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Supervising Social Worker – Independent Fostering Agency | Slough, Berkshire | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm | £36,000+ per annum, depending on experienceOur client is an independent, highly respected provider of foster care services, committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. With a strong track record of delivering high-quality care, they work closely with foster carers, children, and local authorities to ensure that every child in their care has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive, and loving environment.They are proud to be an Outstanding-rated fostering agency, committed to providing excellent support to their foster carers and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.They are seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join their friendly and supportive team in Slough.The RoleAs a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting, supervising and developing a caseload of foster carers, ensuring that children and young people placed with them receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care.You will work closely with foster carers, children, families, local authorities and other professionals, building strong relationships and ensuring that safeguarding and regulatory standards are consistently maintained.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting, supervising and developing a caseload of foster carersEnsuring that children and young people placed with foster carers receive safe, nurturing and high-quality careWorking closely with foster carers, children, families, local authorities and other professionalsBuilding strong professional relationshipsEnsuring safeguarding and regulatory standards are consistently maintainedRequirementsEssentialQualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work EnglandNewly qualified or has up to 2 years' experience, ideally within an Independent Fostering AgencyGenuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young peopleConfident, approachable and able to build positive professional relationshipsGood knowledge of safeguarding and social work practiceOrganised and able to manage workload effectivelyWilling to work predominantly from our Slough officeLives locally to Slough or within a reasonable commuting distanceDesirableWhat's In It For YouThe opportunity to join an Outstanding-rated fostering agencyA supportive and friendly working environmentFlexible working hours around our core 9 am–5 pm office hoursExcellent opportunities for professional developmentSupport to develop your career within fosteringThe opportunity to make a genuine difference to children, young people and foster familiesWhat's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.TPBN1_UKTJ

Nursery Lunch Cover Nursery Lunch Cover Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. At The Learning Experience, we're opening our first state-of-the-art setting in the UK, and we invite you to be part of our journey. As an Lunchtime Assistant, you'll provide exceptional care, contribute to health and safety practices, and collaborate with our dynamic senior leadership team. This role requires a Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years. Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. What's in it for you? At the Learning Experience we believe that the happiness and wellbeing of our employees is essential. Access to discounted childcare at 50% off Regular/Frequent employee recognition and employee appreciation gifts Paid birthday leave and paid staff events Company pension scheme Paid overtime Access to Perkbox including Perkbox Medical From retail stores, cinema and restaurant discounts, coupled with cash back on medical bills, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Plus much more! Your Duties: We invite a friendly, spirited individual to join our Leatherhead Nursery as a Lunchtime Assistant. In this pivotal role, you'll cover the hours between approximately 10am and 3pm Your role involves delivering exceptional care that supports each child's development and individual needs. With a flexible approach, you'll fulfill lunchtime responsibilities and provide vital support to local nurseries. By creating enriching environments filled with engaging activities, you'll foster indoor and outdoor growth. Guided by British Values embedded in Core Advantage, LEAP, and Early Years Foundation Stage learning, you'll ensure a holistic education experience. Safety remains paramount, as you'll adhere to child protection and health and safety policies, safeguarding children's well-being. If you're excited to positively impact children's lives and be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to learn more about this incredible opportunity. What we ideally require from you: Experience in early years education settings with 'Good or Outstanding' inspection outcomes. Required - Level 2 or Above Qualification in Early Years Successful collaboration within nursery teams and effective communication. Record of ongoing training and professional qualifications. Proficiency in hygiene standards, room preparation, and decision-making. Experience in food preparation and relevant food management training. Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding policies. Motivated and deadline-driven, particularly in children's record-keeping and assessment Any job offer of this role is subject to a DBS check

Ready to shape the future of strategic partnerships and accelerate growth across the UK & Ireland? • Do you have a proven track record of building high-value alliance and channel ecosystems that drive enterprise sales success?, • Are you passionate about influencing senior stakeholders, creating go-to-market strategies, and leading through collaboration?, • Can you inspire teams, strengthen executive partnerships, and deliver measurable commercial results? Well, this may be the role for you. In this role, you will lead ADP's Alliances & Channels strategy across the UK and Ireland, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships, consulting firms, influencers, referral networks, and channel relationships. As a key member of the leadership team, you will develop and execute a regional alliance strategy that increases pipeline generation, accelerates deal velocity, and delivers measurable sales outcomes. You'll oversee a team of Alliance professionals while collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Business Consulting, Product, and Operations to maximise the value of our partner ecosystem. Daily, you will engage with executive stakeholders both internally and externally, identify new growth opportunities, strengthen existing partner relationships, and align joint go-to-market plans that support ADP's strategic objectives. You'll work closely with sales leaders and account teams to drive partner-influenced and partner-generated opportunities, support key enterprise pursuits, and ensure the UKI alliances strategy delivers scalable and profitable growth. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, executive presence, and a passion for building trusted partnerships. You'll need resilience, influence, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. In return, you'll have the opportunity to lead a critical growth function, shape market strategy, develop high‑performing talent, and make a meaningful impact within one of the world's leading Human Capital Management (HCM) and HR technology organizations. Ready to #MakeYourMark? To learn more about Sales at ADP, visit https://jobs.adp.com/teams-roles/sales/ Develop and execute the UKI Alliances & Channels strategy to drive revenue growth, increase market presence, and deliver against ambitious sales and pipeline objectives through strategic partnerships. Establish, develop, and maintain senior‑level relationships within consulting, advisory, technology, and strategic alliance organizations. Create trusted partnerships that generate mutual growth and long‑term value. Work closely with Sales leadership and account teams to create, influence, and accelerate partner‑generated and partner‑supported opportunities. Ensure alliance activity contributes meaningfully to pipeline growth, sales bookings, and overall business performance. Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Alliance professionals. Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous development while driving performance against key objectives and metrics. Partner across Sales, Marketing, Business Consulting, Product, Operations, and other business functions to execute integrated go‑to‑market initiatives, partner programs, enablement strategies, and field activities. Drive partner education and engagement initiatives that increase awareness, understanding, and advocacy for ADP's cloud‑based HCM solutions. Support industry events, thought leadership, and joint marketing programs. Monitor market trends, competitive activity, partner performance, and emerging opportunities. Provide recommendations and actionable insights to senior leadership that support business growth and market differentiation. Track and communicate progress against key performance indicators including strategic partner engagement, partner‑generated leads, pipeline development, sales influence, revenue contribution, and overall alliance effectiveness. • Strategic Alliances Leadership Experience. Extensive experience leading strategic alliances, channel sales, partner management, business development, or enterprise sales functions within technology, SaaS, HCM, HR technology, business services, consulting, or related industries., • People Leadership. Proven success leading, developing, and coaching high‑performing teams, including experience managing managers or senior individual contributors within a matrixed organization., • Revenue and Pipeline Accountability. Demonstrated track record of achieving commercial objectives through alliance‑led growth initiatives, partner ecosystems, and enterprise sales collaboration., • Executive Influencing Skills. Strong ability to engage, influence, negotiate, and build credibility with C‑suite executives, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders., • Commercial Acumen. Deep understanding of sales strategy, forecasting, business planning, financial analysis, and go‑to‑market execution., • Communication Excellence. Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to articulate complex value propositions to diverse audiences., • Collaborative Leadership. Skilled at driving results across matrix organizations and aligning multiple stakeholders towards common business goals., • Travel Flexibility. Ability to travel throughout the UK and Ireland, and occasionally internationally, as business needs require. A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. Other acceptable experiences could include: • Significant experience developing strategic partnerships, channel ecosystems, or enterprise sales networks within a high‑growth technology or business services organization., • Experience within Human Capital Management (HCM), Human Resources technology, Payroll, Workforce Management, SaaS, ERP, CRM, or Enterprise Software., • Existing executive network across UKI consulting firms, advisory organizations, technology partners, system integrators, or strategic alliance ecosystems., • Experience leading partner‑led GTM programs, indirect sales models, or channel transformation initiatives., • Familiarity with multinational enterprise sales environments and complex stakeholder management., • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field., • Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights., • Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences., • Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress., • Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities., • Be your healthiest. Best‑in‑class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones., • Balance work and life. Resources and flexibility to more easily integrate your work and your life., • Focus on your mental health and well‑being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another., • Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live., • Get paid to pay it forward. Company‑paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about. We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud‑based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down‑to‑earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition. ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning solutions, solar, energy storage systems and LED lighting. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies. We strongly believe that our people’s competitive spirit, proactive leadership, and expertise helps drive the company forward. As such, LG is the right place for you if: You are motivated and driven. You thrive on a challenge and want to be No. 1. You are a people person. You like helping people out and you want to understand where they’re coming from. You’re honest and you will speak up (politely, of course!), but you do it because you care and because it’s the right thing to do. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Eco Solutions business unit as Head of Sales. This role is critical to driving strategic growth across the display product portfolio by managing a diverse sales organisation comprising Key Account Managers, Distribution Sales Team, and Pre-Sales Engineers. This Head of Sales will be responsible for shaping and executing the commercial strategy, developing the channel ecosystem, delivering strong financial outcomes, and fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven team culture. • Drive delivery of financial KPIs, including revenue targets and Net Awards, • Own and manage the full commercial P&L of the Eco Solutions business in the UK, • Define and execute the UK market strategy for selling to installers, end customers, and distribution partners, • Ensure pipeline health, opportunity coverage, and progression through Salesforce CRM across the sales team, • Lead territory planning and go-to-market execution for all major verticals and accounts, • Support account planning and customer engagement strategies to drive win rates and customer retention, • Promote a culture of continuous process improvement and sales enablement, • Operate effectively in an ambiguous and fast-changing business environment, acting as a stabilizing and driving force, • Provide ongoing coaching and feedback focused on performance improvement and selling skill development, • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture anchored in ownership, accountability, and transparency, • Build and expand strategic relationships with distributors and installers Shape the partner ecosystem to support business scalability and innovation, • Oversee channel inventory health and sell-through performance metrics, • Financial: Revenue and Net Awards performance vs. target, • Activity & Coverage: Pipeline quality, opportunity progression, visit and engagement metrics, • Organisational: Coaching outcomes, team skill development, and cultural/process improvements, • 20+ years of progressive experience in HVAC sales; exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered, • Proven leadership experience managing sales teams, ideally across channel, direct, and technical presales functions., • Strong track record in selling to end users and through channel partners (distributors and installers, • Experience in building and managing a channel ecosystem, • Results-oriented with strong business acumen and strategic agility, • Excellent people leader: strong in coaching, talent development, and team motivation, • Able to operate effectively in high-ambiguity environments with changing priorities, • Strong communication and influencing skills with stakeholders across all levels, • 9% Employer Contribution into your Pension, • Life Assurance, • Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family, • 25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays), • Staff Discount, • Subsidised Cafeteria LG Electronics U.K. Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must already possess the right to work legally in the United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Description We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to lead our AWS Native Platform Team. This role is instrumental in driving the adoption and optimisation of AWS Native services within our organisation, ensuring they align with our business objectives and deliver maximum value. You will engage and collaborate with various teams to align priorities that drive our platform development initiatives. If you have an eye for detail and a passion for delivering high quality platform experiences that delight developers, then this could be the role for you. Key Accountabilities Strategy and Planning • Develop and execute a clear vision for leveraging AWS Native services, including PaaS to achieve organisational goals., • Craft a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the journey of AWS Native platform adoption and optimisation, prioritizing initiatives based on business value., • Foster collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and align AWS Native services accordingly. Team Leadership • Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of platform engineers, • Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team and across PaaP., • Ensure team members have the necessary skills and training to effectively utilise AWS Native services, including PaaS offerings. Technical Expertise • Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, including PaaS offerings and best practices., • Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders., • Architect and implement scalable, secure and cost-effective AWS solutions, leveraging PaaS services where appropriate. Service Delivery • Oversee the delivery of AWS Native services, including PaaS offerings, ensuring they meet SLAs and performance requirements., • Identify and address performance bottlenecks or issues, • Monitor and optimise cloud resource utilisation. Self-Service for Customers • Enable self-service capabilities for customers to access and utilize AWS Native services efficiently., • Create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for customers to interact with the platform., • Provide comprehensive documentation and support resources for customers. Cost Management • Develop strategies to optimise cloud spending and reduce costs, including cost-effective use of PaaS services. Metrics and Reporting: • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of AWS service adoption and utilisation., • Track and report on metrics such as cost savings, platform uptime, developer satisfaction, and service utilization., • Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and optimisation Qualifications • You are naturally curious about Cloud Services and emerging technologies and stay informed about new capabilities and risks., • You communicate clearly and professionally, translating technical or governance concepts into practical guidance., • You balance colleague needs with wider requirements such as governance, security and business value, and can identify and manage the trade-offs between them., • You take ownership, work proactively and see tasks through to completion., • You build strong working relationships and collaborate well across teams Minimum Criteria You'll need all of these. • Experience providing team and technical leadership., • Exceptional customer service, and stakeholder management., • Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills (oral and written)., • Excellent judgement, decision-making & influencing skills., • Innovative and solution-focused with strong problem-solving and analytical skills., • You are curious and keep yourself updated with the latest IT industry trends., • Demonstrable experience identifying business opportunities to enhance productivity., • Proficient knowledge in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum or Kanban. Benefits Motability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to ensure we provide the best possible worry-free mobility solutions to over 800,000 customers and their families across the UK. Customers exchange their higher rate mobility allowance to lease a range of affordable vehicles (cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs) with insurance, maintenance and breakdown assistance included. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK (purchasing around 10% of all the new cars sold in the UK) and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and all the major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, achieving an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They represent ambition, and we look for our people to live and breathe them every day: • We find solutions, • We drive change, • We care We operate hybrid working across the organisation where we split our time between working on-site at our offices, and at home, remotely within the UK. We believe hybrid working achieves a good work/life balance for our colleagues, allowing us to connect with each other, collaborate on important work, and perform together to deliver for our customers. It allows us to have the flexibility to work remotely up to 2-days per week whilst also using the great office spaces we have available. As a Motability Operations team member, the benefits you can expect are: • Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus, • 15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period), • 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days, • Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office, • 1 day for volunteering, • Funded Private Medical Insurance cover, • Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme, • Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help, • Funded health screening for over 50s, • Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans, • Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go, • Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees, • Generous family leave policies At Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We want to sustain a culture that nurtures, where employees are free to flourish and where they're rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and as such, all our offices provide first rate disability access. With our hybrid working environment, we do our best to accommodate part-time and flexible working requests where possible, building on our culture of trust, empowerment, and flexibility. JBRP1_UKTJ

Position Summary We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global consulting firm for a Senior Manager, Operational Resilience to join their Reputation, Risk, Crisis and Resilience (RRCR) team within the Financial Services sector. This role focuses on helping some of the largest and most influential financial services organisations build resilience to strategic risks, issues, incidents, and crises. You will work with senior client executives and functional teams across a broad range of sub-sectors, providing subject matter advice on crisis and resilience services, leading complex client engagements, and driving commercial success. What you'll do • Support go-to-market and business development activity to grow account relationships and deliver commercial success, • Lead complex client engagements and delivery, including responsibility for contracts, budgets, and junior team members, • Deliver engagements to the highest quality, on time, on budget, and within established risk processes, • Provide subject matter advice to clients across the range of crisis and resilience services, • Lead client relationships across a portfolio of Financial Services organisations to build and enhance relationships and drive new opportunities, • Lead senior discussions with C-Suites and boards to raise awareness of crisis and resilience issues, • Develop new products and services, including digital and AI, to support offerings, • Build sector presence through innovation, eminence, and thought leadership, • Lead internal projects and fulfil key team roles to build the business sustainably, • Example engagements: resilience transformation programmes, contingency planning for high-impact events, operational readiness for major change initiatives, crisis framework design and exercising, live crisis response support, post-event reviews What we're looking for • Extensive knowledge of organisational resilience across multiple disciplines, including related regulations and evolving regulatory thinking in Financial Services, • Extensive knowledge of operational resilience and business continuity, with experience in large and complex financial services organisations, • Experience in some or all of: technology/digital resilience, third-party resilience, technology/AI-supported testing, cloud resilience, IT Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery, crisis management, contingency planning, scenario risk modelling, operational risk, enterprise risk management, • Track record of commercial success in Financial Services, with ability to scale and grow accounts and develop new relationships, • Comfortable presenting at all levels, with ability to articulate complex resilience concepts clearly and influence senior leaders (C-Suite and boards), • Ability to understand how strategy, purpose, and values shape resilience priorities and interpret financial implications of resilience investments, • Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with external and internal senior stakeholders, • Experience in designing and leading testing, simulations, and exercises to refine resilience capabilities, • Ability to quickly understand complex organisations, their operating models, and interdependencies across systems, operations, and technology, • Ability to embed resilience principles into organisational systems and frameworks and integrate resilience metrics into dashboards, • Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented attitude with openness to learning and adaptability, • Willingness to travel according to client needs (including internationally) and work additional hours as project demands require What's on offer • Opportunity to join a large team of resilience and crisis professionals in the UK, within a leading global consulting firm's rapidly growing Cyber practice, • Work with some of the largest and most influential organisations in Financial Services, • Exposure to C-Suite and board-level stakeholders across a broad range of sub-sectors, • Significant professional development through world-class learning and complex, high-impact work, • A collaborative, inclusive culture with hybrid working and focus on wellbeing, • Values-driven environment: lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, collaborate for measurable impact, • Competitive salary and benefits package (details available upon application) JBRP1_UKTJ

Post Title: Responsible Individual Reports to: Managing Director Location: Ascot Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (flexibility required in accordance with organisational needs) Main Purpose of the Role ❖ To act as the Ofsted-registered Responsible Individual for the Children’s Homes, ensuring all children’s homes under the organisation’s registration operate in full compliance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. ❖ To provide strong, strategic, and values-driven leadership across the service, promoting excellence in safeguarding, care delivery, and regulatory compliance. ❖ To ensure that Registered Managers and operational teams are well-supported, monitored, and challenged to achieve and sustain high standards, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Line Management Responsibilities • Direct line management of: o Registered Managers • Responsible for ensuring: o Regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection readiness o Leadership supervision and development of home managers o Oversight of safeguarding and quality assurance across services o High standards of care, safety, and governance across all children’s homes Key Responsibilities 1. Organisational Leadership and Strategic Oversight • Provide clear and effective leadership to ensure the organisation’s children’s homes operate safely and in accordance with legislation, regulation, and company policy. • Embed the values, mission, and strategic priorities of the Children’s Homes across all operational areas. • Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement. 1. Ofsted Registration and Regulatory Compliance • Maintain registration with Ofsted as the Responsible Individual and ensure all homes consistently meet or exceed Quality Standards. • Oversee and guide Registered Managers through Ofsted inspections, audits, and regulatory visits. • Monitor organisational compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant national guidance. 1. Safeguarding and Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring robust safeguarding systems are in place and adhered to. • Lead or oversee serious safeguarding investigations, allegations, and referrals in line with LADO protocols. • Promote a culture of safety, protection, and accountability across all services. 1. Management Supervision and Development • Supervise, appraise, and mentor Registered Managers, ensuring high levels of leadership competence and regulatory knowledge. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for senior staff. • Foster leadership development and succession planning across the organisation. 1. Quality Assurance and Service Improvement • Lead on internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance monitoring across all homes. • Analyse inspection outcomes, incident reports, and feedback to identify patterns and areas for development. • Drive implementation of service improvements and innovation in care delivery. 1. Partnership Working and External Relations • Act as the key point of contact for Ofsted, local authorities, commissioning teams, and safeguarding partnerships. • Represent the organisation at strategic and operational forums, panels, and inspections. • Support effective referral and placement management processes across services. 1. Governance and Organisational Support • Provide accurate and timely reports to the Board and Senior Leadership Team regarding service performance, risk, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and growth of the organisation. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, policy, and best practice affecting looked-after children. Special Requirements • This is a multi-site leadership role and will require frequent travel between children’s homes and external meetings. • Participation in the senior leadership on-call rota is required. Person Specification A. Education, Training & Qualifications • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) • Registered Manager experience and eligibility for Responsible Individual registration with Ofsted • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training (or willingness to complete) B. Experience • Minimum 2 years of senior management experience within Ofsted-regulated children’s residential care • Proven track record of managing or supporting Good or Outstanding rated homes • Experience of working with children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs • Familiarity with conducting audits, investigations, and dealing with safeguarding allegations • Demonstrated leadership and development of high-performing teams C. Skills and Abilities • High-level communication, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills • Strategic decision-making and crisis management capability • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and write reports • Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire leadership in others • Competence in multi-agency working, including with Ofsted, LAs, and safeguarding professionals D. Knowledge and Understanding • In-depth understanding of: o Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards o Safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures o Ofsted frameworks, inspection process, and reporting expectations o Therapeutic care models and trauma-informed practice o Equal opportunities, data protection, and employment legislation • Strong commitment to the companies vision, values, and standards of care NS18890 *For your information: *Interested? 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Job Description: Social Worker NE FST - MAT COVER Overview We are seeking a compassionate and committed Social Worker to join our North East Family Support Team (FST) on a maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on families lives by providing support, guidance, and advocacy in complex situations. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the communities we serve. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments to understand family dynamics and individual needs. Develop and implement tailored support plans to promote child safety and family well-being. Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and legal services, ensuring coordinated care. Provide timely intervention and crisis management when required. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with organisational policies and legal requirements. Advocate for vulnerable individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development. Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and anti-discrimination in all interactions. Qualifications Professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent). Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience working within child and family social work settings. Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural competence and sensitivity. Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team. Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice. Day-to-Day Engage directly with families to assess needs and provide support. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to case planning. Respond to referrals and monitor progress against support plans. Work flexibly to meet the demands of the role, including occasional travel within the North East region. Use digital case management systems to record and update case information accurately. Foster a positive, inclusive workplace by respecting and valuing diverse perspectives.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity employment. Join us to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive and diverse team environment. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Driver Training Specialist Location: Avonmouth, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Cambridge, Chadderton, Gillingham (Kent), Glasgow (Bishopbriggs), Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Gosforth), Slough. Salary: £30,485 (An allowance of £5,000 per year is payable, once you are fully qualified as a trainer.) Vacancy Type: Permanent Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026 Job summary Have you got experience of delivering technical training to a frontline operational workforce? Are you passionate about improving road safety? Do you enjoy helping others develop and giving constructive feedback in a supportive way? If so, we’d love to hear from you! DVSA is looking for people who care about standards, safety and fairness, and who want to develop others to make sound professional judgements. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description You will deliver quality learning to new Driving Examiners, creating a nurturing environment for delegates to reach their full potential by recognising learning styles, providing support and feedback. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Delivering learning products that meet Learning & Development (L&D) standards, policy, Quality Assurance processes, corporate and regulatory requirements. Upkeeping the integrity and quality of learning products in alignment with L&D standards and policy. Ensuring accurate completion of handover to the business to enable continuous development where relevant. Collaborating with L&D and wider People & Places Directorate colleagues to foster a team ethos to bring L&D and the People & Places Directorate vision to life. Interacting with external delivery partners as required in alignment with DVSA and L&D standards. What DVSA requires from you To train driving examiner candidates, you must meet the following requirements: Be willing to work towards building and maintaining relevant experience in driving test delivery and examiner training Be able to communicate clearly and calmly, even in complex situations Be able to deliver feedback constructively that others can act on to improve their performance Able to use judgement to make effective decisions Give accurate, objective and supportive feedback to improve trainees' performance Reflect on your own practice and keep your skills up to date as standards, policy and guidance change. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it’s like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can find more information about who we are at DVSA and what we do to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably on 12 August at 09:00 or 12 August at 16:30. We will train you! Training for this position will be made up of 3 parts. Part 1 is Driving Examiner training Part 2 is delivering tests and working from your local driving test centre Part 3 will be our Training for Trainers course You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage. The Driving Examiner training is pass/fail and your employment will cease if you do not pass. If you are unable to successfully complete the Training the Trainer course within a reasonable timeframe, you may be offered a permanent contract as a Driving Examiner. Parts 2 and 3 are based on continuous improvement, not a pass/fail assessment. We will strive to help you succeed in post. Person specification You must have held full Category B UK or EU licence continuously for the last 3 years and must have no more than 3 penalty points. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. If you do not already hold the qualifications below, you will be expected to work towards them once in post as part of your training: Authorised by the Secretary of State to conduct the official Category B Driving Test (Examiner Warrant Card) Approved Driving Instruction (Green Certificate) Required skills/experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following: Consistently drive to a high standard and understand what safe, legal and responsible driving looks like Knowledge and experience of training methods, learning techniques and classroom presentations Experience in tailoring communication to suit individual needs, using different communication methods where appropriate Strong organisational and time management skills as a team and independent working Strong customer service skills Experience working as part of a dispersed team Experience in coaching and/or mentoring To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Do you have what it takes to ensure De Vere Beaumont Estate runs smoothly during the night shift? De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is looking for a Night Manager to join the team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the overnight operation runs smoothly, attending to the safety and comfort of our guests and colleagues, and maintaining our high standards of service. In return this role offers £32,720 per annum plus excellent benefits including meals on duty, an annual complimentary 2 night stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel plus additional stays for only £50 and a paid day off your birthday in addition to your holidays. As the Night manager you'll look after our guests and the venue between the hours of 10.30pm and 7am, 5 nights out of 7 each week. You will complete the night audit, ensure that housekeeping night schedules are completed on time and as per company standards, complete venue walkarounds throughout the night ensuring security and safety, and deal with any issues arising during the night. You will be on duty with at least one other member of the nights team and our events team members will often be on site until the early hours of the morning when we have weddings/events taking place. Would this role suit you? Do you have experience working night shifts within a Hotel? Do you enjoy talking to people and delivering high standards of service? Do you have good knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and manual handling regulations? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we would welcome you to apply! The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Night Manager. £32,720 per year Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher. Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage. 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling. Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event. Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones. De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings. Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues. TPBN1_UKCT

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