A modern, high end independent Opticians in Aberdare are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join the team.
Optometrist – Role
Modern practice with an established patient base
Exceptional reputation in the area for high quality Eyecare
Two testing rooms – Double tests 2-3 days a week
30 minute appointments
Pre-screening done by the support team
Advanced equipment – OCT, Auto refactor, Non Contact Tonometer
Support of an experienced team
Specialist clinics – Low Vision
Supportive Director – happy to introduce new ideas and clinics based in your clinical interests
Flexible working patterns available – Full and part time, school hours, no weekends etc – Can work around you and your requirements
9am – 5:30pm opening times
Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 (Pro rata if part time)
Easy Parking close by
Potential partnership opportunities in the future
Requirements
GOC registered Optometrist
A passion for offering unique and memorable service to patients
Excellent understanding of personal service and commitment to all-round care
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.....Read more...
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship
By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
Employer Description:Amazing Grace Nursery is a home away from home where a creative, colourful and exciting atmosphere is provided to nurture each child into who they want to be.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Shift patterns. 7.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Creative,Patience....Read more...
This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:
Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care
Training:Provided by Tempdent:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Functional Skills (if applicable)
Flexible online delivery model
Quarterly start dates throughout the year
Induction and regular progress support
Training Outcome:A career in dental nursing can grow in many rewarding directions.
With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse, Treatment Coordinator, or Practice Manager.
With further training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative, restorative, and routine treatments to patients.
You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dental professionals to improve the alignment and appearance of patients’ teeth.
The dental sector offers clear progression routes, recognised qualifications, and ongoing professional development to support your long-term career goals.Employer Description:An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.Working Hours :Variable shift patterns, opening hours as follows. Monday: 9am–7.30pmTuesday: 9am–6pmWednesday: 9.30am–7.30pmThursday: 9am–6pmFriday: 9am–5pmSaturday: 9am–2pm (alternate weeks).Skills: Administrative Skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to Detail,Customer Care Skills,Initative,IT Skills,Logical,Non judgemental,Number Skills,Organisational Skills,Patience,Physical Fitness,Presentation Skills,Problem Solving Skills,Teamworking,Communication Skills....Read more...
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship
By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
Employer Description:Dedicated to providing quality childcare and education since 2003 and conveniently situated on the main Halifax road overlooking the picturesque Shibden Valley, our spacious 19th century schoolhouse has been especially designed and remodelled to create a warm, homely, loving and nurturing environment for your 21st century child.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Shift patterns. 7.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Creative,Patience....Read more...
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship
By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
Employer Description:Dedicated to providing quality childcare and education since 2003 and conveniently situated on the main Halifax road overlooking the picturesque Shibden Valley, our spacious 19th century schoolhouse has been especially designed and remodelled to create a warm, homely, loving and nurturing environment for your 21st century child.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shift patterns. 7.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Creative,Patience....Read more...
Collect, clean, and manage business data from core systems such as Microsoft Business Central, SharePoint, and production databases
Design and build dashboards in Power BI to track business performance - from production throughput and waste reduction to customer project timelines and on-time delivery
Develop automated reporting tools using Power Automate to replace manual spreadsheets and ensure live data is always available
Analyse patterns and trends in sales, estimating, engineering, and operations to highlight opportunities for efficiency and improvement
Support the creation of a central data model that links multiple systems, helping Sotech build a “single source of truth” for reporting
Assist with data governance, ensuring information is accurate, standardised, and secure across the company
Collaborate with teams to understand what insights they need - translating questions into meaningful visual analytics
Use Power Query and Excel to transform raw data into structured, actionable information
Support business planning by contributing data for forecasting, KPIs, and performance analysis
Document data processes and insight frameworks for future scalability
Systems & IT Support (25%)
Provide first-line support for IT queries related to data access, reporting tools, or system logins
Help maintain user accounts, devices, and permissions within the Microsoft 365 environment
Support SharePoint administration, ensuring data storage and sharing follow best practice
Work with external IT partners on integrations or troubleshooting when data systems overlap
Keep up to date with new features across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Business Central that can enhance reporting
Training:
Day release once a week (online learning)
Training Outcome:
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available
Employer Description:At Sotech, we’re on an ambitious digital journey — combining precision manufacturing with real-time data and analytics. From our advanced machinery and production systems to our digital backbone built on Microsoft 365, Business Central, Power BI, and Power Automate, every part of the business is becoming more connected, measurable, and insight-driven.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.00am - 11.00amSkills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
Senior .NET Developer – SaaS– Solothurn / Hybrid]
(Key skills: C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core/.NET 6+, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, SQL Server, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Agile, Test-Driven Development, Frontend & Backend Development, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms)
Are you an experienced Full Stack .NET Developer with a passion for building scalable, enterprise-grade web applications? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where innovation, quality and user experience drive delivery? If so, this could be your next exciting challenge.
Our client, a growing international SaaS business serving financial services and enterprise customers, is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join their Swiss engineering team. You will be instrumental in developing, enhancing and maintaining mission-critical applications that support key business workflows and deliver significant value to customers.
In this role, you will design and build both frontend and backend components of modern, data-driven web applications. You’ll implement user interfaces using ASP.NET MVC and Angular, applying best-practice patterns for maintainability and performance. On the backend, you’ll architect robust microservices and APIs using C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+, ensuring scalability, reliability and testability throughout the stack. You will also work with relational databases such as SQL Server, contributing to data modelling, query optimisation and migrations as required.
You’ll participate fully in an Agile delivery process, collaborating with product owners, UX designers, QA engineers and DevOps specialists. Your responsibilities will include writing automated tests, supporting staging and production releases, troubleshooting incidents, and helping refine overall engineering processes to drive quality and continuous improvement. Experience with modern development environments, source control and CI/CD pipelines will help you thrive in this role.
The ideal candidate will have a solid track record of building and maintaining scalable enterprise applications, comfortable owning technical decisions and producing high-quality code. You’ll bring strong communication skills, a pragmatic approach to problem solving, and the ability to break down complex requirements into well-structured solutions. Experience with Angular and frontend technologies alongside backend .NET development is highly desirable.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking SaaS technology business where your engineering expertise will have a tangible impact on product success and customer outcomes. You’ll work in a hybrid environment based in Solothurn, supported by a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
Location: Solothurn / Hybrid working (once a week in the offices).
Salary: CHF 100,000 – CHF 130,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland.
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Family Support Worker – Gloucestershire Rate of Pay: £15.87 per hour (≈ £33,000 per annum) Shifts: Monday–Friday, varied shifts 9–5 / 10–6 / 8–4 depending on diary
We are seeking a committed, resilient, and hardworking Family Support Worker to join our client’s team in Gloucestershire. Attitude, willingness to learn and work hard, and dedication to supporting families are absolutely key in this role.
As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with children and families across the community—this may include home visits, community work, schools, and office-based work in either Dursley or Cirencester. You will be responsible for managing your own diary and will carry a caseload of around 12 families. You will report directly to one Team Manager, and a laptop will be issued for your work.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide practical and emotional support to children and families
Lone working within homes and the community
Deliver interventions and support plans
Maintain strong safeguarding practice
Manage your own diary and caseload effectively
Requirements:
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS
Experience working with children and families
Ability to work varied weekday shift patterns (9–5 / 10–6 / 8–4)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Strong commitment, resilience, and a positive attitude
We do not offer sponsorship for this role
If you are interested in this role, please apply or send your CV to Shane at shuntley@charecruitment.com....Read more...
About YouCan you shape commercial strategy that delivers real value for communities and the environment? Will you champion best‑practice cost frameworks from should‑cost models to benchmarking so projects land on time and on budget? You build trusted partnerships across project teams and strategic delivery partners to drive open, collaborative ways of working If you’re looking for an opportunity to influence and set commercial strategy—and make a difference—this role is for you. Drive innovation in commercial governance—your ideas will shape how we deliver value and transparency across major projects.Be a trusted voice at the table—influencing decisions that impact infrastructure and communities nationwide.You’ve worked in infrastructure, construction, or civil engineering, and you’re comfortable engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.You enjoy designing and improving cost frameworks: should‑cost models and curves, benchmarking strategies, and client assurance.You can work independently and proactively, prioritising and organising workload clearly.Your communication skills—written and oral—help you cut through complexity and build confidence.You bring a supportive, growth‑minded approach, helping others develop strong commercial acumen through coaching and sharing best practice.You value clear, open governance and align naturally with our stance on counter‑fraud, bribery and corruption—our vision is “working together to find and stop fraud.”Most importantly: no one meets every requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you believe you’ll add value, we’d love to hear from you.About The RoleYou’ll influence our commercial strategy, strengthen assurance for executive and senior leaders, and help embed best practice across the organisation—policy, guidance, and our community of practice.In this role, you will:Provide commercial assurance and advice—shaping governance papers and reporting for senior leadership, the Board, and government stakeholders—so decisions are informed and robust.Lead and embed contract assurance practices—including peer reviews, negotiating terms and changes, and advising on contract structuring to secure best value and fair profit.Develop performance management protocols (e.g., Earned Value, CPI, SPI) and use financial benchmarking to track, test, and improve outcomes across programmes.Build strategic supplier partnerships—sharing risks and benefits, encouraging innovation, and clarifying responsibilities—so collaboration stays open and effective.Coach project and contract managers—championing continuous improvement and commercial acumen—so contracts consistently deliver value for money through a supportive approach.You’ll work with diverse stakeholders, nurture strong relationships with our project teams and strategic delivery partners, and be an advocate for our counter‑fraud vision: “working together to find and stop fraud.” Your honest, open approach will reinforce our governance and assurance commitments.To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description. Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 23:59 26th January 2026Sifting date: 28th January 2026 Interviews: w/c 2nd February 2026(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by asking you to remove personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers. This helps us reduce unconscious bias and focus solely on what matters, your ability to succeed in the role.If you’re successful in joining us, it’s because we believe in your ability to make a meaningful contribution. By continuing to improve the diversity of our organisation, we strengthen our collective knowledge, creativity, innovation and living our values of being trusted, inclusive, and progressive every day.If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call us on 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process. ....Read more...
Optometrist
Location: Kent (domiciliary / care-home based)Salary: Fully flexible / open to discussionHours: Completely flexible – full-time, part-time or bespoke patterns consideredContract: Permanent or self-employed options available
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to practise optometry in the way many clinicians originally set out to - with time, autonomy and genuine patient connection.
You’ll be joining a family-run domiciliary optician delivering high-quality eye care directly to patients in a care home setting. The focus is on continuity of care, clinical freedom and accessibility, rather than testing volumes or rigid KPIs.
The Role
Deliver comprehensive sight tests and eye health assessments in patients’ care homes
Work one-to-one with patients in a calm, unhurried environment
Supported by a Dispensing Optician on visits, allowing you to focus on clinical care
Build long-term relationships with patients, families and care teams
Be part of a small, close-knit team where your input and experience are genuinely valued
About You
GOC-registered Optometrist
Patient-focused, empathetic and clinically confident
Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team
Comfortable working in a domiciliary setting
Full driving licence preferred due to community-based work
What’s On Offer
Total flexibility on salary, hours and working pattern
Permanent or self-employed options available
A refreshing alternative to high-street practice life
Longer appointment times and a strong focus on quality over quantity
Varied working environments and the opportunity to meet a wide range of people
A role with genuine purpose, delivering eye care to those who need it most
How to Apply
To learn more, click 'Apply', or get in touch via WhatsApp.
If you’re looking for a role that gives you back control of your diary, and reminds you why you chose optometry in the first place, this could be the ideal next step.....Read more...
About YouAre you confident taking projects from concept through closure, using a structured, methodical approach to hit milestones, manage risk, and realise benefits? Can you communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level and you enjoy championing good project practice across teams, helping others adopt tools, techniques and stage‑gates? Are you passionate about project management, continuously sharpening how you plan, report and solve problems — and you’re keen to help develop our Programme & Project Management capability? If so, read on….As a Project Manager in our Corporate Programme Office, you’ll deliver a portfolio of projects/programmes of varying complexity and budget, applying recognised lifecycle management, planning, issue/risk/change control, stakeholder engagement and stage review disciplines. You’ll produce clear highlight and status reports, use MS Office (including MS Project) and our project management systems to track progress, and you’ll actively contribute ideas to improve how we manage projects.You’ll be expected to lead multi‑disciplinary delivery teams, communicate progress and decisions at all levels, and help embed effective, professional Programme & Project Management so our business case benefits are realised.About The RoleWhat You Will Be DoingLead and deliver projects across the full lifecycle — from mobilisation through to closure — ensuring objectives, timelines and budgets are met.Apply best practice project management principles including risk, issue and change control, stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and benefits realisation.Produce clear reporting such as highlight reports and ad hoc status updates for senior stakeholders, keeping everyone informed and aligned.Champion project management standards within the organisation, promoting continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned.Engage with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships and facilitating collaboration across teams and disciplines.Use project management tools and systems (including MS Project and MS Office) to plan, track and monitor delivery effectively.Contribute to developing departmental practices, helping shape how we manage programmes and projects for greater success. We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description. Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 12th January 2026Sifting date: 13th January 2026Interviews: w/c 19th, 20th and 21st January 2026 (If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by asking you to remove personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers. This helps us reduce unconscious bias and focus solely on what matters, your ability to succeed in the role.If you’re successful in joining us, it’s because we believe in your ability to make a meaningful contribution. By continuing to improve the diversity of our organisation, we strengthen our collective knowledge, creativity, innovation and living our values of being trusted, inclusive, and progressive every day.If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call us on 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process. ....Read more...
