Are you passionate about changing the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience supporting those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours?
Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship. To apply for this role, you must have residency and the right to work within the UK.
I’m currently looking for a Children’s Residential Support Workers to join dedicated teams in council-run homes across Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide meaningful care in safe, supportive environments while building a stable and rewarding career in children’s social care.
Charles Hunter Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy established for over 13 years. I recruit across the South of England and work closely with you to find the most suitable role based on your experience, location, and career goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people.
Work collaboratively with a close-knit team to maintain a nurturing residential setting.
Promote positive behaviour and help young people build independence through personalised care plans.
Support children with daily routines, education, and social development.
What I’m Looking For:
Experience in residential childcare, SEN education, youth services, or similar roles.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding practices.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this).
Flexibility for shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Full UK driving licence – essential.
What You’ll Receive:
Salary between £25,992 – £32,000 per annum
Enhanced payments for sleep-in shifts
Excellent public sector benefits including annual pay reviews and a strong pension scheme
Job stability with a respected local authority
Comprehensive training and clear progression routes in children’s social care
Please Apply if you have worked in:
Youth work
SEN support
Fostering services or care leavers support
Mental health or young offenders services
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact Laura today for more information and to discuss your next step in children's residential care.
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Part-Time Practice Manager
Independent Opticians, Leicester (Leicestershire) Up to £35,000 FTE | 3–4 Days Per Week | 9am–5.30pm | Community-Focused Role Across Two Practices
Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent Opticians based in Leicester to recruit a Part-Time Practice Manager. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a new practice while working across two sites just four miles apart, both deeply rooted in their local communities and committed to delivering personalised, high-quality eye care.
Practice Manager – Role Overview
Working across two well-established practices in Leicester
Part-time: 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu ideal – up to 4 days possible)
Working hours: 9am–5.30pm
Limited Saturdays – only 1 per month required
Overseeing all daily operations and supporting long-term business growth
Team includes a pre-reg Optometrist and two Optical Assistants currently training as Dispensing Opticians
Key involvement in building the patient base at a brand-new practice location
Involvement in remote edging and working primarily with Essilor lenses
Support a wide range of services including NHS and private eye exams, contact lenses, OCT scanning, and dry eye management
Help curate a broad, stylish eyewear selection featuring both designer and high-street brands
Significant scope to bring fresh ideas, shape services, and engage with the local community
Up to £35,000 FTE depending on experience
Practice Manager – Requirements
Qualified Dispensing Optician with strong knowledge of lenses and dispensing
Reliable, experienced, and confident working independently – not suitable for newly qualified applicants
Will also consider a very experienced Optical Assistant with proven leadership capability
“Old school” approach to service and standards, with a modern outlook on growth and development
Passion for community-focused care and delivering a highly personalised service
Friendly, professional, and invested in the long-term success of the business
This is a rare opportunity to step into a varied and rewarding management role, with the chance to directly shape and grow a new practice from the ground up. The environment is unhurried and patient-first, providing real freedom to deliver the kind of care you believe in.
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Job Description:
One of our client’s, a leading property finance firm, has an exciting brand-new opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team in Edinburgh. This is a varied role and some of your key responsibilities will include providing EA/PA support for the Senior Members including diary management and travel arrangements. The role will also include office and building management responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company and make the role your own. This would be full-time office-based position.
Skills/Experience:
3+ years in a similar role, ideally from professional services or financial services.
Advanced IT skills, with extensive practical experience
Advanced Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills & experience
Highly organised & methodical
Highly motivated, a self-starter, hardworking, with a high level of flexibility
Willing and able to take responsibility, and to handle multiple workflows simultaneously
Team player, with strong interpersonal skills
Solution focused, with excellent problem-solving skills
Discretion and confidentiality in handling very sensitive information
Core Responsibilities:
Provide EA / PA support including diary management
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion & professionalism
General office management
Assist with personal matters, including but not limited to, arranging personal travel and assisting with household expenses.
Arrange travel logistics, both domestic and international
Building management
Provide support to Finance Director including assisting with bookkeeping, processing expenses, payments and interests, and assisting with other financial transactions
Provide excellent client service and being first point of contact for clients coming into the building
Make sure meeting rooms are tidy and ready for meetings
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16113
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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