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College Lecturer - Ophthalmic Dispensing Full or Part Time | Godmersham, Canterbury | From £36,000 | Optical Education Provider
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Ophthalmic Dispensing to join a leading optical education provider based near Canterbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to move into a teaching role and help shape the future of the profession.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this position offers flexibility, strong development support, and a rewarding career path.
No prior teaching experience is required - full training and support will be provided. If you're passionate about optics and want to guide the next generation of professionals, this could be the perfect step.
The Role
Deliver teaching across pre-dispensing and FBDO diploma programmes
Lead subject areas and help develop course content and learning materials
Support students with assessments, portfolios and professional development
Use a mix of face-to-face and blended learning methods
Up to 20 hours of teaching per week (pro rata)
Full or part time roles available (minimum 2 days per week)
Based in Godmersham, Canterbury - hybrid working available outside teaching weeks
Occasional travel to a national training centre (Birmingham)
The Person
FBDO-qualified Dispensing Optician
GOC and ABDO registered
Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
Confident communicator with good organisation skills
Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues in practice is a strong advantage
Interest in education, training, and professional development
Benefits
Salary starting from £36,000 (dependent on experience)
30 days holiday + bank holidays
No weekend working
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
5 days allocated annually for CPD and staff training
Subsidised on-site accommodation (if required)
Free parking
ABDO membership and pro-rata support with GOC fees
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more details. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £36000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-16 15:18:35
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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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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
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24315.00 - £26917.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-08-12 13:09:03
