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A charity in a homeless sector is looking for an experienced Outreach Worker. The purpose of the job is to contact homeless people, assess their needs, refer and engage them with services to move them from streets.
This is a temporary work on ongoing basis. Full time, 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Earliest start is at 6:00 in the morning and the latest end is at 22:00.

Key Responsibilities:

To undertake Outreach work on a rota basis including working early mornings, late nights and at weekends if required.

To assess the needs of individual rough sleepers and to provide them with a variety of options of support services/accommodation in liaison with other agencies and specialist workers.

To advocate, where appropriate, on behalf of rough sleepers with external agencies regarding their welfare rights, Primary Health Care needs and other issues affecting their Health and well being.

To take a pro-active role in promoting awareness of the Service and related issues within the community and businesses of the designated Area/Borough.

To maintain a caseload of clients. Offer clients assertive, consistent ongoing guidance & support until they are in a position to be able to move from the street into accommodation or reconnection services and/or other appropriate support services.

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To source accommodation for rough sleepers within or connected to the area.

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To make appropriate referrals in consultation with the staff team and Team Coordinator.

To take part in the evaluation and development of services within the Outreach Team.

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To deal with user's complaints and to resolve conflicts between users sensitively and effectively.

To ensure that regular case reviews are carried out within agreed timescales and that support plans are implemented and consistently high quality case notes are recorded on CHAIN and other data base systems as required.

To carry out the required level of monitoring and tracking of clients and that the appropriate monitoring information is available to the relevant agencies.

To ensure accurate and up to date files on all rough sleepers worked with are recorded on CHAIN and other Data base systems as required

Working with and building networks with local authorities, other voluntary and faith based agencies,

outreach teams, hostels and private landlords to increase the choice and opportunities for housing

and other support for rough sleepers.

Facilitate joint working and develop initiatives with other Voluntary Agencies (e.g. day centres,

hostels), Local Authority Agents (e.g. Cleansing Dept, Parks workers, Wardens), Health Providers

(GP surgeries, A & E ), Prisons and Discharge services and the Police (e.g. SNT, PCSOs) as

appropriate to meet service requirements, client aspirations and community need.

Person Specification:

Knowledge of the services and legislative environment regarding housing, health, work and immigration as it relates to homeless people.

A person-centred recovery focused approach and the necessary social skills to initiate and maintain constructive and appropriate relations with clients and agencies in a detached street and community environment.

Ability to network, build enabling relationships and work effectively with a range of local partners, including enforcement agencies.

Ability to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing and collate and evidence work and outcomes using case management databases.

Ability to supervise and motivate Student Placements and Volunteers to engage effectively with clients.

A capacity to work under pressure, work independently and remain enthusiastic and motivated in a demanding and target driven role.

A Full UK or equivalent driving license is beneficial.

Please get in touch!

Assistant Finance Manager on a thrilling project

This governmental agency aims to contribute to the prosperity of the United Kingdom by supporting the country's global reach and interests. Their main aim is to make sure that the people and the territories of the UK are stable and flourishing. has a chance to reach their potential. They are currently searching for an assistant finance manager to support and assist all the activities and endeavours of the finance manager.

Within this company they value supporting and developing people's skills. On one hand you will be able to enhance your finance and supporting skills by working extensively with the finance manager. On the other hand, you will progress on the path towards a finance manager and increased career opportunities within the public sector. Your main responsibility will be to work on finances with the aid of Oracle or Cognos.

Requirements:

• Experience with Oracle or with Cognos
• Previous experience supporting the finance manager
• Active SC

What the NonStop client offers:

• Working in the office/ on the field for a more social life and interactive environment
• Attractive and worthwhile day rate
• Extensive financial network
• Opportunity to work within an exciting and essential department of the Government that supports the country, which opens up a new array of career opportunities

If this sounds like you, we're looking forward to receiving your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site, or at the following email address: i.diacenco@nonstop-recruitment.com by the end of today as the role will close quite shortly.

If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please search and connect with me, Irina Diacenco, on LinkedIn. At the same time, if you know someone that would be interested, please forward this to them and help the people in your network.

We are NonStop, a leading provider of staffing solutions throughout Europe and now also in the US. We're passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and work non-stop to support our clients in hiring the best talent for their teams. Feel free to pop over to our website, NonStop Consulting, for more information, to browse all our roles, or to let us know how we can help you.

Fire Safety Advisor - Development Scheme
Salary: up to £30k plus travel allowances

We are Citation Fire and Electrical, part of the Citation Group and we are far from your average compliance company. This is a really exciting to join us in this role. Across our group companies we have over 45,000 clients who love us, need us and want to buy more from us. Having acquired 10 businesses over the last 3 years which offer products and services that our clients need and want; we're only interested in future growth; we're not finished yet.

Moving during lockdown 3.0 is a risk - is that what you're thinking? We've not made anyone redundant and don't plan on doing so either. We've just entered our 3rd wave of private equity ownership alongside KKR and Hg Capital and don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. This also means as the company grows over the next 3 to 5 years, you've got the opportunity to do so too! If the prospect of this excites you… good, you're the right type of person for us.

Due to our continued success, we are expanding our team. In addition to recruiting highly experienced, proven fire risk assessors, we want to assist people who have a passion for fire safety but haven't got all the qualifications and experience…yet. That's where we come in.

The scheme and your role

This scheme will take onboard either graduates from the Fire Engineering Science and Fire & Leadership studies as well as candidates who are Level 3 qualified in a fire safety or fire Engineering discipline. It could even be that you're already working in a fire safety role but need the support and experience to progress into a full-time assessor role.

During this programme you will spend time in our Wilmslow head office and out in the field, learning from all our qualified H&S and Fire safety professionals across the group companies. Its not just a training scheme where you will learn the theory and never see a client - you will have your own workload, but with a support network of qualified professionals to guide and train you to be your best.

We will support you to complete either your Level 4 or 5 Fire Risk Consultancy qualification supported by our competent and brilliant compliance team, all of whom want you to succeed. Once out of the programme, the support doesn't have to stop there! As a growing group of businesses, we will happily support you with further qualifications or even upskilling you in a different discipline.

Your key responsibilities:

* To undertake fire risk assessments
* Work closely with the wider Compliance Department and Operations Department
* Implement Citation F&E processes and procedures
* Proactively develop relationships with existing clients so that client satisfaction remains high and there is the opportunity to maximise future business opportunities
* Ensure all client enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally and every opportunity is taken to follow up on referrals, networking etc.
* Work to ISO9001/BAFE SP205 standards

This isn't too good to be true - this is a legitimate role where you get qualified at the same time as working. All we need from you is your desire to progress in fire safety alongside some experience or your qualifications, we can help with the rest.

Please don't delay in applying, where else but Citation F&E could you gain daily experience in a variety of sectors with lots of clients, supported by an experienced team who want you to shine!

QA Analyst - Didcot

Tec Partners are working with an award-winning and rapidly growing tech business, in the search for their next QA Engineer. They have recently received a large amount of funding and as such have plans to quadruple their team in this year alone. They are revolutionising their sector, and have a large and diverse client base that spans across Europe. At present they have a well established QA function and as such, they are looking to hire a QA Analyst who can learn and progress rapidly through the team.

As a QA Analyst you'll have good experience in Manual testing, and ideally, have some exposure to automation. Automation experience isn't a must, but certainly a willingness to learn it is. You'll have a lot of opportunities to learn new tools and really advance through the company.

Essential experience role this role includes;

- 1+ years experience as a QA Analyst

- Experience in Manual testing

- Experience testing web/SaaS solutions

Is this role is of interest please apply for immediate consideration

At Tec Partners we are committed to being an inclusive organisation that provides equality of opportunity to all in terms of employment, recruitment and the service we provide to our customers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Concept are currently recruiting for an EPOS Field Service Engineer to work with one of the UK's largest technology providers within the hospitality industry.

The Role:

• Field Service Engineer primarily working on IT hardware, Wi-Fi and EPOS
• You will be working within the hospitality industry (pubs, restaurants and leisure centres)
• Installation, testing and configuration of all parts of various IT and EPOS systems
• Planned and regular maintenance of all on-site equipment
• Diagnose and/or repair faults to component level
• Provide a timely, polite and efficient service

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday day work (9am - 5pm)
• On call 1 in 3 weeks (9am - 9pm over 7 days - 2 days given off in lieu following week)

Required Experience:

• Minimum 18 months experience in a field-based customer service engineering role, ideally in the hospitality/leisure industry
• IT hardware break-fix experience, ideally EPOS break-fix experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Clean Driving Licence
• Planning and organisational skills

Package:

• Up to £24,000 basic salary (DOE) + on call + overtime + bonus (circa £7000) + company van + 33 days holidays
• Standby and overtime varies but average out around £6,000-7000 a year - this is for covering every third weekend and evening.

Concept Resourcing are currently recruiting for a 1^st/2nd Line IT Service Desk Analyst within a commutable distance to Reading. This is to be based at one of our client's sites working on their service desk, taking inbound calls supporting their current projects.

Start date - ASAP

Contract duration - 12 months

Pay - £140-160 per day paid via Umbrella Company

Shift patterns - Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming calls and emails and accurately logging incidents ensuring all relevant data is captured
• Act as an initial point of contact and ensure that incidents are fully managed through to resolution (escalate where applicable)
• Support current projects
• Routine preventative maintenance tasks on the system
• Provide an excellent level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Work at the required SLA

The candidate:

• Have previous experience working on an IT helpdesk
• Previous 1^st/2^nd line experience
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide excellent customer service
• Live within a commutable distance to Reading

If you are interested in this vacancy, please click apply

AWE is currently recruiting for Engineering Managers to lead Engineering projects and be responsible for delivery in terms of quality, meeting requirements, safety, value for money and schedule. You will Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions that meet business needs and functional performance. You will have a background within one of the following disciplines Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Civil, Structural, Building Services or Utilities.

Location - Reading area

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight in the UK and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full and part time hours.

You will be required to:

• Be the lead Engineering representative on the project. Responsible for delivery in terms of quality, meeting requirements, safety, value for money and schedule.
• Be the main point of contact for all Engineering matters on a project.
• Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable & appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Recommend the budget and programme, to the Senior Engineering Manager, to deliver design.
• Assess the suitability of Engineering design resources (both internal and external to AWE) to execute facility design. Ensure adequate competency and competency records.
• Lead, drive, communicate and deliver Facility Designs, with due regard to safety, quality, schedule, cost effectiveness and lifetime value for money.
• Maintain oversight of the facility design as it develops via routine reviews.
• Deliver, to the SEM, design solutions that meet business needs, functional performance, through life performance and is licensable and deliverable.
• Manage the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover.
• Provide functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement.
• Assist the Head of Design Engineering in developing the Facility Design capability within AWE, encompassing both Improvements and Resource skills development.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Experience of managing both external suppliers and in-house teams to deliver Project design packages.
• Experience of all aspects of the project life-cycle.
• Establishment of requirements and problem definition.
• Developing and designing solutions.
• Configuration management and application of change control.
• Delivery of cross-discipline Design packages in a multi-discipline environment.
• Capable of undertaking role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations.
• Design information configuration control for the life of a project.
• Ability to write technical specifications and briefs.
• HND/HNC Engineering.

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Great new opportunity for a Temporary to Permanent Contract!!!

We are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 drivers to join our busy and ever growing waste client in OXFORD.

With immediate starts available the role would involve driving HGV dustcarts on commercial and industrial routes - That means no Residential - depending on the intensity of the route a loader may be provided.

Collecting waste/refuse from customers. Must be physically fit with good safe attitude to work.

Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm

Starting from £11.00ph

If you are looking for a new career in the HGV trade waste industry that is ever growing please apply today or call Neelam at Corus Consultancy on 02037950100

Project Manager - SC cleared

Up to £345 per day
3 months contract

Remote working

This is an exceptional opportunity to work for when of the main government bodies in the UK.

Project Manager - SC cleared Job summary:

As the Project Manager - SC cleared you will be creating Microsoft Project schedules and work space service solutions

You will be working full time hours which may include weekend work so flexibility is important.

Project Manager - SC cleared Essential skills:

• Strong project management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience in managing project budgets
• Experience working within the public sector
• SC Clearance

Polar is working as a true business partner to this client with over 10 years of successful hires, we have the expertise and experience to help you take the next step in your career.

If this Project Manager - SC cleared role is of interest and you are looking for a long-term contract within the public please apply now below