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Health Visitor - Band 6 - Lancaster Job Introduction

We are seeking a highly motivated Band 6 SCPHN Health Visitor to join our team and make a difference in the lives of families in our community.

As a Health Visitor with HCRG Care Group, you will have the opportunity to work with families with young children and provide them with essential health and developmental support. Your role will involve conducting assessments, delivering public health programs, and working closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure positive outcomes for families.

We have permanent, full time and part time roles available so apply now for this exciting opportunity to make a real impact in your community.

Main Responsibility

Your days will be rewarding and varied and include:

• Working with our multi-professional teams to facilitate multi-agency and interdisciplinary working,
• Promote and maintain an effective service to clients
• Using the assessment framework, communication, negotiation and collaboration and prioritise own work in line with areas of highest risk
• Delegating work to the wider skill mix team appropriately

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Currently holds or is soon to qualify with a recognised qualification in health visiting (SCPHN)
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centered care
• A drive to continuously develop professionally and expand their skill set.

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package

Package Description

As a Band 6 Health Visitor, you’ll be part of our valued team at our Lancashire 0-19 service

You will feel valued as a Health Visitor within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: 

• Band 6 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location 
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling 
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise 
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year  
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Exciting Opportunity: Upskill to Become a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer with Calisen Metering

Are you a skilled Gas Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Calisen Metering is offering a fantastic opportunity to upskill and become a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer, joining a company at the forefront of the UK’s energy services sector.

Our industry-leading 9-week training programme takes place at our modern training centre in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. We’ll cover your accommodation and expenses while our expert trainers provide everything you need to deliver safe, high-quality service and enjoy long-term job satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Training salary of £35,653, rising to £0,004.40 six months after completion
• ,000 London weighting uplift (if based inside the M25)
• Daily bonus for every 7th meter installed
• Company van and fuel card provided, with pre-planned appointments
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Health Care Cash Plan including free dental and optical care, plus 24/7 EAP helpline
• Ongoing training and development
• High safety standards and full support from a dedicated team

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a Gas Engineer
• Valid CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 qualifications
• Commitment to our 9-week training programme
• UK driving licence (maximum 6 points) and access to a vehicle during training
• Ability to pass a basic Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Motivation to build a strong portfolio during training

Our Commitment to Inclusion

• We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
• We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process – just let us know what you need.
• We are committed to supporting neurodiverse candidates through tailored onboarding and training.
• We’re building a culture of belonging, with employee resource groups and mentoring programmes to support career progression for underrepresented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

We partner with Cappfinity to deliver psychometric and situational assessments. These tools help us understand your natural strengths and how you might approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. If your application progresses, you’ll receive full details and support to complete the assessments. Adjustments are available to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.

Location: Lancaster, LA1 5NWSalary: £35,653

We are hiring the best 3-phase Metering Engineers, to deliver the excellent service that we are renown for.

At Calisen, we’re not just about the job – we’re about you. With our incredible benefits package, there’s never been a better time to join. Whether you’re looking for financial security, a better work-life balance, or opportunities to grow, we’ve got you covered.

Don’t wait – take the next step in your career with Calisen.

What We Offer

We’ve supercharged our benefits, making Calisen the place to be:

• Competitive Salary: £40,004.40 per annum, with our annual salary review ensuring your efforts are always rewarded. (Plus £,000 London Weighting if you live within in the M25)
• Birthday Off : Celebrate your day, on us!
• Life Assurance : Protection for you and your loved ones (4x your salary).
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave : Supporting you through life’s biggest moments.
• My Rewards Platform : Discounts from hundreds of top retailers, just for being part of the team.

And that’s not all:

• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays : Increasing to 33 days with service (including bank holidays).
• Company Sick Pay : Supporting you during unexpected health challenges.
• Pension Plan : Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme : Drive into a greener future.
• Health Expense Claims through Medicash : Enjoy discounts, claim back on health expenses, and more.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan: Because your mental health matters.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Join a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive.

Other Benefits:

• Daily bonus- Earn from £16. per meter (from 7th meter)
• Quarterly Bonus- Up to 50
• Available Overtime and On Call
• 3-phase sign on bonus of ,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Higher skill recognition payment of 00 (6 months)

Our Ideal Candidate:

• CCN1/CMA1/CMA3 or CESP1
• Met 1
• 3-phase qualification with 18 months experience and completed a 3-phase installation in the last 3 months
• A previous MOCOPA
• At least 6 months experience working as a dual fuel smart meter installer
• Full manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Able to pass a DBS check.

The Company

We’re part of the Calisen Group, leading the way in smarter, more sustainable energy. From smart metering and EV charging to data services and heat electrification, we power the future.

Why Join Us?

• We’re a proud Real Living Wage employer, committed to fair pay and a thriving workplace.
• We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
• We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, just let us know what you need.
• Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.
• We are partnered with Cappfinity to deliver psychometric and situational assessments. These tools help us better understand your natural strengths and how you might approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. If your application progresses, you’ll receive full details and support to complete the assessments.

Location: Lancaster, LA1 5NWSalary: £40,00 40 (OTE 4,000)

Dual Fuel Engineer - Join a Diverse and Inclusive Team at Calisen

At Calisen, we’re not just about the job, we’re about you . Whether you're seeking financial security, a better work-life balance, or opportunities to grow, we’ve got you covered with our supercharged benefits package and a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We’re proud to be a Real Living Wage employer , and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in engineering, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse people, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary : £40,004.40 annual salary reviews ensure your efforts are recognised.
• Birthday Off : Celebrate your day, on us!
• Life Assurance : 4x your salary – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave : Supporting you through life’s biggest moments.
• My Rewards Platform : Discounts from hundreds of top retailers.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme : Drive into a greener future.
• Medicash Health Expense Claims : Claim back on health costs and enjoy discounts.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme : Because your mental health matters.
• Professional Growth Opportunities : Join a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive.
• Company Sick Pay : Supporting you during unexpected health challenges.
• Pension Plan : Secure your future with our robust scheme.
• Holiday Entitlement : 22 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service.

Additional Perks

• Daily Bonus: Earn from £6.50 per meter (from the 7th meter)
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to 50
• Available Overtime and On-Call Opportunities

What You Need

• Previous Dual Fuel experience within the past 12 months
• CCN1 / CMA1 / 3 & MET1 qualifications with at least 6 months remaining
• A full UK driving licence (we’ll provide the van)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

• We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
• We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process – just let us know what you need.
• We are committed to supporting neurodiverse candidates through tailored onboarding and training.
• We’re building a culture of belonging, with employee resource groups and mentoring programmes to support career progression for underrepresented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

We partner with Cappfinity to deliver psychometric and situational assessments. These tools help us understand your natural strengths and how you might approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. If your application progresses, you’ll receive full details and support to complete the assessments. Adjustments are available to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.

Location: Lancaster, LA1 5NWSalary: £40,004. (OTE 4,000)

Pensions Customer Administrator - Fleetwood, FY7 8LG Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Reference Number: G  Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference to people's lives?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every conversation counts?

We're looking for a friendly and motivated Pensions Customer Administrator to join our team at NHSBSA. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that supports NHS colleagues across the country, helping them understand and manage their pension benefits. You'll be at the heart of our customer experience, handling enquiries via phone, email and other channels, and making sure every interaction is helpful, clear and supportive.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, values teamwork, and wants to grow in a role that truly matters. You'll be supported to develop your skills and knowledge, and you'll be part of a team that's proud to deliver a service that touches millions of lives.

This role is telephony-based working in our Pensions Customer Hub.

What do we offer? o 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays o Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) o Flexi time o Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely) o Career development o Active wellbeing and inclusion networks o Excellent pension o NHS Car lease scheme o Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

As a Pensions Customer Administrator, you'll:

• Handle a wide range of customer enquiries across different channels, including sensitive and complex queries.
• Provide tailored support and guidance to customers, ensuring every interaction is clear, empathetic and helpful.
• Process casework accurately using technical guides and systems, applying your knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly across different areas of the NHS Pension Service, adapting to changing demands and priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails, ensuring data protection and customer security at all times.
• Use your communication skills to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to service improvements through feedback and ideas.
• Support new team members through coaching and mentoring where required.

About us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.We are people connected to care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The customer is at the heart of everything that we do. This role plays an important part of the service we provide to our customers. The post-holder will work as part of a team to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

2. You will be responsible for handling customer enquiries across various media methods, being able to handle multiple workstreams across the Pension service and can accurately process casework by carrying out standard and non-standard tasks and calculations, whilst applying knowledge of procedures, regulations and policies in responding to enquiries and when making appropriate processing and administration decisions.

3. Working as part of a team, you must be flexible, adaptable and prepared to move in accordance with work demands to maximise efficiency whether that be across customer contacts, allocating work or processing tasks.

4. You will possess high levels of communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple processes in an organised manner. You will be as passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience as we are.

5. You will respond positively to change, be able to quickly understand complex enquiries and processes over a range of areas, seeking to understand changes in legislation, systems and processes and applying the relevant change to current practice.

6. Working with internal and external customers and stakeholders, providing exceptional levels of customer service.

7. You will be part of a flexible workforce across the NHS Pension Service handling customer enquiries, allocating and/or processing casework in response to customer demand.

In this role, you are accountable for:

8. Answering a diverse range of internal and external customer enquiries, which could be sensitive in nature using a variety of media methods promptly within agreed performance, quality and other service level agreements, carrying out routine analysis and investigation of information and take initiative to determine appropriate course of action.

9. Using knowledge and experience to resolve a range of customer queries which may require use of own judgement, escalating where it is required.

10. Providing help and guidance to customers, tailoring conversations to the customers needs across a variety of different products and services. Ensuring that the customer is at the heart of everything that you do.

11. Allocating and/or processing standard and non-standard casework using appropriate information from relevant technical guides, process guides and/or systems. This will require an appropriate level of technical knowledge to resolve.

12. Analysing and interpreting a range of complex information across a variety of different workstreams across the NHS Pension Service.

13. Maintaining knowledge over several different areas within pensions, having the flexibility to quickly move to different areas of expertise to satisfy business need and meet customer demands.

14. Comprehending and interpreting policies and procedures across a range of work areas. Make appropriate decisions in line with current NHSBSA/DHSC policies and appropriate processing rules.

15. Following agreed processes and standard operating practice to ensure consistent service is provided to customers.

16. Updating and maintaining customer details on a variety of systems, ensuring information is accurately recorded and a clear audit trail is maintained.

17. Providing, receiving, and dealing with sensitive and confidential information, sometimes requiring tactful reassurance to customers with regards to life changing events relating to individuals NHS Pension benefits.

18. Working on a range of computer and telephony system applications, accurately inputting, maintaining, updating and amending customer information according to set procedures to ensure that the customers enquiries are handled appropriately and resolved fully.

19. Managing difficult situations to satisfy a customer who is frustrated, you will be required to listen effectively and show empathy while seeking a positive resolution.

20. Resolving customer enquiries, using relevant system applications, ensuring accurate data input, updating information, including where there are changes to pay etc, according to set procedures to ensure that the enquiries are handled appropriately and actioned fully.

21. Ability to comprehend and interpret policies and procedures across a variety of work areas. Using our internal online Knowledge Base to provide consistency of response.

22. Applying a range of communication skills, some of which may be complex, by either phone contact, correspondence and email support required with stakeholders, internal and external customers, and clients. Face to face and virtual meetings may be also required to facilitate the transfer of information.

23. Working to agreed performance and accuracy targets and standards, complying with all regulatory requirements such as Data Protection, Customer Security and understanding and supporting vulnerable customers.

24. Demonstrating an appreciation for Quality Assurance by seeking to resolve the contact and/or process casework right first time, understanding reasons for errors, complying with all Quality Systems, identifying and recommending opportunities to improve working practices.

25. Managing own allocated workload to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescale?

26. Encouraging a culture of continuous improvements by ensuring that procedures are constantly reviewed, developed and maintained and adhered to and ensure that suggestions for improvement are submitted in accordance with best practice, policies and procedures.

27. Contributing to service improvement through internal networking, sharing suggestions and building effective working relationships with colleagues and customers.

28. Identifying and communicating any non-routine technical or system issues to appropriate colleagues, escalating where necessary.

29. Where required, sharing knowledge with others through a variety of methods, training, coaching and mentoring new or established staff in accordance with the duties of the role.

30. Where required, providing a quality checking service to the team covering all processes and areas of work. Ensuring agreed process and standard operating procedures have been followed. Maintain a record of issues and successes, providing feedback to managers and colleagues.

31. Participating in, and contributing to, the GROW process. Taking ownership and responsibility for your personal development

32. Responsible for the safe security of documents, information and equipment under their control and undertakes all duties in line with GDPR regulations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Three GCSE passes, including Maths and English or equivalent qualification or work-based experience.

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in customer service.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of other forms of communication such as email, social media.
• Computer Literacy Skills

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Flexible Approach
• Adaptable, with proven ability to respond to and switch between a wide variety of queries effectively
• Flexible approach to work and able to manage a diverse workload

Desirable

• Ability to work quickly and accurately with an eye for detail

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment following detailed policies and procedures
• Experience of dealing with internal and external customers on the telephone and in written communication
• Experience of understanding and following detailed complex technical instructions
• Experience of handling varying customer enquiries

Desirable

• Experience of working on a diverse range of systems

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven time and self-management skills

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting deadlines and targets
• Ability to handle complex contact queries effectively and to deal with dissatisfied or difficult customers
• Ability to handle concurrent tasks/systems and cope with distractions
• Adaptable, with proven ability to respond to and switch between a wide variety of queries and systems effectively.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with emotional, difficult or dissatisfied customers

Desirable

• Good grammar and spelling

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer service focussed environment

 *** When applying for this role, please read the Supporting Documents on the apply page. ***

Children's Residential Support Worker - Kendal £34,274 - £0,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like.

Get out what you put in

You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: Base salary of 9,034 - 5,400
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at 0 per sleep (approx. ,840 per year) and ,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of
  wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you're at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months
• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step
  of the way

You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

School Development Lead (South) - Lupton Up to £66,239 + car + excellent benefits

Please note: This role will cover schools across the South region.

Families all over the country trust us to give their child the best - the best education, the best care and the chance to build the best possible future. It's a challenge that we're proud to take on and determined to fulfil. To succeed, we need to ensure that our schools continue to meet the high standards they're renowned for. That's why we're looking for an experienced and inspiring professional to be part of our School Development Team. As part of a skilled and dedicated team, you'll make every Witherslack School the best that it can be. It's a task that comes with some exciting development opportunities.

The role

Our schools offer state-of-the-art learning resources, specialist facilities and qualified, experienced staff. With your help, they'll perform at their best in every single area. Using your expert knowledge and passion for curriculum development and innovation you will be boosting you peoples' attainment, you'll visit our schools and identify priorities for improvement. it's a great opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership teams, supporting them to develop their schools and curriculums so that our students receive the very best education possible. Where change is required, you will be part of a team that supports development plans and drive the process of development whilst maintaining the Witherslack Group's vision and values. As our organisation continues to grow and expand, we're determined to ensure that every young person's future is in the very best hands.

Your profile

Like us, there's nothing you want more than to see young people thrive and you make this passion count through your professional expertise. A qualified teacher with a degree (or equivalent) and experience at senior leadership level, you blend an approachable and consultative nature with an academic viewpoint. Your expert perspective helps you spot exactly where improvements need to be made 0 and with your drive and energy, you inspire others to follow processes that lead to development. You will be organised and good with people, you will be able to work as an integral part of the leadership teams and a champion of best practice. As you'll be visiting schools nationwide, you'll need a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel.

About us

Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's syndrome, speech, language and communication needs), complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. Each school has its own specialist therapeutic team, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. 100% of our young people go on to further education, training or employment. Our growth plans mean that not only can we improve outcomes for more young people, but there will be even more incredible opportunities for our teams to develop too.

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of education and care must go above and beyond. That's what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational schools and homes and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we're enhancing life opportunities.

Reward

Our salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. It includes a competitive salary, Teacher pension if applicable or a contributory pension up to 5%, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, 40 days holiday (including bank holidays (to be taken during school holidays only). We also offer extensive group staff benefits, such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work, Enhanced sick pay. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and cover the cost of all new employees. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Robert James, Head of School Development .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all selections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

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Night Support Worker - Children's Homes - Carnforth £30,849 - £3,896 assuming good attendance

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

You'll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep -having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry.

Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: Base salary of 9,449 - 2,496
• Bonuses: ,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months
• If you don't
  have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

You'll start life as a NSO by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Children's Residential Support Worker - Carnforth £34,274 - £0,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like.

Get out what you put in

You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: Base salary of 9,034 - 5,400
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at 0 per sleep (approx. ,840 per year) and ,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of
  wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you're at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months
• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step
  of the way

You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH