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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.

This programme is not for the faint hearted, but for the right characters, we offer a real opportunity to develop into a retail leader with the drive, confidence and skill set to succeed. With experience spanning across our stores, warehouses & regional offices, youll build your leadership skill

Graduate Day Analyst – Runcorn SRG are supporting a leading chemical manufacturer in Runcorn who are seeking a Graduate Day Analyst to join their Site Services / Analytical Labs team on a 6-month temporary contract. This is a great opportunity for a recent Chemistry graduate to gain practical, hands-on laboratory experience in an ISO- and UKAS-accredited environment, working on a variety of analytical and process-related projects that directly support production and quality operations. Location: Runcorn Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: ~£29,000 Hours: Day shift, full-time Key Responsibilities: • Perform analysis of process, safety, health, environmental, and product samples using documented standard methods., • Ensure analytical equipment and methods are maintained, calibrated, and compliant with ISO 9001 / UKAS 17025 standards., • Report and investigate analytical anomalies using prescribed quality procedures., • Carry out basic maintenance, calibration, and quality checks on lab instruments., • Support technical teams in resolving production or environmental issues through analytical testing., • Participate in training and maintain a strong understanding of lab safety (COSHH, risk assessments). What We’re Looking For: • Degree (or HND) in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry, • Strong practical laboratory and analytical skills, • Data literate – confident using Microsoft Office, • Excellent self-management, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Available immediately and based locally to Runcorn, • Full right to work in the UK, • Please note: candidates from a pharmaceutical background are not suitable for this role This position is ideal for a motivated Chemistry graduate looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world industrial environment and kickstart their analytical career.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst I Location: Cheshire Duration: 18 month contract, Inside IR35 Shift & Benefits: • Rotational shift: 6am–6pm, two-week pattern (week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun; week 2: Wed–Thu), • Opportunity to rotate onto 12pm–12am late shift after training, • 19% shift allowance Our client, a leading pharma manufacturer, is seeking a QC Microbiology Analyst to support sterility assurance and contamination control across their products. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-paced GMP laboratory with opportunities to grow technical expertise. What You’ll Do: • Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products (e.g., sterility, endotoxin, bioburden), • Conduct environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and filling areas, • Test utilities (Water for Injection, compressed air, room particle counts), • Support validation, method development, and troubleshooting, • Maintain real-time GMP documentation and compile batch/quality reports, • Provide advice on microbial, hygiene, and contamination control What You’ll Need: • Degree or HNC in Microbiology/Biological Sciences + lab experience, • GMP microbiology lab experience with strong aseptic technique, • Excellent attention to detail, documentation skills, and teamwork, • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities If you're ready to advance your QC career in a dynamic, supportive environment — apply today! Please note: If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please contact Jada Kirlew at or call: +44 (0)20 7551 0727

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Kier Design team, based at our Speke office with the flexibility to work nationwide. In this role, you'll deliver high quality project management services and support programme management for both internal and external clients. You'll work in line with our quality management system and standard procedures, using our project management handbook and MSP methodology unless client requirements call for a tailored approach. This is your opportunity to lead projects that make a real impact while ensuring excellence at every stage. Location: Nationwide Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year + £5.9k annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits What will you be responsible for? As Project Manager you'll be working within our Architecture & Building Consultancy team, defining project scope, capture client requirements, and identify key drivers and critical success factors. You'll develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans using our standard Excel-based workbook, but occasionally presenting them as formal written documents depending on project needs and client expectations. Your day to day will include: • Stakeholder management, including development, maintenance and implementation of stakeholder engagement & communications plans, • The facilitation of risk workshops, development and maintenance of risk registers and issue logs, • Project budget & resource management, • Development of business cases, including review of options for project finance / funding, • Development and implementation, within client's governance arrangements, of procurement strategies What are we looking for? This role of Project Manager is great if you have: • Hold a degree-level qualification (minimum HNC/HND) in a construction related discipline, along with APM PMQ or an equivalent project management certification, • Association for Project Management (APM) PMQ6 or equivalent PM qualification, • Proven experience delivering medium-high complexity projects services across multiple built environment including some experience of contract administration and contractor procurement Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. ___. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. ___. We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier #LI-MA1

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Are you a passionate and experienced Family Therapist/Systemic Psychotherapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families? Ivetsey Bank Hospital, part of the Active Care Group, is a specialist Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) providing intensive and therapeutic support for those experiencing complex mental health challenges. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate clinician to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll provide systemic assessments and family therapy interventions, working collaboratively with young people, families, and professionals to promote positive change and recovery. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, reflection, and person-centred care. If you're committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic input and want to be part of a service that prioritises holistic, relationship-focused support, we'd love to hear from you. Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications. What you'll be working: This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: Undertake specific therapeutic work with patients and their families in response to the clinical need, in a way which coheres with the overall treatment philosophy of the Unit Maintain effective clinical records and casework notes in accordance with developing policy Provide evidence-based mental health and systemic psychotherapy services across the hospital Conduct systemic assessments, treatment and consultation to client systems including children, young people, their families, carers and professional networks Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) participating in clinical team meetings and other departmental meetings as necessary Attend team meetings aimed at facilitating and enhancing team cooperation and performance Provide coaching, training, mentoring and management of junior staff and student placements Ensure that that all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What you'll have: UKCP registration A recognised qualification in Systemic Family Therapy Extensive knowledge and understanding of adolescent development Person centred ethos, showing empathy and a desire to make a difference Demonstrate initiative and creativity Flexible and adaptable, well organised and able to manage time and workload effectively in line with the needs of the service Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group TPBN1_UKTJ