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Are you a recent graduate of social care, psychology or education? Do you want to educate and support children with Autism? Become a SEN teacher with a local charity that offers fully funded development and advocates for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Mon - Fri, Term time only Salary £23,000 - £24,000 based in Cranleigh
We are looking for passionate individuals who are happy to educate others and has experience with autism or learning disabilities.
A passion for learning and educating others
Experience with autism or learning disabilities.
Committed to permanent full-time hours.
A positive person-focused mindset with energy and sense of fun.
Benefits:
£23,000 - £24,000 per annum
£1000 joining bonus
A shuttle bus service from Guildford station that takes you directly to the service.
Full time, permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week guaranteed.
Day shifts ONLY: NO weekends, NO sleep-ins
Clear career progression and fully funded qualifications and opportunities including a master's to become a fully qualified SEN teacher
Annual Leave: 23 days plus bank holidays.
This is a life-changing opportunity to be part of a community-focused organisation with a national reputation for quality Autism support.
If you are looking for a Monday to Friday role working with Autism, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cranleigh, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £24000 per annum + Doesn't include sleep ins
Posted: 2025-09-16 11:21:14
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The Job
The Company:
Leading medical devices supplier.
Business is exceeding targets.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Supportive culture, a fun place to work.
Invest in their staff.
The Role of the Territory Manager
The Territory Manager's purpose in this role is to increase Cardiac Surgery sales volume and revenue through medical device product sales year on year, whilst maintaining strong customer relations and increasing market share.
You must build a network of KOLs/advocates in the Cardiac Surgery field and foster strong relationships to grow market share in the UK.
To have a comprehensive knowledge of Cardiac Surgery products and procedures, including product range, technical specifications, prices, features, benefits, clinical applications, and sales strategies.
Presentation of Cardiac Surgery products and services to clinicians, theatre managers and nursing staff.
Education of customers (and team members) in the practical features, benefits, handling of product, new technologies and the techniques employed in using the equipment.
Covering the M62 Corridor/North – Ideally living Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield or York
Benefits of the Territory Manager
£35k-£50k (DOE) + £24k OTE/Commission
24 days holidays + public holidays
EE & ER pension contributions
4 x life assurance
Company vehicle - Will be Electric!
Company sick pay
Company enhanced maternity pay
Permanent Health Insurance
The Ideal Person for the Territory Manager
Strong sales history in medical device sales - preferably devices used in Cardiac Surgery OR exp in working in a theatre/surgical environment and being in blues/scrubs
Will also consider Cardiology clinic background looking to get into a more commercial role.
Professional Skills- Sales and Territory Analysis, Budget Management, Presentation skills.
Ability to meet frequently with customers and other decision makers.
Ability to travel frequently throughout assigned territory.
Highly developed interpersonal, networking and influencing skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others.
Proven experience in managing pressure, deadlines and setbacks efficiently while maintaining commitment despite opposition.
Excellent written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong personal drive.
Full clean Driver's licence.
If you think the role of Territory Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davisdg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no.
0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.
We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full-Time
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £50000 Per Annum Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-09-11 15:16:57
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Main responsibilities will be those of an Employment Lawyer.
This will include giving advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals (including the ET), hearings, and inquiries.
Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, particularly in relation to civil litigation and assisting with clerking education appeals during busy periods.
Responsibilities
To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions of the Council relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager
Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council's advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and the like.
Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services by the Council.
Deal with disputes and complaints.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise the Council through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council
To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues
Requiements
Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice
Experience and knowledge of Employment law or the ability to acquire them quickly
Experience of litigation
Practical knowledge of public law
Effective advocate
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Good drafting skills
Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
Competent IT user
Ability to travel to various locations
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Type: Contract Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary / Rate: £20 - £21.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-11 09:19:35
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Responsibilities:
To carry out statutory reviews under the Housing Act 1996, Part VI, and VII of the Housing Act as amended.
To provide reports and statistics about the reviews function and support any service improvement initiatives.
To manage an extensive caseload of reviews and appeals and ensure the investigation and response to these is high quality and within legal deadlines.
To liaise with medical team, customers, solicitors, housing providers, advocates and agencies to ensure cases are thoroughly investigated.
To make complex robust decisions and recommendations on casework undertaken in the Housing Options Service, including to overturn and uphold decisions and service practice.
To respond to a high level of complex complaints.
Investigating the issues and responding on the full range of issues raised.
Ensure enquiries into complaints are comprehensive and apply relevant legislation, caselaw and policy but also show sensitivity to households needs.
To research and draft thorough responses to the Local Government Ombudsman as requested and to ensure all information requested by the Ombudsman is made available.
To provide an excellent customer care service which promotes a positive image by phone or any other method of communications.
To raise customer care concerns about the service which emerge as a result of reviews in the Housing Options management team.
To promote a housing options approach to service delivery, maximising homelessness prevention and the take up of a range of effective solutions to meet housing need.
To thoroughly investigate complaints from members and senior managers and where necessary to carry out interviews and home visits to gather information.
To liaise closely with the Legal Department to provide instructions, agree decisions, discuss matters of law and interpretation, request counsels' advice, draft statements and affidavits and attend court wherever necessary.
From time to time to deal with requests for information under the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and to be aware of the requirements of the legislation and Lewisham practice.
Input all data, make detailed case notes and update progress on reviews on all IT systems
To record and monitor all complaints, enquiries, reviews and appeals being dealt with.
To produce reports on areas of bad practice, training needs, lack of process or procedures arising out of the review or complaint cases and recommend service improvements, changes to procedures and working practices.
To assist in the identification and addressing of training needs in the service.
To undertake training as required, e.g.
on new legislation or new technology.
To be the lead officer within housing needs to share new developments and best practice.
Carry out own administration function and provide all information and data as requested by managers dealing with correspondence, maintain records and produce reports as necessary.
To participate in project groups as required and provide information and feedback in the development of annual service and work-plans within the Homelessness Service.
To ensure the achievement of all performance targets relating to reviews and appeals and allocated enquiries and complaints.
Required:
Experience writing S202 Reviews
Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 as amended and related legislation and caselaw.
Knowledge of related social welfare, human rights and immigration legislation.
Knowledge of review procedures.
Experience of managing a caseload.
Experience of undertaking dealing with statutory homelessness and reviews of decisions under the Housing Act 1996.
Experience of dealing with members of the public in sometimes stressful situations where their expectations cannot always be met.
Experience of achieving performance targets and departmental objectives.
Experience of training, support and mentoring staff.
Experience of excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legislation so it is easily understood by diverse range of customers.
Experiencing of prioritising competing demands in a pressurised environment, recognize service priorities.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 4pm (Mon to Fri) ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £20.50 - £21.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-10 10:12:32
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Objective: The Product Manager leads the management of our product portfolio (lifecycle, stage-gate processes, etc.), develops segment strategies, and drives performance on strategic initiatives.
Their focus is to advocate for the customer and guide the organization on portfolio strategy and tactics.
This includes understanding and prioritizing customer and market needs, defining requirements, leading cross-functional teams, managing the product lifecycle, and ensuring our product meets both customer expectations and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Product Portfolio
Translate customer and business needs into clear product requirements and specifications.
Work closely with technology, operations, and other teams to ensure requirements are well understood and feasible. Guide product through its lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch evaluation, and end-of-life decisions.
Lead the product project priorities and a disciplined stage-gate process, in alignment with the company's strategic goals and initiatives. Contribute to segment strategy, including market research/trends/assessments, customer feedback on demand/needs/success factors, and evaluating competitive alternatives to inform product positioning. Analyze portfolio for opportunities to remove inefficiencies, implement strategic pricing, and other benefits. Work closely with commercial and marketing teams to develop effective communication on product features and placements. Oversee project management aspects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful product releases.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare periodic reports on projects/initiatives, including results vs expected performance metrics. Communicate frequently with leadership on priorities and expectations. Provide collaboration with RPM businesses.
Knowledge
Stay current with segment trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs.
Contribute to improving profitability across all segments/portfolios. Develop knowledge and share best practices with leaders and functional teams.
Skills and Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field or equivalent experience.
Experience:
7+ years of experience in a product/portfolio manager role, preferably in the core company markets or a related sector.
Core Skills:
Strong ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, including senior executives. Thorough knowledge of portfolio, value propositions, and product manager skills.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in relevant software and product management tools. Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 2025-09-09 15:10:48
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years' permanent experience.
About the Team:
Your role will be to support individuals facing mental health challenges by assessing their needs, creating tailored care plans, and providing emotional and practical support.
They work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, advocate for access to essential services, and respond to crises, ensuring safety and well-being.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience
Previous experience within an Adult Social Work Team is essential.
A full UK Driver's License is essential
What's on Offer:
Competitive pay - up to £35.85 hourly (umbrella), with PAYE options available
Hybrid working for better work-life balance
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in a focused team
Access to excellent training and development
Regular supervision and a supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: Cymru
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.85 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-01 16:46:32
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Walsall Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Location: Role will involve working in the Walsall community; when not working in the community, the role holder will be expected to work from the Head Office in Sandwell.Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 29 September 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female. Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Walsall, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-01 16:35:10
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Sandwell Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position, covering the Sandwell areaSalary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 29 September 2025 BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-01 16:34:22
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: Advice and Guidance Team
We know the first call or conversation can be the most difficult for those living with abuse.
We also know some people just want information about how agencies can help.
BCWA is strengthening its first contact service to ensure that every victim who contacts the support centre gets the immediate help and support they need to make decisions to break free from their abuse.
Working across the Black Country, the team will receive and take referrals from individuals and agencies, assess the immediate needs of victims, provide safety advice as well as work with other agencies.
The service will encourage victims to engage in longer-term support provided by specialist advocates and collate feedback that the services always reflect the changing needs of people living with abuse.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Senior Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor/CaseholderPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm), based at Head Office, SandwellSalary: £29,267 - £33,281.98Closing date: 22 September 2025All interviews will be held in person
Is this you?We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic front door service.
We are looking for someone who can manage a caseload, providing support to victims/survivors within a fast-paced environment.
This individual must be empathetic, approachable and have the knowledge about safeguarding against abuse, with the opportunity of continued professional development within the organisation.
The Role: This role will be responsible for delivering an effective trauma-informed approach of first contact, care and support to clients who are victims/survivors of abuse.
The postholder will provide immediate high-quality information, advice and guidance to victims of domestic abuse, offering Tier 1 support (Tier 1 support is defined as no more than 5 days).
This includes an understanding of the current/ historic situation, risk assessment, victim impact and decisions on next steps.
The senior will lead in more complex circumstances, manage the webchat and other sources of communication and lead on developing resources that can be used within the team and for the benefit of victims.
Partner liaison will be essential in responding to victims.
The team will work within set targets for response and victims' outcomes.
This is a challenging role that requires a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, IT confident and efficient and organised administration.
It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £29267.00 - £33281.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-01 16:33:32
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: Advice and Guidance Team
We know the first call or conversation can be the most difficult for those living with abuse.
We also know some people just want information about how agencies can help.
BCWA is strengthening its first contact service to ensure that every victim who contacts the support centre gets the immediate help and support they need to make decisions to break free from their abuse.
Working across the Black Country, the team will receive and take referrals from individuals and agencies, assess the immediate needs of victims, provide safety advice as well as work with other agencies.
The service will encourage victims to engage in longer-term support provided by specialist advocates and collate feedback that the services always reflect the changing needs of people living with abuse.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Information, Advice and Guidance AdvisorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm), based at Head Office, SandwellSalary: £23,423.40-£24,511.88Closing date: 22 September 2025All interviews will be held in person Is this you?We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic, fast-paced front door service.
We are looking for someone who will be involved in the everyday duties to support victims/survivors of violence, alongside assisting colleagues within the organisation and liaising with external professionals.
This individual must be empathetic, understand motivational interviewing and have knowledge about safeguarding against abuse.
The Role: This position will be responsible for delivering an effective trauma-informed approach of first contact, care and support to clients who are victims/survivors of abuse.
The postholder will provide high-quality information, advice and guidance to victims of domestic abuse, offering Tier 1 support.
This includes an understanding of the current/historic situation, risk assessment, victim impact and decisions on next steps.
The IAG will support in general tasks of referral taking from all referral avenues and offer an initial representation for BCWA, should they wish to go on to a caseworker for interventions.
The team will work within set targets for response and victims' outcomes.
This is a challenging role that requires a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, IT confident and efficient and organised administration.
It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins.If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £23423.00 - £24511.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-01 16:32:44
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM - 4PM) and late (2:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months extension due to performance.In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of 8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which focus on supporting clients around substance misuse, developing independent living skills, planning move-on options and managing safeguarding concerns- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments with clients who may be ambivalent about taking up support and who may have had difficult prior experiences with specialist services- Respond to referrals within agreed timescales for both in-house referrals of existing service users and by supporting new scheme referrals via specialist input- Identify care pathways and treatment options and support the acquisition of the skills needed to participate in treatment settings- Coach service users, advocate on their behalf and make appropriate referrals to relevant specialist services- Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders, including other services, external agencies, treatment and accommodation providers, service user groups, peer-led groups, and mutual aid communities.- Work with residents to maximise benefit entitlements and secure project income through the collection of rents and charges and the minimisation of arrears and void loss- Assist residents to acquire budgeting skills and set up basic bank and/or savings accounts- Ensure all voids are prepared and re-let in a timely manner to maximise income receivable from rents and charges- Respond in a psychologically-informed way to the challenges posed by complex needs in a residential setting- Monitor, record, report and follow up all maintenance issues and participate in housing management procedures, such as room checks, locality checks and Health and Safety checksPlease note: this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with complex needs clients (including substance use, offending, mental health, street activity and anti-social behaviour, physical health, background of complex trauma) and a good understanding of the working methods of residential services delivering support and accommodation to them- Experience working in supported accommodation services for adults and a solid understanding of trauma-informed approaches- Experience delivering highly personalised assessment and casework, support planning, goal setting, advocacy and the ability to apply this and share with others- Ability to be analytical in approach, respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively, safely and creatively to complex and challenging situations- Understanding of the issues that typically disrupt progress in journeys towards independence, such as mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, domestic violence, anger management, learning impairment and frailty due to illness- Understanding of the Strengths and Recovery Model and the ability to apply this within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)- Ability to engage, support and motivate clients to progress through structured activities, group work and engagement with treatment providers and services- Strong IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office and database recording systems to ensure accurate recording of support plans, risk assessments and case notes- Ability to be confident, reliable and passionate about empowering clients to achieve positive outcomes in a structured and supportive environment- Essential; previous use of Inform ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Salary / Rate: £13.5 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2025-08-26 16:58:21
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Developer Advocate required to foster and build networks with developers, DevOps, engineering managers, account teams and more.
Teaching developers by making video tutorials, writing blog posts about new features and answering questions on Stack Overflow.
The ideal candidate will be a coder who likes talking to other developers, solving technical problems, learning, teaching and building demos or prototypes.
Experience required
Several years of experience in software development, writing and debugging a lot of code.
Java, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, .NET, Go, C and their related development toolchain.
Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP and their services, Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, OpenShift.
RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka, TIBCO, IBM MQ or other
Experience with distributed applications and microservices
Excellent public speaking, writing, blogging and content creation skills.
Ideally Bi or Tri Lingual with English, French and German.
Experience in developer relations and advocacy
JMS, MQTT, AMQP, STOMP, Websockets, rsocket or grpc or other messaging protocols or apis
AsyncAPI, OpenAPI or Swagger or API Management Tools
Java frameworks or runtimes such as Spring, Quarkus or Micronaut
What you will be doing
Working closely with community managers, engineering, marketing and product teams to create and enhance our developer focused content, participate in our developer community, and provide feedback to continuously improve our technology itself.
New and prospective customers and community members will depend on you to help them truly understand platform benefits. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-23 16:30:43
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include;
, Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young Person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: IRIS Advocate EducatorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Location: Role will involve working in Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton communities; when not working in the community, the role holder will be expected to work from the Head Office in Sandwell.Salary: £25,590.00 - £27,671Closing date: 17 September 2025BCWA reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient suitable applications.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual to be part of our IRIS service.
The post holder will deliver domestic abuse training, work in partnership with health and other agency professionals and provide emotional and practical support, risk assessment and safety planning to standard and medium risk clients.
The Role: IRIS is a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for general practices.
The IRIS Advocate Educator provides in-house domestic abuse training and ongoing consultancy for general practice teams and is an advocate to whom patients can be referred for support.
As an Advocate Educator, you will provide tailored, practical and emotional support to clients referred by trained GP practices.You will be part of a national network of IRIS Advocate Educators who deliver training to local GP practices to raise awareness of domestic abuse and improve early identification.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
DBS
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Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25590.00 - £27671.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-20 12:57:39
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Are you a recent graduate of social care, psychology or education? Do you want to educate and support children with Autism? Become a SEN teacher with a local charity that advocates for people with learning disabilities.
Mon - Fri, Term time only Salary £23,000 - £24,000
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role
Requirements:
A passion for learning and educating others
Experience with autism or learning disabilities.
Committed to permanent full-time hours.
A positive person-focused mindset with energy and sense of fun.
Benefits:
£23,000 per annum
£1000 joining bonus
A shuttle bus service from Guildford station that takes you directly to the service.
Full time, permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week guaranteed.
Day shifts ONLY: NO weekends, NO sleep-ins
Clear career progression and fully funded qualifications and opportunities including a master's to become a fully qualified SEN teacher
Annual Leave: 23 days plus bank holidays.
Salary: £23,000 to £24,000
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.
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Type: Permanent Location: Guildford, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £24000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-19 09:51:02
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Objective: The Product Manager leads the management of our product portfolio (lifecycle, stage-gate processes, etc.), develops segment strategies, and drives performance on strategic initiatives.
Their focus is to advocate for the customer and guide the organization on portfolio strategy and tactics.
This includes understanding and prioritizing customer and market needs, defining requirements, leading cross-functional teams, managing the product lifecycle, and ensuring our product meets both customer expectations and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities:
Product Portfolio
Translate customer and business needs into clear product requirements and specifications.
Work closely with technology, operations, and other teams to ensure requirements are well understood and feasible. Guide product through its lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch evaluation, and end-of-life decisions.
Lead the product project priorities and a disciplined stage-gate process, in alignment with the company's strategic goals and initiatives. Contribute to segment strategy, including market research/trends/assessments, customer feedback on demand/needs/success factors, and evaluating competitive alternatives to inform product positioning. Analyze portfolio for opportunities to remove inefficiencies, implement strategic pricing, and other benefits. Work closely with commercial and marketing teams to develop effective communication on product features and placements. Oversee project management aspects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful product releases.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare periodic reports on projects/initiatives, including results vs expected performance metrics. Communicate frequently with leadership on priorities and expectations. Provide collaboration with RPM businesses.
Knowledge
Stay current with segment trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs.
Contribute to improving profitability across all segments/portfolios. Develop knowledge and share best practices with leaders and functional teams.
Skills and Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field or equivalent experience.
Experience:
7+ years of experience in a product/portfolio manager role, preferably in the core company markets or a related sector.
Core Skills:
Strong ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, including senior executives. Thorough knowledge of portfolio, value propositions, and product manager skills.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in relevant software and product management tools. Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 2025-08-18 15:10:53
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Are you a Criminal Solicitor looking to work for a high performing team at a growing firm? Sacco Mann are working with a commercially focused firm on a Criminal Defence Solicitor role based in Newcastle.
The firm have a strong presence in the Northeast market, and you will play an integral role in providing comprehensive legal advice to a diverse range of clients on criminal matters.
The Role
Your caseload includes representing clients within police stations, Magistrates Court, and Crown Court.
Part of your role will be to regularly visit clients within police stations and prisons whilst compiling your client's defences.
Key Responsibilities
To play an integral role in providing comprehensive guidance to existing and new clients to the firm and handling your own caseload from start to finish.
Advising clients and investigating matters.
Visiting police stations and prisons to meet with clients, draft legal documents and formulate an accurate and compelling defences.
Take an active role in business development to help to raise the profile of you, the team and the firm.
About You
Qualified solicitor with between 1 - 5 years PQE within criminal defence matters including having run your own caseload from start to finish.
It would be desirable if you were police station accredited, and/or a higher advocate in the Crown Court, however this is not essential.
Excellent client communication skills
Keen to develop the firm with an interest in business development
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working
Life Insurance
Pension
If you are interested in this Criminal Defence Solicitor role in Wallsend then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-13 10:24:45
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team:
BCWA Modern Slavery Support Service is a specialist service providing accommodation and community support to victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism and are supported under the Home Office national contracting arrangements.
BCWA is the lead provider of services covering the West Midlands areas and some of the bordering local authorities.
The service works in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
BCWA support, as defined by the national contract, is to ensure that victims of modern slavery receive a safe space to live, support including financial and practical assistance and referrals to partner agencies as necessary. Job Role Job Title: Modern Slavery Outreach AdvocatePosition type: Full-time positions available (37.5 hours/Monday-Friday), based in the West MidlandsSalary: £24,315.30 - £26,917.29Closing date: 22 August 2025 Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has experience working with adults who have experienced trauma and abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and developing their leadership skills.
The Role: The successful candidate will provide a high-quality frontline service to both female and male victims of Modern Slavery (international human trafficking) and their children within the West Midlands area.
You will be involved in all aspects of case management including: risk assessment, needs assessment, journey planning, outcomes and case review when supporting clients through their recovery and reflection period.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
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Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24315.00 - £26917.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-08-12 13:09:03