testing basics, • ISTQB or equivalent QA certification, • Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS / Azure) Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory) • Must be currently based inside London, • Must be able to work from office (no remote or hybrid option), • Must have the right to work in the UK

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    15 days ago
    £25000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    Please find the job description for Team Leader 1. Leadership & Service Management • Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the supported living service., • Ensure the service promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion., • Develop and maintain a positive, person-centred culture., • Supervise, mentor, and support team leaders and support workers., • Lead team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff. 2. Regulatory & Legal Compliance • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies (e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England)., • Maintain standards in line with:, • Health and Social Care Act, • Mental Capacity Act (MCA), • Safeguarding legislation, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), where applicable, • Prepare for inspections and ensure documentation is audit-ready., • Implement policies and procedures in line with national standards. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as Safeguarding Lead (or ensure safeguarding leadership is in place)., • Investigate and report safeguarding concerns appropriately., • Conduct and review risk assessments., • Ensure safe medication management practices., • Monitor incidents, accidents, and complaints. 4. Person-Centred Care & Support • Ensure care and support plans are:, • Person-centred, • Up-to-date, • Outcome-focused, • Promote service users’ independence and life skills., • Liaise with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals., • Support service users in accessing community services, employment, and education. 5. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, induct, and retain suitable staff., • Conduct supervision sessions and annual appraisals., • Manage rotas and staffing levels., • Address performance issues and disciplinary matters., • Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safeguarding, medication, moving & handling). 6. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities • Manage the service budget., • Monitor expenditure and staffing costs., • Oversee petty cash and service user finances (where applicable)., • Maintain accurate records and reports., • Ensure effective rota planning within budget constraints. 7. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation., • Conduct fire safety checks and emergency planning., • Oversee property maintenance and repairs., • Ensure infection control standards are met. 8. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement • Conduct internal audits., • Monitor KPIs and service performance., • Gather feedback from service users and families., • Develop action plans following audits or inspections., • Promote continuous service improvement. 9. Partnership & External Liaison • Work with:, • Local authorities, • Commissioners, • Healthcare professionals, • Advocacy services, • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings., • Represent the service professionally in external forums. Key Skills Required • Leadership and team management, • Knowledge of care legislation and compliance, • Strong communication skills, • Budget management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Safeguarding expertise

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