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Requisition ID 61502 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. We are currently recruiting for a Plant Manager to lead the team at our liquid flavour facility in Runcorn. Reporting directly to the European Manufacturing Director, the successful candidate will provide positive leadership and direction in all areas of the plant’s operation to achieve and improve performance in the areas of safety, quality, cost, service and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing plant leader to join this key site at an exciting time. In November, Runcorn will become Kerry’s first fully digitized plant in Europe, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving the success of the launch and fully leveraging the technology to maximise the ROI. At all of our locations, safety is our no. 1 priority, we also expect it to be yours, as such you’ll have experience of building and maintaining a strong ‘safety culture’. • Provide clear direction, leadership and support to departmental managers, including Production, Engineering, QHSE, Supply Chain, • Formulate and establish plans, policies and objectives which will deliver the site manufacturing plans and required operational performance around safety, quality, human resource, output, inventory and financial performance., • Facilitate plant compliance with customer, division, corporate, and regulatory requirements and policies., • Identify process improvements to lower production costs and reduce operational variation and enhance finished product consistency., • Ensure that Kerry continues to deliver operational excellence through uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of quality, cost, service, and employee leadership and safety., • Provide clear and consistent communication and leadership around objectives and expectations to all internal teams and external suppliers to ensure site objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded., • Provide oversight of projects and capital investment so that resources are effectively utilised and output not affected whilst improvement / modernisation works are delivered within agreed parameters., • Ideally you’ll be qualified to degree level in Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field. An MBA is highly desirable., • Several years of progressive management experience, within the food manufacturing industry with at least 3 years at Senior Leadership / Plant Manager level., • Experience within the flavour or taste sectors is highly beneficial., • This role requires a strong leader with exceptional team building, communication skills and the ability to motivate others and drive results / positive outcomes., • Safety first mindset – Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH is highly desirable, • Formal CI Training e.g. Kaizan, 5S, GMP, SMED, OEE is desirable., • HACCP and food safety experience., • Able to influence and persuade, apply logical thinking and a pragmatic approach., • Ability to accurately prepare and articulate operational budgets, forecasts and reports., • Competitive Salary, • Performance bonus, • Matched pension scheme up to 10%., • Life Assurance, • Private Medical Health, • Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more., • Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing., • Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program., • OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year., • OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year., • MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter #LI-JP2 Posting Type LI

Registered Operations Manager Location: Frodsham, Runcorn & Widnes area Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (no on-call) About the Role An established, highly rated home care provider is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Care Manager / Operations Manager to lead and oversee their branch operations across Frodsham and surrounding areas. This is a confidential replacement position offering full operational autonomy and the opportunity to manage a well-resourced, award-winning team delivering exceptional private home care services. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day branch performance, compliance, client satisfaction, and team development — ensuring the service continues to deliver outstanding care while maintaining a balanced, supportive work culture. Key Responsibilities • Lead all aspects of branch operations and service delivery, • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality frameworks, • Manage and support the office team, including care coordinators, HR, and field supervisors, • Oversee care consultations, care planning, onboarding, and service reviews, • Maintain exceptional standards of client care and satisfaction, • Collaborate on business development and service growth initiatives, • Support future expansion into complex care services, • Ensure governance, risk, and audit processes remain robust, • Uphold a positive, people-first culture focused on wellbeing and professional development About You We’re looking for a confident, commercially aware, and people-focused leader who can run a branch independently. You will ideally have: • Proven experience as a Registered Care Manager or Operations Manager within domiciliary / home care, • A strong track record in CQC compliance and leadership, • Excellent understanding of private care models, assessments, and client onboarding, • Ability to balance service quality with business growth and performance, • Emotional and intellectual agility — able to lead with empathy and clarity, • NVQ Level 5 (or working towards) in Health & Social Care, • A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care What’s on Offer • Salary from £40,000 – £47,000 (DOE), • Potential to increase to £50,000 for exceptional experience, • Performance-related bonus opportunities (e.g., £2,000 annual bonus for exceeding branch targets), • 40-hour week with no on-call duties, • A balanced, well-supported environment with strong leadership backing Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact details If you would like to be considered for the Registered Operations Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Robbie Peto direct on 0161 938 1181. Alternatively, please email

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team at Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes which has a strong emphasis on teamwork, and where you will provide care for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. Y ou report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Social Worker you will be: Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format. Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work degree Social Work England Registratopn Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working Location : Bennett’s Lane, Widnes, Warrington, WA8 0GT You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility which provides care for men and women with complex mental health requirements. T he hospital is split into four distinct areas: Male Autism Service for the challenging and complex needs of adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental health and physical health needs. Low secure care setting for men with a mental illness with or without personality disorder/mild LD You will be working alongside the team with the aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of service users and to help them develop and maintain healthy relationships with others. Gateway Recovery Centre will work to reduce risk behaviours associated with mental health conditions so that our patients can ultimately live successful and fulfilling lives within the community. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £40.579 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities

Make a Difference – Lead Clinical Excellence Across the UK Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or Senior Clinical Governance and Practice Development Manager with a strong background working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people? Do you thrive on driving innovation, shaping excellent clinical and therapeutic practice, and influencing national policy? If so, this is your opportunity to join us as a Senior Clinical Governance and Practice Development Manager. This is a full time permanent role with some national travel required. If you live within an hour of our head office in Widnes you will be asked to join other members of the Clinical and Quality teams there to work once a week. What is "The Deal" for you? • Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two. There will be a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week., • Pension: contributory pension scheme, • Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app, • Best Lives Bolder: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder, • Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!, • Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life This pivotal role sits at the heart of our mission to deliver excellent, personalised care that promotes independence and fulfilling lives. You will lead the strategic development of occupational therapy practice and champion our Learning Disability and Autism specialty, ensuring our clinical and therapeutic model remains agile, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of the people we support. Day to Day: • Shape Strategy: Drive the development of occupational therapy practice and lead service improvement initiatives across the organisation., • Enhance Quality: Integrate clinical effectiveness and audit into our Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement., • Lead Innovation: Contribute to national networks, research, and policy development to advance best practice., • Support Frontline Services: Provide expert advice, clinical supervision, and leadership to colleagues managing complex cases., • Champion Co-Production: Ensure people with lived experience are central to service planning and delivery., • Develop Capability: Design and deliver training programmes that build competence and confidence across teams. Our ideal Candidate Essential: • Registered Occupational Therapist (BSc/MSc) with HCPC registration., • Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in Autism, Learning Disability, or Sensory Integration., • Substantial experience in clinical leadership and service development., • Expertise in therapeutic interventions relevant to Learning Disability and Autism., • Strong knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement., • Proven ability to provide clinical supervision and training. Desirable: • Social Care or Management qualification., • Experience influencing practice at a regional or national level. Skills & Attributes: • Strategic thinker with a track record of partnership building and innovation., • Excellent communicator, confident presenting at national forums., • Inclusive leader who fosters collaboration and empowers teams., • Resilient, adaptable, and committed to person-centred care. Why join us ? • Influence national clinical policy and shape the future of care., • Work alongside passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation., • Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation, and sector-leading initiatives. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about our charity check out: ___ To find out more about our charity check out: We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about enabling senior leaders to focus on what matters most? We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to our Executive Team and Communications function. This is a pivotal role that ensures smooth operations, effective stakeholder engagement, and contributes directly to our strategic objectives. This is a full-time permanent role, and the successful candidate will need to be based within an hour’s commute of our head office in Widnes as you will be required to attend the office at least once a week. What is "The Deal" for you? • Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two. There will be a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week., • Pension: Contributory pension scheme, • Benefits: Retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app, • Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity that is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible, • Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!, • Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life You’ll be the go-to person for diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and inbox oversight, while also supporting key communications and people projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy building strong relationships, this role is for you. Day to Day: • Executive Support: Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle inboxes for Executive Team members, ensuring priorities are met and time is optimised., • Meeting & Event Coordination: Prepare agendas, book rooms and travel, and oversee logistics for high-profile meetings and events., • Financial Administration: Process expenses, credit card reconciliations, and Agresso transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy., • Communications Support: Assist with stock management, reward and recognition schemes, and budget tracking for the Communications team., • Governance & Reporting: Prepare board papers, track actions, and support governance processes to maintain organisational transparency., • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships internally and externally, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Our Ideal Candidate: • Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities., • Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with a professional and approachable style., • Financial administration experience, including expenses and procurement systems (Agresso or similar)., • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI)., • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Desirable: • Project management experience or qualifications., • CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR knowledge., • Experience in communications support and event coordination. Why Join Us ? • Be at the heart of strategic operations, working closely with the Executive Team and senior leaders., • Play a key role in shaping positive stakeholder experiences and organisational success., • Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills in governance, communications, and project coordination. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about our charity check out: ___ To find out more about our charity check out: We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Lead Social Worker join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Wheaton Ashton, Stafford. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive Multidisciplinary Team, you will be the safeguarding lead for the hospital and will provide professional social work direction and support ensuring the individual needs of our young people are met and taking the lead in the development of aftercare placements, providing parents, carers and service agencies with information regarding these placements. What you'll be doing: Compiling comprehensive social history reports for all our young people including in the assessment process Ensuring that our young people are aware of their rights to Mental Health Review Tribunals (MHRTs) and make appropriate arrangements for their legal representation Making recommendations on the practice and development of social work within the unit to the Unit General Manager Ensuring that reports are provided by Social Workers representing the purchasing authority and are made available to MHRTs Developing a resident advocacy programme and befriending scheme, utilising local community resources where possible Researching, on behalf of Care Principles, aftercare services and advise the clinical team of identified strengths and weaknesses Participating in the delivery of the behavioural support and other treatment programmes Attending assessment meetings, house rounds and reviews of resident care Providing individual and group patient counselling in areas of professional competence Providing patients, relatives and carers with information and support regarding entitlements to statutory benefits Conforming at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities, and treat residents, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all time s What you'll have: Degree in Social Work Registered with Social Work England Experience of Safeguarding Children Experience of leading a team in a similar setting 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 committed 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 £1000 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