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Cyber Security Placement Programme - No Experience Required\n\nOur training will help you kick-start a new career in Cyber Security.\n\nWe are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training courses will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion.\n\nWhether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you.\n\nThe traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 10-12 weeks:\n\nStep 1 - Online Training\n\nThe first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training.\n\nStep 2 – Practical Training\n\nYou will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready.\n\nStep 3 – Official exams\n\nYou will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles.\n\nStep 4 – IT Technician placement\n\nYou will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a cyber security analyst role. While working as an IT Technician, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the cyber security field. This will consist of online training, practical training and an official exam.\n\nCyber Security Role\n\nOnce you have completed all of the mandatory training in step four and have the required two years experience in the IT industry, you will be ready to move into your Cyber Security Analyst role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified cyber security staff.\n\nAt a one off cost of £990, or a deposit of £206 followed by 13 interest free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.\n\nRead through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.\n\n‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

IT Technician Placement Programme - No Experience Required\n\nOur training will help you kick-start a new career in IT.\n\nWe are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT support Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion.\n\nWhether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you.\n\nThe traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps, which can be finished in as little as 3 months:\n\nStep 1 - Online Training\n\nThe first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training.\n\nStep 2 – Practical Training\n\nYou will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready.\n\nStep 3 – Official exams\n\nYou will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our IT Support Traineeship and be ready to start work.\n\nThrough our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area. We can guarantee you a starting salary of between £25-35k, working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role.\n\nWe guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £795, or 13 interest free monthly instalments of £68, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT.\n\nRead through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.\n\n‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Job Description: Agency Care Home Chef – Temporary Shifts – Colchester Pay: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour Location: Colchester Role Type: Temporary / Agency Shift Pattern: Day Shifts & Weekend Shifts Expected Hours: Flexible / Ad Hoc Hours Available Regulatory Setting: FSA Regulated Environments Open To: Male & Female Candidates Job Overview We are seeking skilled and dynamic Agency Care Home Chefs to join our growing team supporting care homes and healthcare settings across Colchester This is an exciting opportunity for experienced chefs who are passionate about delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for elderly and vulnerable residents while working within professional care environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary expertise, excellent food safety knowledge, and experience managing kitchen operations in fast-paced settings. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and resident satisfaction. We are looking for reliable, flexible, and professional chefs who can adapt to various care home settings and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities • Planning, preparing, and cooking meals for care home residents, • Preparing IDDSI modified meals in line with dietary and swallowing requirements, • Overseeing daily food preparation and cooking activities while ensuring consistency and quality, • Supervising kitchen staff, providing support, guidance, and leadership where required, • Managing food production schedules to meet service demands efficiently, • Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and FSA requirements, • Monitoring stock levels, managing inventory, and minimising food waste, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment, • Completing kitchen documentation, temperature checks, and food safety records accurately, • Supporting hospitality service and maintaining a professional approach at all times, • Working collaboratively with care home staff to support residents’ dietary and nutritional needs Essential Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef, Care Home Chef, or Agency Chef preferred, • Experience within healthcare, care home, catering, or hospitality environments desirable, • Strong knowledge of food production, preparation, and cooking techniques, • Knowledge and experience preparing IDDSI modified food essential, • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required, • IDDSI Modified Food Training Certificate required, • Good understanding of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices, • Previous kitchen supervision or leadership experience preferred, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Professional, reliable, and flexible approach to work, • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced kitchen environments, • Strong communication and teamwork skills What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay rates, • Flexible temporary and ad hoc shifts, • Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team, • Opportunity to work across a variety of care home settings, • Supportive and professional working environments, • Regular weekday and weekend shifts available, • Immediate starts available If you are an experienced Care Home Chef looking for flexible temporary opportunities across Colchester, we would love to hear from you.

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Ready to take the next step in your early years career? We’re recruiting an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader at Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery. • School\n House, Colchester Academy, Hawthorne Avenue, Essex, CO4 3JN, • Full\n time - 36 hours, • £29,245\n per annum Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is a beautiful converted\nhouse nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2022). We provide a\nwarm, home‑from‑home environment where children feel safe, supported and ready\nto thrive. The nursery is located on Hawthorn Avenue via Acacia Avenue, based\non the school grounds of Colchester Academy, offering a well‑established\nsetting at the heart of the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a\ncomprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus\nbank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees\nfor your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing\nSupport: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and\ndevelopment opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our\nreferral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Lead the room to deliver engaging, age‑appropriate\nlearning experiences, • Support children’s physical, emotional, social\nand intellectual development, • Role model best practice and support staff\ndevelopment and consistency, • Oversee high‑quality learning records and\nsystems (EyLog/EyMan), • Ensure the safety, wellbeing and EYFS compliance\nat all times Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare\nqualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years\n- Essential, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to\nachieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the\nEYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare\nof children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service\nCertificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to\nenhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is part of\nthe Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person,\nwith equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they\nare an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity\nand anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to\ntheir individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race,\nreligion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual\norientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national\norigin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Holly Corner Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Ready to take the next step in your early years career? We’re recruiting an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader at Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery. • School\n House, Colchester Academy, Hawthorne Avenue, Essex, CO4 3JN, • Full\n time - 36 hours, • £29,245\n per annum Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is a beautiful converted\nhouse nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2022). We provide a\nwarm, home‑from‑home environment where children feel safe, supported and ready\nto thrive. The nursery is located on Hawthorn Avenue via Acacia Avenue, based\non the school grounds of Colchester Academy, offering a well‑established\nsetting at the heart of the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a\ncomprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus\nbank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees\nfor your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing\nSupport: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and\ndevelopment opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our\nreferral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Lead the room to deliver engaging, age‑appropriate\nlearning experiences, • Support children’s physical, emotional, social\nand intellectual development, • Role model best practice and support staff\ndevelopment and consistency, • Oversee high‑quality learning records and\nsystems (EyLog/EyMan), • Ensure the safety, wellbeing and EYFS compliance\nat all times Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare\nqualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years\n- Essential, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to\nachieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the\nEYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare\nof children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service\nCertificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to\nenhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is part of\nthe Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person,\nwith equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they\nare an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity\nand anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to\ntheir individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race,\nreligion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual\norientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national\norigin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Holly Corner Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Holly Corner Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

We have a voluntary opportunity available to support a gentleman in the Stanway area.About the Role:Provide regular face-to-face visits to a gentleman in his own home. This gentleman has a keen interest in music and word searches. he can be quite shy at times so needs someone who can engage him in conversation Key Duties:Offer companionship, conversation, and a listening ear to improve someone's we... ZIPC1_UKTJ

A flexible opportunity that works around you whether you're looking for Full or Part-Time. Imagine working for yourself, close to home, at your pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Our network of over 1200 local Advisors enjoy these benefits, alongside great earnings. Hillarys, established over 50 years ago, remains the UK's leading provider of window furnishings solutions with an annual t... ZIPC1_UKTJ

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Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Holly Corner Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester’s amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent., • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Holly Corner Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Birchstone Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team at Nayland House. The successful candidate will support the Home Manager in providing strong and sensitive leadership to our care and ancillary teams, ensuring that our residents live in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Home Manager in maintaining high standards of ca... ZIPC1_UKTJ

This is you: a self-starter, with great communication & sales skills, a persuasive ‘people-person' who enjoys dealing with all sorts of customers, looking to stretch your business development potential to the next level. You're excited by the uncapped earning potential for self-employment where you get all your appointments and pre-qualified leads supplied by head office, and all the training you n... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client wish to recruit a newly/recently qualified UK Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. The position is based in Essex and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines. \n\n You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t, • Directors Duties.\n\n\n The Candidate \n\n The successful candidate will have proven capability in assisting on general corporate matters, whilst all the while delivering excellent customer service. \n\n You will have the ability to deliver succinct high-quality advice, excellent client and team communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills and a desire to play a key role in the future development of the firm and the team. \n\n You will need to use your own initiative and provide good succinct commercial advice to clients. You will be computer literate, able to use a case management system and be able to type. \n\n The role will involve marketing and business development and therefore the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours and be comfortable attending a range of marketing events and progressing a variety of business development initiatives. \n\n

This is a unique opportunity for a driven and experienced Solicitor to join and lead the Corporate and Commercial team of a large Legal 500 Essex Law firm. The Team handles a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions with values exceeding £20m. \n\n This opportunity has arisen due to succession planning and restructuring to recruit a new Team Leader. The team consists of a mixture of highly qualified senior lawyers and junior lawyers. The Commercial and Corporate Finance Team also includes the regulatory offering, which continues to grow and offers new and exciting opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships. \n\n As Team Leader, the successful candidate will be granted a discounted fee target to acknowledge the time and commitment required to manage and develop a Team. \n\n The successful candidate will be expected to lead and develop the existing team whilst also identifying areas for growth and new revenue streams. The role will require excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture business partner relationships. The role will involves marketing and business development, and therefore, the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours and be comfortable attending a range of marketing events and progressing a variety of business development initiatives. \n\n Looking to the future, and ongoing succession planning there is an opportunity for additional recruitment into the team, which would give the successful candidate the chance to mould the team and create their own identity. \n\n This opportunity has fantastic potential and for the right candidate and presents a clear pathway to an equity position within the firm’s partnership. \n\n The firm has a progressive and flexible working culture, which includes the opportunity to work from home and flexibly throughout the day in accordance with the Firm’s guidelines and policies. However, it is important that the individual develops and maintains strong relationships with all members of the team across all of the firm’s offices. \n\n The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Leading a highly successful and motivated team;\n\t, • Coaching and mentoring a team of lawyers and support staff;\n\t, • Developing a team strategy and plan for growth;\n\t, • Reporting to the senior management team;\n\t, • Identifying training needs amongst team members;\n\t, • General corporate commercial work including:\n\t, • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t, • Directors Duties;\n\t, • General Commercial Contracts.\n

At Birchstone Care Homeswe are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs, to offer support and choice as required.We are looking for kind and caring individuals to join our happy and friendly team, those who share our values and will create a homely atmosphere for our residents.Your job will entail ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our Legal 500 Client’s highly regarded Wills, Trusts and Estates team we have a strong contentious probate practice that is going from strength to strength. With a rapidly growing caseload and reputation they now need to hire a solicitor into the team to support its continued development. \n\n This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a burgeoning practice and develop a long term career in this specialist area. You’ll need to be able to hit the ground running so you must be able to demonstrate ideally at least one year’s PQE as a solicitor (or equivalent) in civil litigation work – which should include a significant amount of contentious probate work. You’ll support the Partner on their cases as well as begin to build your own caseload under supervision. To support the development of the practice area we’ll expect you to have strong client-facing skills and the potential for, and interest in, getting involved in networking and business development activities. \n\n You will be part of an extremely friendly and welcoming team with an impressive client base and we’ll help you to grow your skills and develop your own reputation in the area. There are strong prospects for career advancement and the firm has a clear track record on promoting people based on merit with rapid advancement based on performance and ability. \n\n As a firm it is always important to them to nurture and support our people and this year we have invested heavily to support remote working. They have also introduced many adjustments to our premises to ensure a safe working environment for those who need/want to be in the office. Over the longer term they are committed to embracing a continued degree of home working and more flexibility in working arrangements to support our people with their changing lifestyles and expectations. \n\n

About The Role Are you looking for a new and excited role?Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Team Leader Support Worker to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis. This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Opportunity: Senior Care Assistant Colchester Brighthire Recruitment is advertising on behalf of our client, who is looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a small, family-run residential care home near Colchester. The home provides residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care and is currently rated Good by the CQC. With a strong focus on pers... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Join the RAC as a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Our SMR Division!\n\n Welcome to a new era of mobile repair! At the RAC, we’re not just about roadside rescue; we’re pioneering a fresh approach with our Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division. Here, you’ll deliver structured repair and servicing directly to our members, whether they’re at home or at work. \n\nWhy Choose Us?\n As a Mobile Vehicle Technician, you’ll enjoy: \n\n • \nCompetitive Salary: Start with a base salary of £40,170, with potential on-target earnings of up to £52,000.\n, • \nGuaranteed Overtime: Opt-in for guaranteed overtime after your first month, earning £30 per hour for extra days worked.\n, • \nStructured Work Hours: Enjoy a 40-hour work week with core hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and only 1 in 4 Saturdays.\n\n\nYour Daily Adventure Awaits!\n Forget emergency callouts and unpredictable shifts. With us, you’ll have: \n\n • A clear digital schedule with pre-booked jobs.\n, • The tools and support you need to perform quality work.\n, • Time to focus on:\n \n, • Routine servicing\n, • Advanced diagnostics\n, • In-depth repairs\n, • Member advice and recommendations\n, • Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards\n \n\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).\n, • A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician working on light vehicles.\n, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.\n\n\nBenefits That Go the Extra Mile\n As a Mobile Mechanic at the RAC, you’ll enjoy: \n\n • \nEarnings That Motivate: A market-competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses and premium-rate overtime.\n, • \nTools to Drive Your Future: Start with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service and access to a car salary sacrifice scheme.\n, • \nTime Off That Matters: 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays.\n, • \nFinancial Security & Perks: Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions and life assurance cover.\n, • \nWellbeing That Works for You: 24/7 confidential support service for you and your household.\n, • \nExtras That Make a Difference: Access to exclusive discounts and a stake in our collective success through the Colleague Share Scheme.\n\n\nWho Thrives Here?\n You’re not just skilled with tools; you’re great with people! Our Mobile Mechanics are the face of the RAC, providing reassurance and high-quality service directly to our members. If you enjoy: \n\n • Independence in a mobile role\n, • The stability of a trusted national organization\n, • Ongoing development, including future EV and diagnostic skills\n, • A role where giving members peace of mind is part of your daily work\n\n\nJoin Us at the RAC!\n With over 125 years of history and 12.5 million members, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s number one motoring services provider. Our culture reflects our ambition, backed by a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating. We celebrate individuality and champion every voice, welcoming people from all backgrounds and walks of life. \n\n Ready to start your journey with us? It takes just 5 minutes to apply—no CV required!

Become a Driving Instructor – Nationwide | Earn Up to £50,000+ with My Four Wheels \n\n Are you ready to embark on an exciting new career that offers flexibility, independence, and fantastic earning potential? Join My Four Wheels, a 5-star rated driving school with over 500 instructors nationwide. We’re expanding across the UK, and we want you to be part of our journey! \n\nWhy Choose This Opportunity?\n\n This role is perfect for anyone looking to make a career change. No prior instructing experience? No problem! All you need is a professional attitude, great people skills, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide comprehensive training to guide you on your path to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). \n\nWhat Makes Us Stand Out?\n\n\n • \nExcellent Earning Potential \n With lesson rates averaging around £38 per hour, you can enjoy a strong income whether you choose to work part-time or full-time. For instance, working just 32 hours a week can lead to earnings of up to £39k per year, while full-time instructors can potentially earn over £50,000.\n \n • \nTotal Flexibility \n You have the freedom to choose your working hours—mornings, evenings, weekends, or a full-time schedule. This career is designed to fit seamlessly into your life.\n \n • \nLocal Work, Less Travel \n Most instructors teach within 30 minutes of home, typically covering 6–8 postcodes. This means more teaching time and less time spent traveling.\n \n • \nEarn While You Train \n After passing DVSA Part 2, you can apply for a trainee licence, allowing you to start teaching and earning while you complete your final qualification stage.\n \n • \nNew Training Academy – Full Support Built In \n Our Training Academy offers a structured route through DVSA Parts 1, 2, and 3, featuring:\n \n • Flexible online learning for theory and preparation\n, • In-car coaching to enhance your driving and teaching skills\n, • Live classroom sessions for additional guidance and confidence\n, • Lesson plans, resources, and ongoing support to ensure your success\n \n \n \n, • \nDual-Control Vehicle Options \n We provide access to dual-control car options through established providers, including popular models like Ford Puma, Renault Clio, MG3, and Vauxhall Corsa, subject to availability.\n \n • \nA Rewarding Career \n You’ll play a vital role in helping learners gain independence, improve road safety, and experience the joy of seeing your students succeed.\n \n • \nTraining Fees Paid Back in Full \n All instructors pay for their training, but don’t worry! Training fees can be fully reimbursed after you’ve worked with us for one year (ask for details).\n\n\nEligibility Requirements\n\n To apply, you must meet the following DVSA requirements: \n\n • Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years\n\n, • Have no more than 5 penalty points\n\n, • Have no bans in the last 5 years\n\n, • Be reliable, patient, and confident in communicating with others\n\n\nReady to Start Your Journey?\n\n Submit your details today, and our team will reach out to explain the training route, timescales, and how quickly you can get started on this exciting new path!

Private Client Solicitor Ipswich or Colchester | Hybrid Working | Full or Part-Time Are you a Private Client professional looking for your next opportunity within a forward-thinking, people-focused law firm? We are working with a highly regarded and rapidly growing firm seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join their well-established team across East Anglia and Essex. The Opportunity You will join a busy and respected Private Client team handling a varied caseload, advising clients across: • Wills and estate planning, • Probate and estate administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), • Private Client matters from instruction through to completion The role also offers scope for individuals looking to take the next step in their career, with potential management responsibilities available depending on experience. What’s on Offer? • Full or part-time opportunities available, • Hybrid working (1–2 days working from home), • Reasonable targets and highly competitive uncapped bonus structure, • Genuine progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Modern culture with strong investment in employee development Whether you're actively looking or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, I'd be happy to have a confidential discussion. Apply now or contact me directly for further details.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Clinical Negligence Lawyer (Solicitor / CILEX) Due to continued growth, our Clinical Negligence team are seeking a talented lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) to join our expanding Clinical Negligence dept. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, including mid- to high-value and complex claims. You will handle a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, working closely with an experienced and supportive team. The Role You will work on a broad range of clinical negligence matters, including: • Birth injuries, • Surgical errors, • Hospital negligence, • Cosmetic surgery claims, • Dental negligence, • Mental health care claims, • Care home negligence, • Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, • GP negligence, • Prescription errors Our Work Our team has a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for clients, including: • Securing a six-figure settlement in a complex misdiagnosis claim resulting in amputation and life-changing injuries, • Achieving a five-figure settlement for a client who suffered a long-term wound infection caused by an infected mesh, • Recovering a five-figure settlement for a client who developed a serious infection following coronary artery bypass surgery due to surgical error About You We are looking for a Clinical Negligence lawyer with: • 2–4 years’ relevant experience, • Experience progressing cases through to settlement or trial (post exchange of expert evidence), • A strong track record of delivering exceptional client care, • Confidence in handling sensitive and complex client matters Key Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to build clear, persuasive arguments, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • A collaborative, team-oriented approach The Team You will report to Jason Brady, Partner and Head of the Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury team and work alongside experienced fee earners. You will also be supported by a trainee, paralegals, a costs lawyer, and dedicated administrative staff. Why Join Holmes & Hills? At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, respect, and authenticity. We are a modern, progressive firm committed to delivering outstanding client service while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer: • A competitive salary & benefits package, • A strong work/life balance with flexibility and a family-friendly approach, • Clear opportunities for progression through our structured Career and Training Pathways, • The chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking regional firm About us _ is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. Working in partnership with businesses and individuals Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. Independently recognised as a leading law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region. These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.

Audit Semi-Senior job with full study package in Colchester A leading UK accountancy firm is looking for an Audit Semi Senior to join their growing team. With a people first culture and Investors in People - Gold accreditation, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your audit career in a supportive, ambitious environment. The RoleYou’ll work across a varied client portfolio, supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion. You’ll gain exposure to complex work, build strong client relationships, and continue progressing toward full qualification with structured support. What You’ll Bring • Studying ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified and ready to progress, • Practice experience with strong bookkeeping skills, • Knowledge of Sage, Excel, Word (CaseWare desirable), • Up-to-date technical knowledge, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Client focused mindset What’s on Offer • Hybrid working with core hours (10-2) and two home working days, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays (28 days for trainees) + buy/sell options, • Competitive salary + performance recognition awards, • Clear progression pathways and structured development, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP, • And more What you need to do now If you’re looking to grow your audit career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays # 4789131

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too. Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care. Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a care home environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Company car, mobile phone and laptop Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses* If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

An established, customer-focused Insurance business in the Colchester area is looking for a Customer Service Adviser to join their friendly, growing team.\n\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with customers, delivering a brilliant service, and confidently upselling and cross-selling when it's right for the customer, backed by excellent training and development from day one (including support towards professional qualifications).\n\nWhat you'll be doing as a Customer Service Adviser:\n\nYou'll support customers across a range of personal lines Insurance products, handling enquiries, quotations, renewals and policy changes, while making the most of sales opportunities on every call.\n\nHandling inbound and outbound calls, providing a professional and personable service\nProducing Insurance quotations and converting opportunities into new and additional business\nSupporting renewals and retention, building strong customer relationships\nProcessing mid-term adjustments and customer instructions accurately\nIdentifying cross-sell opportunities and making introductions where appropriate\nRecording and managing leads and activity using a CRM system\nBuilding product knowledge over time with structured training and coaching\nAs you develop, supporting smaller business customers (training provided)What we're looking for to be a Customer Service Adviser\n\nPrevious Insurance customer service experience (motor/home Insurance ideal)\nComfortable with sales conversations, including upsell and cross-sell\nConfident communicator (verbal and written) with a strong telephone manner\nGood IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly\nOrganised, reliable and able to manage your own workload\nA positive, "can-do" approach and enjoyment of working in a small teamBenefits\n\n£25,000-£27,000 + bonus (depending on experience)\nFull training & development (technical knowledge, sales skills)\nSupport towards CII qualifications\nSupportive, friendly working environment\n25 days holiday + bank holidays\nFree parking (Great Tey area)\nCompany pension scheme

A flexible opportunity that works around you whether you’re looking for Full or Part-Time.\n\nImagine working for yourself, close to home, at your pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Our network of over 1200 local Advisors enjoy these benefits, alongside great earnings.\n\nHillarys, established over 50 years ago, remains the UK’s leading provider of window furnishings solutions with an annual turnover of £250m. We’re still enjoying strong growth and looking for more Advisors to join our team.\n\nOur Advisors visit customers at home to advise on and measure for a wide range of products solutions. Once manufactured and delivered, they return to install for a beautiful finish every time.\n\nIf this is unlike anything you’ve done before that’s ok – most of our self-employed Advisors started from the same position and have gone on to run successful Hillarys businesses for many years with our support – we are the experts after all. If you have a great personality, are approachable, a good communicator and care about great Service, you’re already halfway there.\n\nWe make it easy to find out more so why not join us on a virtual Discovery Session and learn everything you need to know about being a Hillarys Advisor. You can ask a current Advisor and one of our Area Managers any relevant questions – all from the comfort of your armchair with zero commitment!\n\nWork for yourself, not by yourself: the benefits of your own local business, within a model that removes the worries:\n\nWe’re experts in advertising so you won’t worry about finding customers\n\t\nHave the confidence that over 70% of customers go on to purchase from their Hillarys Advisor\n\t\nYou can focus on outstanding Service, ensuring your customers buy, and come back time and again\n\t\nFlexible hours to suit your lifestyle: manage your own diary and the time you want to commit\n\nThere’s a reason that so many Hillarys Advisors are successful. We’re just as committed as you to the partnership – that starts with a comprehensive package: Training-for-life, local business support, a plan that’s built around you, and all the things you’ll need to ensure a professional approach and finish from day one:\n\nAll the professional and practical Training you’ll ever need as you start and develop your business.\n\t\nComprehensive Sales Toolkit including complete Product samples, Tablet and software\n\t\nFull Installation Toolkit, including all measuring equipment, and tools (including power tools)\n\t\nA professional image – Hillarys branded clothing, and personalised business cards & leaflets\n\nThis is wrapped into a one-off investment of just £2995 and we’ve even got flexible ways to pay to help spread the investment. This is unquestionably the most simple and effective way to access the UK’s best opportunity. On top of the points above, you’ll need to hold a valid UK driving licence to get to customers locally.\n\nTo find out more complete the application form online, join one of our 45-minute Discovery sessions and learn about how good a fit Hillarys could be for you?

This position ideally requires experience of working as a Commercial Account Handler on a wide range of Commercial Insurance risks, as you'll be dealing with some major Clients.\n\nEmployment Specialists are pleased to be working alongside a well-respected name within the Insurance Industry and are looking to recruit an additional Senior Commercial Account Handler for their growing Corporate team.\n\nThere is a successful flexible working pattern in operation, including working from home.\n\nTo be successful in the Senior Commercial Account Handler role you will demonstrate: \n\nGood all-round Commercial insurance experience with technical knowledge across a range of classes of business\nA desire to develop strong client and insurer relationships\nWell-developed negotiation skills\nThe ability to support colleagues in a close team environment\nExcellent organisational skillsOur Client offers an attractive benefits package and a proven interest in career development within a proactive team environment which all means that this really is an opportunity for you to utilise your experience and progress.\n\n Areas of Responsibility of this Senior Commercial Account Handler role include:\n\nPlacing multi-class programmes of insurance for a portfolio clients\nEnsuring the adequacy and appropriateness of cover\nChecking the accuracy of policy documentation\nResolving client enquiries in a friendly, professional and timely manner\nProviding effective day to day management of the client relationship\nUndertaking renewal broking exercises\nNegotiating with insurers\nLiaising with the Account Executive\nDeveloping and maintaining strong client and insurer relationships\nProviding technical expertise across a broad range of Commercial insurance business \nOccasional client visits in support of the Account ExecutiveBenefits include:\n\nExcellent pension and Life Assurance\nPrivate Medical cover\nHoliday of 25day & Bank Holidays with option to buy up to 5 more days\nFlexible Benefits Scheme

Are you an experienced Interim Children's Residential Home Manager available for work?\n\n Our client, a reputable Children's residential care home, is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure the highest standards of care for its residents.\n \n This role offers a competitive daily rate of £400 - £500 for between 3-5 days per week, making it an attractive opportunity for seasoned professionals. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care.\n \n As the Interim Children's Residential Manager, you will:\n\nLead and manage the care home, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.\nOversee staff recruitment, training, and development to maintain a high-performing team.\nImplement and monitor care plans to ensure residents receive personalised and effective care.\nManage budgets and resources efficiently to optimise service delivery.\nFoster a positive and inclusive culture within the care home.\nLiaise with families, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies to ensure excellent communication and collaboration.\nConduct regular audits and reviews to maintain and improve care quality.\n Package and Benefits:\n\nDaily rate of £400 - £500.\nOpportunities to take the role on permanently.\nSupportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.The ideal candidate for the Interim Manager role will have:\n\nProven experience in managing a Children's residential home.\nStrong leadership and management skills.\nExcellent knowledge of care standards and regulatory requirements.\nAbility to develop and implement effective care plans.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nFinancial acumen to manage budgets effectively.\nA commitment to providing high-quality care and improving residents' quality of life.\n If you are interested please reach out to Max at Leaders In Care. (url removed)

Registered Children's Home Manager Colchester Essex CO2\n\nWe are looking for Registered Children's Home Manager for a new 5 Bed home in Colchester supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour. (Max 3 Children.)\nThere will be tremendous opportunities to grow, progression will be encouraged.\nYou will be confident and work with the Responsible Individual and owners.\nIf you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you\n\nRegistered Manager Skills and abilities\n\nAbility to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard.\nAbility to work as a team, working closely with colleagues and other agencies.\nAbility to solve problems.\nAble to work within the principles of the Children’s Act.\nDemonstrate a sound working knowledge of Child Protection Issues and Procedures.\nSound knowledge of Children’s Homes procedures and relevant issues.\nAbility to exercise authority.\nProven leadership and management abilities.\nCan evidence Ofsted inspections(URN)\nExcellent communication skills - both verbally and written.\nRegistered Manager knowledge and experience.\n\nAt least 1 year working experience as a Registered Manager in a Registered Children’s Home where the rating of their home is good to outstanding\nA minimum of two years’ experience at senior support level in a Children’s Home.\nExperience working with Children who have Mental Health, Emotional & Behavioural difficulties.\nHave a very good understanding of the children’s homes regulations and quality standards, 2015\nHave good knowledge and experience working as a designated safeguarding lead in children’s residential home (s)\nRegistered Manager qualifications\n\nThe Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or you are willing to work towards this) Or NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (Children’s Pathway) combined with a Leadership and Management Qualification\nWhat Can We Offer our Registered Manager?\n\nFull Time Role £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on Experience and Qualifications\nCompany Bonus Scheme & Incentives\nGenerous annual leave\nPerson Centred Development Plan including Therapeutic Training Qualifications.\nDo you meet the criteria above????\n\nWould you like to be considered for the role of Registered Children’s Home Manager?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to work for an amazing organisation!\n\nFor more information on this Registered Manager role in Colchester contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions\n\nAre you an innovative Individual who has either held an Ofsted Registration who is ready for the challenge of running an Ofsted Registered Home?

We are currently seeking highly motivated and experienced Conservatory Sales Executives to join our team.\n\nIf you are a driven and customer-oriented sales professional with a passion for design and the ability to create bespoke solutions, we would love to hear from you!\n\nThis is a self-employed position, offering the freedom to manage your own schedule and the potential for uncapped earnings!\n\nThis is us! Anglian Home Improvements, the UK’s leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for almost 60 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. The quality of our products along with our excellent customer service is only made possible by having great people representing our brand. We are looking to grow our team of dedicated Conservatory Sales Executives.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\nYou’ll receive Industry-leading training to equip you with in-depth knowledge of our bespoke living space and conservatory products; you’ll be proud of our products, your designs and confident in presenting them to customers using your existing and increasing sales abilities.\n\nYour role will involve:\n\nFollowing up on warm sales leads, visiting customers in their own homes.\nConducting in-depth consultations with customers to understand their specific requirements and design preferences.\nProvide expert advice and guidance on conservatory options, materials, and design possibilities.\nPrepare and present detailed quotes and proposals, tailored to each customer's unique needs.\nEducating customers about the products and services offered, thinking on your feet and cross-selling other products where appropriate.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nYou’ll need to be self-motivated and confident communicating with a variety of customers at a senior level. You’ll have:\n\nA keen eye for design and the ability to translate customer preferences into bespoke conservatory plans with the use of CAD.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with customers and build rapport.\nProven experience in sales and negotiation, with a track record of achieving targets.\nFlexible towards varied workloads and working hours.\nAble to provide a consistently high level of customer service.\nIdeally experienced within Home Improvements (or similar!)\nA driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car.\n\nWhat we can offer you\n\nPre – Qualified Appointments.\nAn opportunity to work with the best brand within the home improvement industry.\nIndustry-leading training.\nOngoing support and guidance to help you succeed and reach your full sales and business development potential enabling you to take home market leading commission!\nIf you want a rewarding self-employed career where you manage your own schedule, your own time, with an unlimited earning potential apply today, or request a call back.\n\nOur Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees

Please note the work will cover Essex for x3 days and then will be required to work away in Birmingham on Thursday night for last 2 days of work(accomodation provided, plus fuel expense and overnight allowance.) You must have a blue CSCS card and NVQ Level 2 in carpentry to be considered for this work.\n\nA leader in the provision of fire protection services and works within is looking for an experienced fire door carpenter to join their team. You will be working on care home premises, carrying out fire door remedial works. The works are located on one site and all materials provided. First 3 days in Essex then last 2 in Birmingham. Will require working away one night on Thursday.\n\nThe successful candidate will have:\n\n At least two year’s experience working with fire doors\n\n A strong background in carpentry and joinery\n\n Excellent technical knowledge of fire door compliance\n\n NVQ or equivalent in carpentry\n\n Experience installing fire doors and frames\n\n Experience upgrading and remediating existing doors and frames\n\n Experience working on social housing FRA contracts\n\n Own van/transport\n\nRoles and responsibilities\n\n Carrying out remedial works to new and existing fire doors\n\n Complete works in line with the manufacture’s specification\n\n Document works on a step-by-step basis, ensuring evidence is taken accurately\n\n Problem solving and being able to overcome unforeseen issues with the work\n\n Liaise with customers and members of the general public\n\nWhat's on offer?\n\n Fire door remedial works on a large residential premises (no social housing)\n\n Self-employed work for around 3 months / till end of summer.\n\n £220.00 per day based on 8 hrs worked\n\nThese vacancies are potentially for an immediate start and are long term positions for the right candidates

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.\nWe've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Customer Services Co-ordinator plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer experience, while supporting the wider operations team to achieve orders and deliverable smoothly and efficiently. You will be a knowledgeable, friendly and reliable point of contact for our customers and internal teams, you will be someone who enjoys building positive relationships, solving problems, and finding the best way forward.\n\nWhat will I be delivering?\n\n An exceptional customer experience, consistently going the extra mile to meet and exceed customer expectations.\n\n Day-to-day support for Sales Representatives, helping to coordinate sales and customer- related activities.\n\n Smooth coordinating across multi-faceted teams, including Global Sales, Supply Chain, Export and Production, to meet customer deadlines and requirements.\n\n Clear, timely status and delivery updates to our global customer base.\n\n Accurate coordination of complex orders and repairs through internal systems.\n\n Well organised shipments, ensuring all export documentation is complete and received on time.\n\n Acting as am ambassador by role-modelling our target culture in every interaction, both internally and externally.\n\nWhat do I need to bring with me?\nEssential Knowledge & Experience:\n\n Similar experience in an office administrator/customer service role\n\n Experience using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System\n\n A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer care.\n\n High attention to detail, with strong organisational skills.\n\n Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.\n\n A proactive mindset, with the initiative to take ownership, identify improvements, and follow tasks through to completion.\n\nDesirable:\n\n Experience with export processes\n\n Experience with import clearance processes.\n\nWhat’s in it for me?\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, people-orientated individual who enjoys working closely with customers, rising to challenges, and building trusted relationships while taking the next step in their career.\nWe are going through significant growth so this role offers the chance to shape how our sales and operations teams work together, build relationships and customers and distributors around the world, and gain exposure across multiple areas of the business.\n\nBenefits for working at Concurrent\n\n 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.\n\n Annual profit share bonus.\n\n Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.\n\n Death in service benefit & income protection.\n\n Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.\n\n Employee referral scheme.\n\n Enhanced parental leave.\n\n Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.\n\n One paid volunteering day per year.\n\n Private Health Insurance through Bupa.\n\n YuLife wellbeing app.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.\n\nSecurity Clearance\nPlease be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.\n\nGDPR\nBy applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent's Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy

Rota Support are recruiting for a Childrens Home Registered Manager on behalf of our client, a 4 bed EBD childrens residential home located in Colchester, Essex.\nThe organisation was formed nearly 3 years ago and has gone from strength to strength and now has multiple homes under their umbrella.\nOur client is looking for a strong, child-focused leader who understands the responsibilities, pressures, and standards required within residential childcare. They are looking for somebody professional, resilient, organised, and genuinely passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.\nRole Overview\nAs the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. You will provide leadership, direction, and support to the staff team, ensuring that children receive the highest quality care in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.\nThis position requires resilience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to balance operational management with a child-centred approach. You will play a critical role in shaping the ethos, culture, and success of the home.\nKey Responsibilities\n Take full responsibility for the operational management of the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted requirements.\n Provide strong and inspirational leadership to staff, developing a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\n Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, ensuring that individual care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.\n Build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, social workers, external agencies, and the wider community.\n Oversee recruitment, supervision, training, and development of staff to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.\n Monitor, evaluate, and report on the home’s performance, ensuring continuous improvement and readiness for Ofsted inspections.\n Manage budgets and resources effectively, maintaining financial sustainability and value for money.\n Be available and willing to work outside normal hours in the event of safeguarding concerns or emergencies.\nRequirements\n Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Residential Childrens Home Manager in a Childrens Home.\n Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).\n A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the legal framework governing children’s residential care.\n Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.\n * The ability to build strong relationships and maintain professional boundaries

A well-established local Insurance agency is looking for a Customer Service Adviser to join their friendly, growing team. This is a busy, customer-facing role where you'll support existing clients, handle enquiries, provide quotations and help identify opportunities to cross-sell where appropriate.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nHandling incoming calls and emails and providing a great customer experience\nProviding motor and home insurance quotations and converting quotes into new business\nProcessing policy changes, updates and general insurance transactions\nSupporting renewals and helping retain existing customers\nSpotting opportunities to cross-sell additional products and introduce customers to a Financial Adviser when relevant\nKeeping customer records up to date on the CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics)\nSupporting proactive outbound activity to generate new opportunitiesWhat we're looking for\n\nExperience in motor and home insurance (commercial exposure is a bonus, but not essential)\nConfident, friendly communication skills (phone, email and face-to-face)\nA genuine "can-do" attitude and pride in delivering excellent service\nOrganised, reliable and able to manage your own workload and deadlines\nComfortable using IT systems/CRM and happy learning new products and processes\nMinimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and EnglishBenefits\n\nFull training and development (technical + sales skills)\nSupport with CII qualifications\nSupportive, friendly team environment\n25 days holiday + bank holidays\nFree parking\nCompany pension scheme

Are you a Geotechnical Construction CRE with experience delivering on Network Rail frameworks? \nPosition: Geotechnical Construction CRE \nLocation: Colchester / Anglia - Predominantly site-based with home-working. \nRate: £450 to £500 per day - IR35 dependant on assessment \nContract Length: Long-Term Rolling Contract \nLooking for a long-term rail contract where you can take ownership of major earthworks and geotechnical schemes across the North? \nAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Construction CRE / Site Agent to support delivery across major Network Rail frameworks within the Anglia region. The role will involve overseeing rail earthworks, drainage, embankment, and associated civils schemes while supporting operational delivery activities on site. \nThe business is looking for someone with a practical, solutions-focused approach who can support projects from cradle to grave while working closely with operational delivery teams. \nWhere you will add value: \n- Acting as CRE across rail earthworks and geotechnical projects. \n- Managing drainage, embankment, and earthworks packages. \n- Coordinating engineering compliance, site delivery, and project planning. \n- Supporting project lifecycle delivery from pre-construction through to handover. \nTo succeed in this role, you will need: \n- Previous experience operating as a Geotechnical Construction CRE within the railway \n- Strong background in rail earthworks, drainage, and embankment schemes \n- PTS essential \n- SMSTS and TWC competency \n- Ability to work within fast-paced framework delivery environments \nWhy this contract stands out: \n- Long-term rolling contract with secured framework workload \n- Involvement in major Network Rail earthworks and geotechnical schemes \n- Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing rail contractor \n- Fast interview and onboarding process \n- High level of autonomy within delivery teams \nIf you're a Geotechnical CRE looking for a long-term rail contract with varied project exposure and strong future workload, get in touch for a confidential discussion

Enabling Support Worker\nLocation: Treetops, Colchester\nSalary: £12.80 per hour\nHours Per Week: 40\nPlease note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.\nAre you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.\nWe are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.\nWe believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.\nOur disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.\nAbout the role\nAs an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.\nYou will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.\nThere will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.\nAt Treetops\nTreetops is a high-dependency, residential care home providing 24-hour nursing and personal care for adults with disabilities, most of whom are younger.\nPeople at Treetops have a wide range of individual choice, enabled by active support from staff. The service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different – that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.\nBenefits of working at Shaftesbury\nAt Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:\n Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)\n Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.\n * Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.\n We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.\n Excellent training package provided for all staff.\n * Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.\n Pension Scheme.\n Access to our employee assistance program.\nShaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.\nWhat makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.\nThrough a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.\nShaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.\nShaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Head of Care – Children’s Residential Services (EBD / LD)\n\n📍 UK – Flexible / Hybrid (travel required across services)\n💰 £60,000 – £75,000 + Benefits\n🕒 Full-time, Permanent\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nWe are working with a fast-growing and ambitious children’s residential care provider delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities.\n\nDue to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Care to lead and oversee a developing portfolio of 6 children’s homes – including 3 established services and 3 newly opening provisions.\n\nThis is a key strategic leadership role within a growing organisation, offering genuine influence, autonomy, and progression.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Head of Care, you will take overall responsibility for the quality, compliance, and operational performance of all residential services within the portfolio.\n\nYou will work closely with the Responsible Individual, Operations Director, and Registered Managers to ensure all homes deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people while maintaining full regulatory compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Provide leadership and oversight across 6 children’s residential homes\n\n Support, supervise, and develop Registered Managers and senior leadership teams\n\n Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards\n\n Lead on service quality, safeguarding, and continuous improvement\n\n Drive performance across all homes, ensuring consistency of care standards\n\n Support the mobilisation and opening of new children’s homes\n\n Work closely with external partners, including Local Authorities and commissioners\n\n Contribute to strategic growth, service development, and operational planning\n\n Lead on audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes\n\n Promote a strong, trauma-informed, child-centred culture across all services\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong background in children’s residential care.\n\nYou will ideally have experience as:\n\n Responsible Individual (RI)\n\n Operations Manager / Regional Manager\n\n Head of Care / Senior Leadership within CYP residential services\n\nYou will bring:\n\n Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks\n\n Proven experience managing multiple children’s homes or services\n\n Ability to lead and develop Registered Managers effectively\n\n Experience supporting new home registrations and openings\n\n A clear commitment to trauma-informed, therapeutic care models\n\n Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills\n\n A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n Salary £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)\n\n Senior leadership position with real influence and autonomy\n\n Opportunity to shape and grow a developing provider\n\n Involvement in new service development and openings\n\n Career progression within a growing organisation\n\n Supportive senior leadership team\n\n Mileage/travel expenses (if applicable)\n\n Enhanced annual leave & pension scheme\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to step into a senior strategic role where you will directly shape the quality and future of multiple children’s homes. You will be joining at a pivotal stage of growth, with the chance to make a lasting impact on services and outcomes for children and young people.\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you are a passionate and experienced children’s residential leader looking for your next challenge at Head of Care level, we would love to hear from you

Job Opportunity: Senior Care Assistant – Colchester\n\nBrighthire Recruitment is advertising on behalf of our client, who is looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a small, family-run residential care home near Colchester.\n\nThe home provides residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care and is currently rated “Good” by the CQC. With a strong focus on person-centred care, the service is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and homely environment.\n\nThe home supports up to 28 residents and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality care through a dedicated and supportive staff team.\n\nKey Details:\n• Permanent position\n• 36 hours per week\n• Flexibility required to work both days and nights\nShift Times:\n• 07:45 – 20:00\n• 19:45 – 08:00\nPaid breaks are included in all shifts.\n\nPay:\n• £14.82 per hour\n• Overtime paid at time and a half\n• Christmas & New Year paid at double time\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\n• Organising and managing day-to-day shift responsibilities\n• Dispensing and administering medication\n• Liaising with GPs, District Nurses, and other healthcare professionals\n• Supporting staff with all aspects of personal care, including assisting residents with meals\n• Carrying out regular wellbeing checks on residents\n• Completing all required paperwork and care documentation accurately\n\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care\n• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Senior Care Assistant\n• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential\n• Must be flexible to cover both day and night shifts\n• Due to the preferences of many of the residents, this role is open to female applicants only\n• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK\n\nBenefits & Rewards:\n• Blue Light Card employee discount scheme\n• £30 petrol allowance per month\n• Cycle to Work Scheme\n• Employee of the Month awards\n• Staff bonus scheme\n• Team social events\n• Loyalty and Long Service Awards\n• Flexible rolling rota so you always know your shifts in advance\n• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata), increasing with length of service\n• Ongoing training and career development opportunities\n• Pension scheme (Employer 3% / Employee 5%)\n• Staff uniform provided\n\nApply Now:\nFor more information, please contact Emma at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (option 2) or email (url removed)

Senior Residential Support Worker – Colchester 🌟\n\n📍 Colchester\n💷 £15.23ph + Sleep-In Rate\n\nAt JP Healthcare Recruitment, we’re recruiting experienced Senior Residential Support Workers for a new Ofsted-registered children’s home.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic care within a safe and nurturing environment.\n\n✅ Requirements:\n\n• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care\n• Supervisory / shift leading experience\n• Strong safeguarding & behaviour management skills\n• Passionate, resilient, and caring approach\n\n✨ What’s on offer:\n\n• £15.23ph + sleep-ins\n• Funded Level 4 qualification\n• Clear progression opportunities\n• Supportive leadership team\n• Free meals, parking & training\n\nPlease not this role does not offer sponsorship

Learning Support Assistant (Permanent)\n\nColchester (Primary Provision)\n\n34 hours per week | Start: September 2026\n\nAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?\n\nWe are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join the team at Colchester, a specialist primary provision supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 who have experienced barriers to learning.\n\nThis is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, and those who have faced challenges in mainstream education, helping them re-engage, rebuild confidence, and succeed.\n\nAbout Us\n\nProvision offering interim alternative and specialist education. The Colchester site is home to a specialist SEMH provision for pupils with EHCPs, supporting children referred through:\n\nPermanent Exclusion\nRequest for Support\nSEND Operations\nOur mission is simple: to help every pupil overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, and successfully transition to their next stage in education.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will work closely with the SENCo, Senior Leadership Team, and teaching staff to provide both 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally.\n\nYou’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, where every child feels valued and supported.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport pupils’ learning, progress, and emotional wellbeing\nWork with children with SEND and SEMH needs, including those with trauma backgrounds\nBuild strong, positive relationships and model excellent behaviour\nAssist with planning, interventions, and classroom delivery\nEngage with families and carers to support pupil development\nContribute to a collaborative and reflective team environment\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nExperience working with KS1/KS2 pupils (essential)\nStrong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills\nExperience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs (desirable)\nA calm, resilient, and proactive approach\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills\nA genuine passion for inclusive education\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nA supportive and collaborative leadership team\nOngoing professional development focused on SEND and alternative provision\nOpportunities to shape and innovate within the provision\nA values-led culture that prioritises staff wellbeing\nA strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion\n\nWorking Pattern\n\nMonday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm\nFriday: 8:30am – 3:00pm

1st Staff are one of the UK’s leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all our tutors; we have a lead tutor for your specific area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, behavioural specialist and a Head of Education.\n\nThe role:\n\nTo deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis 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 us by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate would have a caring and friendly nature allowing them to build a rapport with the young person.\n\nPosition Details:\n\nLocation - Child's home, local library, school or community centre\n\nHours - Part-time or Full-time - Most referrals are between 10-15 hours a week equating to 2-3 hours per day. Tutors looking for a full-time role would usually work with multiple students for up to 6 hours per day (Monday - Friday)\n\nSubjects - English and Maths (possibility for Science as well)\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n- Assess students' academic needs and develop personalized lesson plans to address those needs.\n\n- Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.\n\n- Monitor and track students' progress, providing regular feedback.\n\n- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.\n\n- Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.\n\nSkills & Experience Required:\n\n- Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting, such as tutoring, teaching, mentoring etc.\n\n- Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.\n- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively explain concepts to students of all ages.\n- Knowledge of various tutoring techniques.\n- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students.\n- Flexibility in adapting to different student needs and learning styles.\n\nBenefits will include:\n\n Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications)\n\n Flexible part-time or full-time hours to suit your schedule\n\n A dedicated consultant as well as a lead tutor, both on hand to support you\n\n Support from behavioural specialists within the company\n\n Support from designated safeguarding leads\n\n Training and support offered\n\nAccess to free extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities\n\n Resources, assessment tools and a Maths & English curriculum lead on hand to help and support with lesson plans\n\n An area lead for your specific area who can be contacted when needed\n\nTutor employment status:\n\nThis is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work through a zero-hour contract basis and will be paid via PAYE. We do not offer any expenses coverage.\n\n1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.\n\nIf you have any questions, please call (phone number removed)

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement. \n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.\n\nAt Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.\n\nContract/Position Details:\n\nLocation - Within the community or pupils' home in Colchetser\nPosition - English, Maths and Science Tutor\nType of work - Contract\nStart date - ASAP\nDuration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement\nEnd date (if applicable) - Ongoing\nContract type - Temporary\nFull-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)\nMinimum rate of pay - £22+ per hour\nHours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the familyExperience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:\n\nQTS or equivalent\nPossess UK classroom teaching experience\nBe creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box\nHave experience working with SEND or disengaged pupilsTo be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Primary Outreach Tutor must:\n\nHold the right to work in the UK\nHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application\nProvide two professional child-related references.Apply Now\n\nTo find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV to (url removed)\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy