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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! We're on an exciting procurement transformation journey, and we're growing our team to help make it happen. As part of this, we're introducing key new roles and looking for talented, motivated procurement professionals who want to make a real impact. If you're passionate about driving value, building strong stakeholder relationships, and shaping the future of procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's evolving, ambitious, and central to our business success. More about the role The Category Manager is responsible for leading procurement activity specifically within the Responsive Repairs and Facilities Management (FM) category, ensuring value, efficiency, and innovation are delivered across the organisation. The role will oversee the development and implementation of robust category strategies tailored to the unique needs of FM and responsive repairs, manage a team of procurement professionals, and ensure all procurement activity complies with organisational policies and relevant regulations. The role is working in our South Rings Office in Preston 1-2 days a week More about you You will work alongside a team of Category Managers and will bring your experience in Repairs and Facilities Management categories to drive value in our supply chain. Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels. You'll need commercial acumen and analytical thinking to interpret data, assess opportunities, and drive performance. As part of your role you will manage and support a team of Procurement Professionals, focusing on fostering performance, collaboration and improvement The Essential criteria for this role is listed below • Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, with demonstrable experience in category management and strategic sourcing., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver value and influence business decisions., • Skilled in developing and implementing category strategies, sourcing plans, and robust procurement recommendations in the Facilities Management and Responsive Repairs market The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! We're on an exciting procurement transformation journey, and we're growing our team to help make it happen. As part of this, we're introducing key new roles and looking for talented, motivated procurement professionals who want to make a real impact. If you're passionate about driving value, building strong stakeholder relationships, and shaping the future of procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's evolving, ambitious, and central to our business success. More about the role We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Buyer to lead direct procurement activities within our construction and materials category. This role is critical to ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, subcontractor services, and equipment essential to project delivery. You'll lead end-to-end procurement processes across defined categories, ensuring all activity is compliant with internal policies and external regulations. The role is working in our South Rings Office in Preston 1-2 days a week More about you You'll have proven experience in procurement or commercial roles, with a strong understanding of sourcing and contract management. Your negotiation skills will be matched by your ability to build strong relationships across teams and with suppliers. The Essential Criteria for this role is • Proven experience in Direct procurement within the construction industry is essential, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver value for money, • Skilled in developing high-quality procurement documentation, including strategies, tender documents, and recommendations. The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role Our Works Planners are responsible for the effective planning of our internal teams and external contractors to ensure our planned, responsive, gas and void repairs are carried out in timely and efficient manner. You will contribute towards performance targets and ensure all systems are up to date. You will also be a key point of contact for our teams and clients. We are recruiting for 4 Fixed Term Contract roles - Contract end date: 27th March 2026 For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. More about you Applicants should have experience working in a high-paced administration role alongside excellent telephone and I.T. skills. Good communication skills and customer service experience would be beneficial, however full training will be provided. We would really love to see applicants with a positive attitude that demonstrate our People Promises. Any successful applicants will be joining an innovative team where we value your ideas, opinions on better ways of working and enhancing our service. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! We're on an exciting procurement transformation journey, and we're growing our team to help make it happen. As part of this, we're introducing key new roles and looking for talented, motivated procurement professionals who want to make a real impact. If you're passionate about driving value, building strong stakeholder relationships, and shaping the future of procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's evolving, ambitious, and central to our business success. More about the role We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Buyer to lead indirect procurement across a diverse range of categories including professional services, Legal and corporate spend. This is a key role within our procurement team, focused on delivering value, driving efficiencies, and supporting business growth through effective supplier management. The role is working in our South Rings Office in Preston 1-2 days a week More about you You're a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on building strong relationships and delivering value beyond cost savings. With experience in indirect procurement, you understand the importance of sourcing goods and services that keep the business running smoothly, from IT and professional services to facilities and marketing. Your negotiation skills will be matched by your ability to build strong relationships across teams and with suppliers. The Essential Criteria for this role is • Skilled in developing high-quality procurement documentation, including strategies, tender documents, and recommendations., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver value for money. We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role Do you want to use your housing expertise to make a real difference to how homes are managed and maintained across the sector? Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others develop the skills to provide safer, healthier homes for residents? This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of housing education by delivering courses on Damp & Mould awareness, Awaab's Law, Housing Disrepair, and Fitness for Habitation. You'll play a key role in equipping housing professionals with the legal understanding and practical tools they need to protect residents and uphold standards across Places for People and organisations in the Housing Sector. This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent as we expand our training and apprenticeship programmes. If you're ready to play your part in building healthier homes and inspiring the next generation of housing professionals, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do: • Develop and deliver engaging learning content on Healthy Homes, with a focus on damp, mould, and related issues., • Create practical, interactive resources and workshops that bring the subject to life for housing professionals at all levels., • Assess learner progress through assignments, discussions, and workplace application, ensuring learning translates into action., • Keep content up to date with legislation, regulation, and emerging best practice across the sector., • Provide coaching, support, and constructive feedback to learners to help embed lasting knowledge and confidence. The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below: • Substantial experience working within the social housing sector, particularly in roles related to property condition, building surveying, or repairs, • Strong understanding of damp and mould issues, including health impacts and remediation strategies, • Familiarity with Awaab's Law, housing disrepair legislation, and landlord responsibilities If you meet the essential criteria, have the following skill sets and want to make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you: • Ideally, qualified to deliver training (e.g. Level 3 Award in Learning and Development or Teaching and Assessing, or willing to work towards it)., • Excellent communicator and facilitator, able to engage learners with different levels of technical knowledge., • Confident designing lesson plans, materials, and assessments that are both robust and practical., • Organised, proactive, and passionate about raising standards in the housing sector. We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Company Car, • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Lancashire. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Hamilton Woods Associates are working with a social housing contractor, to recruit to an Electrical Supervisor on a permanent basis.They require someone to work across their repairs service to carry out all aspects of electrical work including general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment plus act

We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week. 34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week. 34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Social Worker - Children's Services Are you a passionate and qualified Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives? We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker - Children's Services for a contract position based in County Hall Preston, with nationwide travel across Lancashire. If you have the required qualification and a commitment to excellent service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role: Social Worker - Children's Services As a Social Worker - Children's Services, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental needs are met. This contract position offers an exciting chance to work within a dynamic team, providing professional social work services across Lancashire. The role will be based in Preston Key Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to determine needs and risks., • Develop and implement personalized intervention plans., • Provide expert advice and support to families, carers, and other professionals., • Maintain detailed case records and comply with statutory requirements., • Collaborate with multi-agency teams to promote children's safety and welfare., • Participate in reviews and audits as required., • Travel across Lancashire as and when required, using your own vehicle (this is an essential car user position).Candidate Requirements:, • Must be social work qualified., • Registered as a social worker with Social Work England., • Genuine commitment to safeguarding and child protection., • Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills., • Ability to handle complex situations with empathy and professionalism., • Must be an essential car user, able to travel across Lancashire.Employment Details:, • Position type: Contract, • Contract length: agency, • Location: County Hall Preston, with travel across Lancashire, • Interview date: 27th October, • Salary: 36LTD inclusive of holiday pay or 28.63 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay Benefits of Joining Our Team:, • Competitive pay rate for the right candidate., • Supportive and dynamic team environment., • Opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives., • Mileage allowance for travel across Lancashire., • Flexible working arrangements where possible., • Ongoing professional development and support.How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV along with a cover letter. Please contact Jane Smith, our dedicated recruitment consultant, for further details. Email: Phone: 01772 208964 Join us as a Social Worker - Children's Services, and help build brighter futures for children and families across Lancashire!

Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure / Highways A leading UK infrastructure specialist delivering complex highways and civil engineering projects is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team in Preston. The company's reputation for technical excellence, safety, and social value has positioned it as a key delivery partner on major frameworks across the UK's road network for clients including National Highways and various local authorities. Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will manage all commercial and financial aspects of highway maintenance and civil engineering projects across the North West. The position demands control of cost, risk, and contract administration to ensure delivery within budget and in compliance with NEC frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and commercial forecasts, • Conduct monthly CVR reconciliations of cost and value, • Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment and final accounts, • Price and submit quotations for maintenance works and compensation events, • Administer subcontract procurement, valuations, and payments, • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and contractual risks, • Advise on claims, cost overruns, and variations in project scope, • Ensure scheme costs are accurately recorded in internal cost systems, • Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams, • Attend internal and external progress meetings as required Essential Requirements • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification/experience, • Proven experience administering NEC3/4 contracts within civil engineering or highways environments Benefits and Career Development • Competitive starting salary of £45,000 to £52,000, • £5,000 car allowance, • 25 days leave + bank holidays, • Private pension contributions, • Death in Service, • Private medical insurance, • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days on site / 2 days remote), • Opportunities to progress within a growing national infrastructure business, • Exposure to complex frameworks and multi-disciplinary teams, • Inclusive and professional culture promoting safety, wellbeing, and career advancement This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and growing main contractor delivering a secured pipeline of work for National Highways. The business can offer job security, an excellent work life balance and fantastic opportunities for career progression. Contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential discussion on 01342 330 539. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Gas Installer Social Housing (RH/TN/BN, Sussex Region) Salary: £45,000 - £50,470+ Bonus + High Earning Potential Location: RH/TN/BN, Sussex Region Benefits: Company Van + Fuel Card + Overtime + Excellent Perks Example Recruitment Group are proud to be working in partnership with a market-leading compliance and energy services provider operating across the UK. With over 3,200 employees across 20 offices, our client is a trusted name in the industry known for delivering quality, safety, and innovation in domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. Were now looking for an experienced Gas Installer to join their skilled team, delivering heating services within the social housing sector across the RH/TN/BN, Sussex Region. Whats on Offer £45,000 - £50,470 per annum plus bonus High earning potential with paid hours: 11 hours per combi swap / 18 hours per conversion Company van & fuel card provided Overtime available to boost your earnings Long-term contracts offering job security and career progression Additional ECO earnings opportunities Salary exchange pension scheme Employee assistance programme 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with length of service Enhanced family leave (dependent on service length) The Role Carry out heating installations to survey and client specifications, adhering to all regulations and safety standards Manage your own installations day-to-day and deliver work to a high professional standard Complete all contract paperwork accurately and on time Report any issues or deviations to your Installation Supervisor Ensure cleanliness, professionalism, and respect in every home you visit Attend recalls if required Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental procedures What Were Looking For Valid ACS and relevant gas qualifications Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 6 points) Previous social housing experience desirable but not essential Strong commitment to customer service and professionalism Ability to work with a diverse customer base Join a Team That Values You Our client is Londons largest and most successful gas contractor , built on long-term partnerships that provide their engineers with stability, progression, and pride in their work . If youre ready to take the next step in your gas engineering career with a company that rewards skill and dedication apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ

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