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Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Wigan £40 per hour The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five. Each Team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, a Senior Social worker and 6 Social Workers. Families who we work with in Duty require our expert assessment and intervention skills at the very first stage of assessmen... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About PhixFlow PhixFlow is an established (since 2004), highly respected company delivering a unique low-code platform for complex data integration and business process automation. The customers we partner with include major Telcos, Utilities, and Financial Services, to solve their most intricate business challenges. Despite our stability and history, we operate with the agility and technical freedom of a start-up. The Challenge: Innovating Platform Reach, UX, and AI We are looking for a highly capable Full-Stack Engineer who will serve as a core innovator driving the evolution of our PhixFlow platform across three critical areas: 1. Enterprise Integration: Designing and implementing features for seamless data exchange with mission-critical systems like SAP and Salesforce., 2. Intuitive UX/DX (Developer Experience): Extending the platform's reach by designing and building highly intuitive user experiences for less technical business users., 3. AI Integration: Researching and developing new features that integrate AI capabilities into the platform to enhance automation and decision-making. Your ability to learn quickly and reason through complex systems is critical, ensuring we balance innovation with performance, security, and usability. Core Technical Skills Requested ● Proven experience working effectively within large, enterprise-scale codebases. ● Solid proficiency in Java (deep server-side development and platform architecture familiarity). ● Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React (front-end development, with an interest in UX/UI principles). ● Expertise in SQL and designing/optimising relational database schemas. ● We seek deep understanding of fundamental technical skills, including clean code principles and complex system design. Culture, Compensation & Benefits We understand that outstanding engineers require true work-life balance and flexibility. We are a remote-first company focused entirely on output and quality, not hours logged. We will consider candidates seeking flexible hours, reduced hours, or a compressed working pattern to fit around personal or family commitments. ● Working Pattern: Flexibility is Key: Available as Full-Time (5 days) or equivalent to a 4-day week (Salary adjusted pro-rata). ● Salary Range (Full-Time): £55,000 to £62,000 per annum. ● Work Model: Remote-First. ● Development: 5 dedicated training days per year for professional growth. ● Time Off: 25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday, increasing for long service. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption benefits. ● Health & Finance: Company Pension contribution and private health insurance, including Dental and Optical and option to add family members. ● Well-being: Active Wellbeing Committee and Gym membership contribution. ● Team Connection: Weekly virtual coffee chats, regular social events, including an annual Company Christmas Meal. ● In-Person: 4 team meetings per year in Cambridge, UK. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs can be fully expensed for those outside the Cambridge area. ● Equipment: All necessary equipment provided including Laptops, Screens, Chair and Sit-Stand desk. Application & Interview Process We aim for a streamlined and efficient hiring experience that respects your time. 2. Online Assessment: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a short intellectual challenge (logic test) designed to evaluate reasoning and problem-solving aptitude., 3. Interviews: We conduct up to two virtual interviews focusing on technical depth, cultural fit, and your approach to complex challenges. Determining Salary within the Range Salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's proven experience, demonstrated technical expertise, and agreed working pattern. Offers will typically be structured as follows for Full-Time (5-day) work: ● £55,000 - £57,000: For candidates who meet core skills and demonstrate strong learning aptitude, but require moderate ramp-up time on the platform. ● £58,000 - £62,000: For highly experienced candidates who exceed the minimum requirements, have significant and demonstrated expertise in complex integration, and can immediately contribute to the innovation and architectural evolution of the PhixFlow platform. Technology Keywords & Interests Experience with, or a strong interest in, the following or similar technologies and concepts is highly valuable: ● Backend: Java, Spring, Hibernate, multi-threading/concurrency, Quarkus/Micronaut. ● Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, D3.js, SVG, CSS. ● Database: SQL (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle), Data Modelling. ● Infrastructure: Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS), Git. ● Advanced Topics: AI/LLM (Large Language Models), Small Language Models, Fine Tuning, Security, Design Patterns.

Waste Management Internship – Operations Support Role Overview We are seeking a Waste Management Intern to support our Contract Management team across multiple sites, focusing on operational procedures, client engagement, and initiatives that promote re-use and community value. The role involves ensuring safe operations, minimising environmental impact, maintaining high service standards, and assisting with efficient site management in line with budget objectives. This internship provides hands-on exposure to all aspects of waste operations, with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities for revenue generation, community engagement, and social value. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) • Take responsibility for personal safety and support the safety of all staff, contractors, and visitors., • Understand and comply with company HSEQ policies and procedures., • Support contract staff with operational issues, training, and development., • Identify opportunities to improve operations, with a focus on re-use and social value initiatives., • Assist with client engagement and respond to queries from local authorities or other stakeholders., • Monitor energy usage and support initiatives aligned with sustainability standards. Operational Support • Assist operational teams to maintain compliance with company management systems, risk assessments, and safe working procedures., • Monitor day-to-day site operations to ensure adherence to legislation and company standards in safety, quality, and environmental performance., • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders., • Support the development of staff knowledge and skills through training and mentoring., • Help implement HR policies, training plans, and site-specific compliance initiatives., • Share best practice across sites and support new contract mobilisations., • Be flexible with work location as required by business needs. Training and Development • Completion of relevant competency and technical training modules., • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in waste operations, site management, and community engagement., • Support and mentoring from experienced operational and management staff. Personal Attributes & Requirements • Commercial awareness and ability to consider cost-effectiveness in decisions., • Numerate and financially conscious., • Highly motivated with resilience and determination to meet objectives., • Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering value., • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to represent the organisation professionally., • Ability to develop and support staff effectively., • Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities., • Full UK driving licence; access to own transport is beneficial.

Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer Work Pattern: On-site (with client visits) Salary: £35,000-£45,000 Location: Skelmersdale Overview This growing company is looking for a skilled 3rd Line Support Engineer to act as the technical escalation point for its service desk. This role suits a confident, solutions-focused engineer with strong troubleshooting ability and broad technical expertise. You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive company, which place value on internal progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Handle complex technical escalations and support junior engineers., • Deliver advanced troubleshooting across cloud services, networking, servers, security tools, and endpoint management., • Drive service improvements by refining standards and processes., • Lead root-cause investigations and ensure long-term fixes for recurring issues., • Support technical projects including migrations, onboarding, and infrastructure upgrades., • Liaise with vendors and partners to resolve challenging issues., • Maintain and improve internal documentation and knowledge resources., • Provide technical insight for internal teams and client reviews. Skills & Experience • Previous experience in a senior or 3rd line role (MSP experience preferred)., • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, routing), firewalls, cloud services, and backups., • Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to continual service improvement. Benefits • Private healthcare, • Birthdays off, • Professional development plans, • Funded qualifications, • Fun & social team If you are interested, please apply now.

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan.

A highly respected regional firm with a strong national reputation in clinical negligence is looking to recruit Clinical Negligence Solicitors at a range of experience levels, from 1 year PQE through to senior grade, to join its expanding and well-accredited team. The firm is known for its excellent work-life balance, offering hybrid and fully remote working options. Candidates can benefit from a highly flexible model requiring as little as one or two days’ office attendance per month in Leeds. This opportunity offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can handle high-quality clinical negligence work alongside APIL, AvMA and Law Society accredited specialists. Whether you are early in your clinical negligence career or an experienced litigator seeking more autonomy, flexibility and development, the firm can offer a role tailored to your level. The firm is known for its excellent work-life balance, offering hybrid and remote working options. More senior candidates can benefit from a highly flexible model requiring as little as two days’ office attendance per month in Leeds. About the Role You will manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from initial instruction through to settlement or litigation, depending on the complexity of the work appropriate to your level. You will work closely with medical experts, counsel, and clients, progressing cases proactively and providing clear, empathetic advice. More experienced candidates will also have opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to departmental strategy and help drive high standards of service and performance. Key Responsibilities Managing a clinical negligence caseload independently, appropriate to experience Handling all aspects of litigation including drafting, negotiations and trial preparation Liaising with clients, medical experts and third parties with professionalism and compassion Supporting junior team members and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture Meeting performance and financial targets in line with departmental goals Ensuring accurate and timely recording of casework and documentation Supporting the Head of Department or Team Leader with service delivery and team objectives About You Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (1 year PQE right through to senior level welcome) Experience managing your own clinical negligence files with good outcomes Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines confidently Commercially aware and comfortable working in a target-driven environment Proficient in case management systems and general IT Supportive and collaborative, with the ability to mentor others at more senior levels Senior candidates (8+ PQE or equivalent) should also be able to demonstrate: Experience handling high-value and complex clinical negligence litigation Confidence leading on strategy, supervision and team development Salary & Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonus 35-hour working week 35 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas closure Option to purchase up to 3 additional days’ leave Enhanced holiday entitlement after 5, 7 and 9 years Hybrid and remote working options Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF support Company sick pay Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice Life assurance Medicash health plan (dental, optical and routine medical) Monthly staff recognition awards and fully funded company social events Agile working culture supporting work-life balance Clear, structured progression pathways including Associate and Partner routes Access to ongoing training and professional development Apply Now This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking clinical negligence team offering flexibility, a supportive culture, and real long-term career progression. Whether you are developing your expertise or stepping into a senior, strategic role, this firm provides an environment where you can thrive. Please apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Wigan £40 per hour The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five.Each Team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, a Senior Social worker and 6 Social Workers.Fa

Service Lead - Children in Care, Care Leavers and Adoption Wigan Life Centre South Salary: Grade 16, £74,122 per annum 37 hours per week We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role: Our current Service Lead for Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Adoption is retiring! If you are ready to build on a legacy of compassion, determination, and outstanding impactand lead a service that truly makes a differencewe would love to hear from you. This is a pivotal leadership role, we are seeking an exceptional individual to take the service forward into its next chapter. The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, operational expertise, and a commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice. They will lead a passionate and skilled team, ensuring that children and care leavers receive the support they need to thrive. About you: Compassionate, resilient, approachable, nurturing, fun are some words that spring to mind, to describe who we are looking for. Let's not forget you will have a contagious energy and leadership style that makes our teams feel safe and well looked after, because our social workers are just as important to us as our children and families. We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in children's social care, particularly in supporting children in care and care leavers. You will bring the ability to inspire and empower teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice. With strategic insight and operational expertise, you will lead transformation, champion corporate parenting and drive high quality practice across the service. About us: Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. We have a culture that fosters positivity, courage, accountability, and kindness, rooted in asset-based ways of working, that make a difference for our children and families. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for . To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK () Prove your right to work to an employer If you like the sound of this role and would like to know more our Practice Director, Sandie Hayes, is more than happy to speak to you. You can contact at to arrange a chat. Interview date: To Be Confirmed This is a politically restricted role This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Job Specification DBS Applicant Information Privacy Notice

Job Description Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Wigan £40 per hour The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five.Each Team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, a Senior Social worker and 6 Social Workers.Fa

Candidates must be qualified social workers, with experience of leading across the full range of services. Service Director: Children's Social Care. You’ll lead and oversee all aspects of children’s social care, encouraging best practice, collaborative practice and the highest standards.

Degree in Social Work and current Social Work England registration. A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.

Candidates must be qualified social workers, with experience of leading across the full range of services. You’ll lead and oversee all aspects of children’s social care, encouraging best practice, collaborative practice and the highest standards.

Degree in Social Work and current Social Work England registration. A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.

Key Responsibilities include: Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and

Key Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support Undertake annual foster carer reviews Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings Complete relevant training and CPD Parti

You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Understanding of homelessness and complex needs of people from different backgrounds Ability to

To ensure that early help and social care casework across the Service is regularly reviewed and audited and that key themes arising from audits are addressed within a culture of continuous improvement. To ensure safe, timely and appropriate transfer of cases across Early Help, Children’s Social Ca

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'.

Emergency Social Work Service must maintain strong links with daytime Social Work services and therefore the Team Leader role will include certain tasks/duties to ensure strong working links between Emergency Social Work and locality Social Work offices. As the Team Leader at Emergency Social Work S

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job descript

Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Alderley Edge - 25 hours per week - Permanent.At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft.It's about blending beans with dedication, serving up memorable moments, and proudly making greatness every day.And as a Team Leader, you can too.We're a global coffee brand with bold

Community and Enterprise Resources provide cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including, schools, council offices and police stations. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job descri

Recent or current UK experience as a Senior Social Worker or Social Worker. As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide practical and social work support for children, young people, and families, managing a complex caseload with a focus on safety and empowerment. We are seeking an exceptional Senior

Community & Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including schools, council offices and police stations. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification

Hertfordshire-based Social Care Manager, locally present to support you. Social Care Manager and more live and work in. Employer: Frontline Social Care.

Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Role Overview: Social Worker – Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

With advanced facilities, modern technology and a multidisciplinary team of leading healthcare professionals, the clinic offers comprehensive services including maternity, gynaecology, pelvic health physiotherapy, menopause care and general practice - all under one roof. Provide a warm, welcoming, a

In addition to providing on-site services, the clinic also offers virtual and remote services to support patients worldwide. We are looking for someone with strong customer service skills in sales, marketing and delivery with strong accounts and administration ability. Patient Services & Communicati

To be able to explain the Corporate values and behaviours to the service and to discuss equality, diversity, and inclusion with practitioners, challenging discrimination and raising issues of inequality. Substantial post-qualification experience of working in a statutory social care or health settin

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigates complaints about councils and adult social care providers in England. We're looking for a detail-oriented Access to Information Assistant to join our team, processing data protection subject access requests and freedom of information reques

Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service. Ensure that our apprentices receive a high-quality service and make excellent progress.

Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedi

Whilst our team doesn't meet service users face-to-face, we do provide direct customer service and act as the ‘front door’ to our Adults’ Health and Care services. In line with our Care Act (2014) duties, and using a strengths-based approach, we identify support networks, signpost people to al

As a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us.As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and

Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.

If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children’s service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. If your experience as a social worker is within anoth

Covering reception duties, answering the telephone and welcoming people into the service. Supporting the collection and inputting of service data. You’ll also be expected to participate in team meetings and carry out other tasks where necessary to support the needs of the service.

Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.

They are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to be based in their office in Pontefract to lead the service delivery within the Yorkshire and North East region, managing a team of office based and home-based Social Work Assistants providing advice and support to former Miners and their de

Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations. Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store – work closely with your t

Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work. Waste Services Engagement Team Leader. Do you have experience working in a Waste Services Environment and are looking for

We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials /Essentials Plus. Our clients span telecommunications, Government infrastructure, and digital currencies - covering essential services and critical payment infrastructure. NCSC Assurance service provider

Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.

Long service awards that recognise and celebrate your commitment. Delivering outstanding customer service that leaves a lasting impression.

Their services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works. Operational management experience/service delivery in trade role - managing operatives and subcontractors’ performance and KPIs. Delivering a compliant, safe and resilient serv