A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Day Carer to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Walsall, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers
This is a fantastic care home which provides a range of care for those at the home, including residential care, dementia care, and respite care and short stays
**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care**
As the Senior Day Carer your key duties include:
Leading shifts and supporting the care team to provide high-quality, person-centred care
Administering medication safely and accurately
Supervising, mentoring, and developing care staff
Supporting the management team with on-call responsibilities
Ensuring residents live in a safe, caring, and supportive environment
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Recent experience working at Senior Care Assistant level
Strong staff supervision and management skills
Experience participating in management on-call support
Trained in Medication Administration
The successful Senior Day Carer will receive an excellent salary of £12.80 per hour. We currently have permanent vacancies for both full time or part time on days shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Paid attendance at induction training
Comprehensive induction training programme
Sociable hours of shifts – 8 to 8
Rotas are produced several weeks in advance (good advance visibility of shifts)
Team working
Modern purpose built environment with beautiful gardens
Free staff car parking
Refundable DBS
Career Development Opportunities
On the job training
Uniform Provided
Paid Breaks (on shifts over 6 hours)
Subsidised staff meals
On-site management support
Reference ID: 7116
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible.
Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it?s perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Taking payments from customers
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
Training:
Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
Employer Description:An independent practice proudly serving the Bolsover and surrounding community since 1965. For nearly six decades, we?ve built a reputation for providing expert eye care and personalised service to generations of families.
At Parker Opticians, we combine years of experience with modern technology to deliver the highest standard of care. Our longstanding presence in Bolsover is a testament to our commitment to the community and our unwavering focus on customer satisfaction.
We believe that excellent customer service is just as important as top-quality eye care, and we strive to make every visit a positive experience.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30. Saturday, 09:00 - 13:00.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
The Account Executive supports the wider Digital team in all aspects of managing the day to day running of client work. This role will support the team with the end to end process of delivering campaigns and projects, as well as supporting new business activities. The Account Executive is also responsible for supporting digital and marketing events and providing administrative support for meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct online media / social media audits using a wide range of research and reporting tools
Carry out research and draft intelligence reports for clients or to support tenders and pitches for new business
Develop, publish and monitor content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.
Contribute to creation of communications plans that meet client objectives
Prepare status reports and updates for clients including agendas prior to meetings and action notes after
Support multiple projects from conception to completion
Actively participate in brainstorms and idea sessions for current and prospective clients
Attend internal account meetings and keeping note on next steps
Draft presentation materials for new business credentials and pitches, contributing towards new business pitches
Contribute towards marketing activity to promote Hanover
Stay current on platform changes and new social media tools that can help clients achieve business goals
Personal Management/Self Leadership
Promote and demonstrate the Hanover Values across the full range of the role
Contribute to opportunities for continuous improvement in all areas of role delivery and the wider team processes and practices
Demonstrate an enthusiastic and proactive attitude to assessing requirements, completing tasks and delivering results for clients and for Hanover
Financial Management
Develop understanding of company budget setting, management processes and Hanover financial and marketing systems including Maconomy and Zoho
Training:
You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses
As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, with a PRCA Qualification.
This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning, and creating a portfolio of evidence.
Apprentices are employed full-time with at least one day per week dedicated to apprenticeship coursework, including study and assignments.
Attendance to 50+ expert PRCA industry-training courses.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if he/she has the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant Standard.
PRCA is the training provider for this apprenticeship, as well as the largest membership and industry body for the PR & Communications industry.
Training Outcome:The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship - future employment opportunities within Hanover may be available on completion.Employer Description:Hanover is an award-winning communications consultancy that advises enterprises, institutions, and individuals on building recognition and enhancing reputation. From our offices across Europe and the Middle East, we adopt an integrated approach that connects the dots across channels, audiences and issues. Our collective of smart, curious people think differently and live by a shared mission, purpose, vision, and values. These shape how we work, not just with our colleagues, but with clients and partners too.
Our mission is to ‘rewire communications for impact’ and harness its transformative power to advocate, trailblaze and make a difference. We do this by igniting and empowering the potential of every individual within our company, recognising that each person is a unique spark, capable of creating extraordinary impact. We believe that by nurturing and harnessing the collective brilliance of our people, we can drive innovation, foster an uncommon work culture, and make a positive difference to society.
Embracing the complete range of skills and services across the communications spectrum without constraint, we create the best outcomes for our clients and deliver world-class work.Working Hours :Monday-FridaySkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Interest in current affairs,Written skills,Time-management skills,Interest in healthcare comms,Social Media....Read more...
You will start by helping with the fundamentals: processing purchase and sales invoices in Xero, managing the main accounts inbox, keeping supplier and customer data accurate, and supporting both AP and AR activity. You’ll also be involved in bank reconciliations, coding transactions, resolving discrepancies, and helping us stay on top of Pleo company payment card activity.
As you progress, you’ll build experience in month-end management accounts tasks such as preparing accruals and prepayments, posting supervised journals, completing basic balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit and reporting requests.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who’s organised, willing to learn, and ready to get a genuine understanding of how a finance team operates. You’ll be supported throughout, with the chance to build strong foundations for a long-term career in accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
Process purchase invoices in Xero with accurate coding and correct approvals
Match invoices to purchase orders or internal authorisation
Manage the primary accounts inbox, ensuring queries are prioritised and resolved
Process and monitor pro forma invoices, ensuring timely payment and receipt of VAT invoices for processing into Xero
Help maintain supplier data and assist with supplier statement reconciliations
Accounts Receivable:
Process sales invoices in Xero accurately and in line with customer agreements
Assist in managing customer accounts, ensuring data is up to date and queries are handled promptly
Support credit control activity, including monitoring overdue balances and following up with customers professionally
Reconcile customer receipts and allocate payments correctly
Bank & Cash Management:
Complete regular bank reconciliations in Xero
Code and allocate bank transactions accurately
Investigate and resolve unreconciled items
Pleo Card Management:
Monitor company Pleo card transactions and ensure receipts/supporting documentation are submitted
Review, code, and post Pleo transactions into Xero
Reconcile Pleo activity to the Pleo bank feed and resolve discrepancies
General Finance Support:
Maintain organised, compliant financial records
Assist the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks and operational finance duties
Month-End Support:
As confidence grows, the apprentice will gain experience in:
Preparing accrual and prepayment schedules
Posting supervised month-end journals
Completing basic balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting the month-end close process
Assisting with audit requests and internal reporting
Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship and building confidence in a finance setting this role will become an Accounts Assistant
Furthermore there is potential for the successful candidate to move onto a Level 7 CIMA apprenticeship and work towards full chartered management accountant status
This offers a direct path from entry-level training to full professional qualification, with ongoing support from the finance team throughout
Employer Description:SpectrumX is a biotechnology company focused on providing safe and effective healthcare products powered by proprietary HOCl formulations. SpectrumX is the ONLY company in the UK and Europe to have the license to use the patented, shielded HOCl+ formulation, Spectricept Tm. Coupled with this, SpectrumX is establishing itself as a market leader in the manufacturing of liquid steriles and associated products into both clinical and aesthetic settings.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, start time flexible between 8.00am - 9.00am. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Confident with numbers,Confident with financial data,Basic Excel skills,Accuracy,Proactive,Eager to learn,Reliable approach to deadlines....Read more...
On a normal working day:
You will complete business support tasks, such as managing email inboxes and responding to emails, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, answering phone calls and attending meetings.
You may be asked to book rooms or help plan events.
You will be office-based or off-site at an event.
You will be involved in onboarding/recruiting Apprentices and Work Experience students.
You will need to have excellent time management and communication skills.
You must also be willing to travel (expenses will be paid between sites).
You will be working within your team and other teams across the trust, providing customer service skills.
You will work with a range of people, talk to, and interact with staff at all levels.
You will also develop the skills that will allow you to deliver accurate and effective administrative support to colleagues within the Education and Apprenticeship Team.
Training:
Your apprenticeship will take place in the workplace.
You will be expected to take part in online training and meet with your assessor.
You will be given time each week to complete your apprenticeship in work time.
You will have the support of the team to complete your apprenticeship.
Training Outcome:At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be employed by the trust as a Band 2 Admin Assistant, with the opportunity to apply for other relevant Band 3 posts in the trust.Employer Description:At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘excellent care, everywhere' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm, but able to consider flexible working requests. There will also be an opportunity to work from home.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Compassionate....Read more...
Are you an experienced Customer Service Administrator, Office Manager, Administrator, Member Services Coordinator, Repairs Planner, Assets Officer, or Housing Officer? Can you take ownership of administrative process whilst supporting customers and building relationships? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to support departments heads to ensure outstanding customer services are provided to customer and supply chain partners. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting members; drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new membership packs, as well as member reviews packs for existing members; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; the identification of potential new members as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; taking ownership of the accounts of smaller members; supporting contract pack creating; and identifying additional opportunities with which to support members.BackgroundThe role would suit someone looking for their first career move following their first job, and/or someone looking for an organisation with a defined career path. Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Customer Services / Account Management – A successful track record in Customer Services, looking after customer accounts, building relationships, and promoting services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Administrator/Executive Assistant – Experience in taking responsibility of the smooth running of office processes and documentation to provide a seamless and efficient customer experience.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks concurrently and experience of having worked in a busy environment.
The ability to engage with prospective customers in a face-to-face capacity at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
A base understanding of procurement
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some time spent in an office in London, some time working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
