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Data Scientist

£60k - £75k

Cheltenham or London (>50% WFH, the rest is spent in your closest office or visiting clients)

Will gain a security clearance (must be eligible)

My client are a fast growing SME who supply data and cyber security services into the public and private sectors.

They are looking to hire a Data Scientist to join their team, and support on a range of projects, into a range of clients and sectors.

You will be working on important government projects as part of the role, so will gain a security clearance (must be eligible ).

If you are to be considered for the role, you must have experience of Data Science in a professional environment where you have been a go-to figure for junior staff . You must also be a confident speaker, having worked in a client facing, advisor or consultancy environment. Strong ability with technologies/skills like Python (and other coding language), Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) .

If the above is a good match for your background and what you are interested in then please send a CV to or message me on WhatsApp if you have any questions

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our site in Wantage, Oxford. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. 

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
• 10 years minimum experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer
• 5 years minimum experience with National House builder
• Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• COINs user experience
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach

Desirable –

• HND or higher qualification
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualification
• Different methods of construction i.e. Timber Frame
• Previous experience with working with strategic partners.

• Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication
• Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings
• Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise
• Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes
• Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors
• Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required
• Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Site Manager to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget
• Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team
• Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works
• Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order
• Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations
• Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and operations team. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras
• Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates
• Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates
• Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs)
• Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties
• Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary
• Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams
• Accountable for CVR reports and cost control

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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Role: Area Sales Manager

Salary: £36,000k - £40,000k + Company car + Commission

Location: Covering the Swindon area but based from the Oxford Hire Centre (OX2 8JD)

Are you looking to start a new career with a great company? We're looking for an Area Sales Manager to join the successful team at Portakabin covering Swindon and surrounding areas.

The role of Area Sales Manager is a hands on, commercial and results driven sales manager who has a passion for business development, understanding clients' needs and achieving orders, whilst delivering excellent customer service and clearly demonstrates our Company values.

You will develop and promote the Company's hire business, to include our full range of products and services, ensuring the Division's Customer Charter is followed. The role is target driven and the key focus is on order winning activity. Working alongside projects and service teams in the region, and the Building Service functions, the role holder will be a strong communicator with a teamwork ethic, effectively communicating with the wider team to ensure delivery of service.

As an Area Hire Manager, you will:

*Be accountable for the delivery of set targets for the year for a particular catchment area including contract value, order numbers, and revenue generating visits as well as other commercial KPI's.

*Carry out structured business development, local and national campaigns, including "cold calling" within the area designated, in order to achieve order targets.

*Prepare quotations and drawings against customer requirements.

*Generate orders by attending Customer sites.

*Maximise added value for every opportunity through promoting the full range of Building Services.

*Complete a customer care programme to ensure maximum satisfaction, continuity of business and maximise referral opportunities.

*Ensuring compliance to business and quality processes for own catchment area, including ISO 9001.

*Effectively use internal systems (e.g. SAP, CRM) to ensure customer information is kept up to date and systems are aligned.

*As directed liaise with the Service Manager with regard to refurbishment, fitting out, deliveries, rectifications and terminations.

*Expedition of monies owed, in line with company guidelines and procedures.

Essential Criteria

*A full UK Driving licence

*Proven commercial experience, including face to face sales experience and business development

*Strong experience of carrying out business development activities (campaign calling and cold calling by phone and in person)

*The ability to work independently and drive in new initiatives

*Strong B2B sales experience

*Solid understanding of various software packages including MS Excel and PowerPoint,

*GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, education to A Level standard is desirable

*Ability and desire to keep up to date with competitor information and market trends

Benefits & Opportunities

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Option to buy 5 days
• Working flexibly principles
• Contributory pension
• Competitive Commission Structure

• Company Car, electric if available

As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on

Join Our Team as a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner

22.5 Hours Per Week

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those with chronic respiratory conditions? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Respiratory Practitioner to become a vital part of our dynamic and supportive team!

About the Role:

As a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner, you will collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide exceptional care and support. Your expertise will shine in:

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

COPD Supported Discharge

Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Services

Utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, monitor, and manage patients in various settings, empowering them to achieve optimal respiratory health and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and create personalised care plans.

Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical evidence and feedback.

Educate and support patients and families to promote self-management of respiratory conditions.

Collaborate with colleagues for coordinated, person-centered care.

Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical audits.

About You:

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner with:

NMC Registration

Proven experience in respiratory care or a related specialty

Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills

A commitment to continuous professional development

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Why Join Us?

Work within a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Make a real impact on the lives of people living with respiratory conditions

If you’re passionate about respiratory care and are eager to contribute to a meaningful role, we want to hear from you!

For further information or an informal chat please contact  Sarah Nockolds -

•     Developing and implementing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments, current guidelines, and best evidence.

•     Assessing patient suitability for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and ensuring cost-effective and appropriate provision.

•     Providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with COPD and ILD.

•     Supporting the delivery of Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), including education and exercise programs.

•     Promoting patient self-management through behavioral change strategies.

•     Communicating complex clinical information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

•     Managing and prioritizing ongoing patient care within a case management approach.

•     Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and support clinical audits.

•     Working collaboratively within the community nursing team and multidisciplinary services.

•     Ensuring compliance with professional and organizational policies and procedures.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and specification.

•     Registered Nurse qualified to degree level or equivalent

•     Expert knowledge in the treatment and management of long-term respiratory conditions.

•     Knowledge of pharmacology in the management of long-term disease.

•     Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions.

•     Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

•     IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.

•     Ability to work independently and flexibly in response to service needs.

•     Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

•  Competitive Pay & Pension : Receive a salary of £37,338 with Agenda for change terms and conditions including NHS pension.
 •  Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
 •  Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
 •  Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
 •  Flexible Pay Options : Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
 •  Learning & Development : Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
 •  Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

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.

Community  Therapy Assistant Practitioner 

Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team

30 hours per week

Job Summary
 Are you a compassionate and skilled Assistant Practitioner seeking a meaningful and rewarding role? The Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and dynamic team.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and work efficiently. Our team is friendly and supportive, and we welcome someone eager to learn, grow, and embrace change. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where your skills and commitment will truly impact people’s lives.

In this role, you will work under the guidance of a team of approachable physiotherapists and occupational therapists, with the chance to develop new skills and engage closely with a wide multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the community setting.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions and healthcare in various community environments. You’ll carry out delegated and independent tasks to provide holistic, proactive care, working with patients to set and achieve realistic goals. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with patients and their families, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and managed.

Your responsibilities will include participating to occupational assessments for equipment needs, falls prevention assessments, and providing support in palliative care and rehabilitation for elderly and frail individuals—focusing on promoting independence and quality of life wherever possible.

As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance are required.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role at this time.

As a Assistant Practitioner  you will be responsible for:

• To undertake the assessment of less complex patients and ensure effective treatment in conjunction with agreed objectives.
• To maintain accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. 
• To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records & manage a caseload of less complex patients.
• To treat patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.
• To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
• To maintain appropriate professional standards and agreed criteria are met.
• To work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
• To communicate effectively and work in collaboration with patients, carers, other Health Care 
• Professionals, staff from the Primary Care Team and other Trusts.
• To ensure good working relationships and communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

Essential

•    2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 

•    Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly  

•    Regular VDU usage  

•    Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.  

•    Ability to work as a team member.  

•    Ability to deliver patient focused care.  

•    Ability to recognise own limitations.  

•    Typing / data inputting skills  

•    Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding.  

•    Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids.  

•    Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.   

•    Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work  

•    Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours  

•    Ability to cope under pressure.   

Desirable

•    NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification  

Other requirements:  

•    Driven to achieve 

•    Self-motivated  

•    Good time management  

As a Assistant Practitioner Band 4 we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension : 
• Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

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.

We are offering a £1000 welcome bonus!* 

Are you searching for a role that offers variety, growth, and support? As a SCPHN School Nurse , you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme.

Supported by the clinical team lead, the SCPHN School Nurse will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of health needs, including the development, implementation and evaluation/audit of evidence-based interventions. 

The SCPHN School Nurse will take responsibility for ensuring the quality and standard of care and delivery of an effective school nursing service to improve outcomes for the local school aged population. The SCPHN School Nurse will participate in delivering a universal core service, and provide targeted interventions, to address health inequalities, where necessary referring to specialist services. This role will also include safeguarding responsibilities, supporting the delivery of the school immunisations programme, mentorship of students, line management of a skill mixed 0-19 team and staff appraisals.

This role is Term Time only. 

*T&C's apply

• Leadership & Teamwork: Lead and supervise a skill-mixed team to deliver equitable, efficient services under the 5–19 Healthy Child Programme. Prioritise high-risk caseloads, delegate appropriately, and support team development through clinical supervision and appraisal.

• Collaboration & Partnership: Build effective working relationships with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Engage with wider agencies to influence health policy and ensure integrated support for children and young people (CYP).

• Clinical Practice & Direct Care: Deliver health assessments, targeted interventions, immunisations, enuresis clinics, continence assessments, and sexual health services. Identify unmet health needs, provide referrals, and maintain safeguarding responsibilities in line with local procedures.

• Health Promotion & Education: Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities through PSHE lessons, group work, and one-to-one sessions. Facilitate drop-in clinics and contribute to service initiatives.

• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Act promptly in suspected abuse cases, attend child protection meetings, and participate in safeguarding supervision. Ensure record-keeping and reporting adhere to clinical standards.

• Communication & Information Management: Adapt communication to varied audiences, contribute to reports and forums, and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Planning & Organisation: Manage own workload and team activity, aligning with service priorities, caseload levels, and safeguarding obligations. Contribute to service planning and audits.

• Policy, Research & Service Development: Support protocol development, lead audits, and contribute data for commissioning. Promote evidence-based practice and service evaluation.

• Resource & Risk Management: Maintain medical equipment and organisational assets, report replacements as needed, and support infection control and immunisation uptake initiatives.

• Professional Accountability: Comply with NMC standards, undertake CPD, and support the training and development of junior staff. Act within organisational policy under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead.

Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

We would love to hear from you if:

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with SCPHN – School Nurse qualification and current NMC Part 3 registration

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and transferable clinical skills

• Knowledge of NHS and CYP public health priorities

• Experience in leadership, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and service improvement (e.g. audits, research, change management)

• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage complex situations

• Competent in IT and digital record-keeping

• Resilient, adaptable, and professional with high personal integrity

Desirable

• Registered Nurse – Child Branch

• Mentorship or supervision qualifications (e.g. Child Protection Supervisor, Clinical Supervision Facilitator)

• Additional training: PSHE delivery, sexual health, immunisation (incl. 2-day foundation)

• Recent experience working directly with CYP and families

• Completion of safeguarding modules

 Other requirements: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse ( SCPHN) School Nurse.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team in Surrey.

• Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

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.

About the role

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times?  Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential?  If so, this could be the job for you! 

Sense is currently recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to work 15 hours per week at our shop in Swindon on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.

Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:

• Building, training and inspiring a great team of volunteers
• Delivering superb shop standards, offer and customer engagement
• Driving stock generation and community engagement

Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. 

Key skills and experience:

• The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, creative, be a great communicator and positively committed to working in charity retail.
• Experience of inspiring a team to provide excellent customer service.
• An eye for detail that will ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience of working in a retail environment or within a team leader position.

This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required and it is desirable that they have flexibility to work across 7 days of the week.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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About the role

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times?  Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential?  If so, this could be the job for you! 

Sense is currently recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to work 22.5 hours per week at our shop in Gloucester on a 6 month fixed term basis.

This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.

Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:

• Building, training and inspiring a great team of volunteers
• Delivering superb shop standards, offer and customer engagement
• Driving stock generation and community engagement

Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. 

Key skills and experience:

• The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, creative, be a great communicator and positively committed to working in charity retail.
• Experience of inspiring a team to provide excellent customer service.
• An eye for detail that will ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience of working in a retail environment or within a team leader position.

This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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As an Adult Social Worker, you will make a real difference to vulnerable people in our community, helping and supporting them to live their lives in the way they want to. Our primary purpose will be working with people who require social care services, their families and carers to ensure independence is maintained as much as possible and outcomes are clear, monitored and reviewed. 

• Daily, you will deliver genuine people-centred, strength-based support, with a focus on what our service users tell us will make the biggest difference to them. Using your creativity to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.   
• It will be your responsibility to implement, review and monitor actions and outcomes in line with individual care plans. 
• Where appropriate, you will make changes and amendments as the needs of the individual change and evolve. 
• You will work in line with best practice legislation, policy and guidance to promote the wellbeing and dignity of service users.
• Using your experience and knowledge, you will make recommendations for the implementation of reablement.  

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be required to:

• support students on placement as an experienced Practice Educator.
• be fully up to date with the core training expectations as an Advanced Social Worker. 

• It is essential that you have a degree in social work with relevant SWE registration to practice or be in the final year of your social work studies. 
• Given the elements of this role, it is key you understand asset and strength-based approaches to adult social care.
• We require you to be a problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with people to meet their goals and aspirations.
• You’ll welcome challenge and embrace change.   

Additionally, as an Advanced Social Worker:

• You must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
• We require you to have evidence of meeting the essential (and desirable where possible) criteria for the role of Advanced Social Worker in South Gloucestershire Council.
• You will have a clear commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). 

• To be considered for the Advanced Social Worker position, your evidence must be clearly detailed in your application. The salary is offered at points within these bands depending on experience:
  • Social worker: £37,280 - £9,152.
  • Advanced Social worker: 0,777 - 4,075
• This role is hybrid, predominantly you will be required to work in the office based in Yate, or out in the community, with occasional days working at home.
• You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so must have a full valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have alternative appropriate means of travel.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.
  
  

Interviews anticipated week commencing 3rd November 2025.

• What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the people they work with. 
• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance .
• We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
• As part of our benefits package , you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted, and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.    

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!  

To view the full job description, please click this link: Social Worker & Advanced Social Worker