Head of Operations - Citizens Advice Lancashire West
Orange Recruitment
Chorley, NWHead of Operations
Location: Travel is required across our geographical area of benefit which includes the local authority areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre.
Salary: £30,000.00 to £35,000.00 dependant upon experience
Hours per week: 37
Type of contract: Permanent
The role:
Head of Operations As a member of the Senior Management Team you will lead on the delivery of high quality advice and information across a wide geographical area with diverse delivery channels.
The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with skills and expertise in people management and a can do attitude.
The role will require good analytical skills and a desire to increase efficiency across all areas of responsibility.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent PC literacy skills.
Experience of working within a Citizens Advice setting is not essential.
The post will be based at Chorley/South Ribble offices.
Travel will be required throughout the geographical area of benefit of Citizens Advice Lancashire West.
Terms and conditions 21 days paid holiday, 8 bank holidays and a Christmas Closedown at the discretion of the Trustee Board.
Long service leave entitlement: 1 day for each completed year of service over four years up to a maximum of five extra days leave per year.
8% non-contributory pension.
Further details of this scheme will be provided to the successful applicant at offer and contract stage.
We also offer salary sacrifice pension, which provides a tax-efficient method for employees to contribute to their personal pension which is optional and an employee assistance programme.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th March 2021
Interview date: Monday 22 March 2021 by google meet with CEO and Chair
Financial Administrator
LFP Consultants Ltd
Chorley, NW
Working as part of the team at LFP Consultants Ltd who are an Appointed Representative of St. James’s Place Wealth Management Plc.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Administrator to work for a successful, growing, Partner Practice. You will be part of a fast-paced team, helping to collate information for the business. You will be employed by the Practice with full training and support provided.
St. James’s Place Wealth Management Plc (SJP) is a leading, and highly regarded FTSE 100 UK WealthManagement company which distributes a range of Investment and Retirement products and financial solutions to a High Net Worth client base. SJP has funds under management in excess of £129 billion.
The Role – Financial Administrator
This role will require the individual to undertake case preparation activities in support of the financial advisers’ work, including the collation and analysis of information through contacting third parties by telephone, producing illustrations and valuations, preparation of client files for meetings and production of client reports.
You will be a key member of the team dealing with a wide range of tasks supporting your colleagues and clients.
Specifically, your role will involve:
- Contacting third party providers by telephone to obtain information
- Meeting and greeting clients
- Answering and directing phone calls
- Preparing client files for the advisers’ meetings
- Managing the database of clients and spreadsheets of workflow
- Typing letters for clients and providers
- Producing reports for clients
- Submitting application forms
Full training on the relevant internal systems will be provided.
About you
To be considered as a Financial Administrator, you will need:
- GCSEs in Maths and English Grade B or above
- Experience as an administrator or within an office support role preferred but not essential
- Ability to build rapport and manage client relationships
- Attention to detail
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and planning skills
- Enthusiasm for becoming an authority on the financial planning options for clients
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Programs
It is essential that you are confident in dealing with third parties and can work with total discretion.
Please note that this Partner Practice will conduct a standard Financial and Identity check on any candidates who are offered a role within this Practice.
Website: www.lfp.co.uk
Customer Service / Order Fulfillment
Lytham St. Annes, NWWe are an innovative and fast growing vitamin, sports and dietary supplement company located in Lytham St Anne’s. To support our continual growth we are looking for a dynamic individual who is prepared to learn a number of skills so they are able to work in various positions within the company.
You will be working in a small team and assisting with all aspects of customer service, product preparation and order fulfillment. We offer our extensive catalogue of premium supplements to both domestic and international customers including re-sellers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team in a fast paced, fast evolving company, which values enthusiasm, initiative and hard work. Growth opportunities and career progression will be available for the right candidate.
Experience within the vitamin, sports and dietary supplement industry is not essential but is desirable.
Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide first class customer service when handling customer queries, questions and requests via email and telephone.
- Efficiently and accurately label, pick and pack customer orders ready for dispatch
- Product preparation including labeling, heat sealing packages and bubble wrapping fragile items
- Assist with the preparation of shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers
- General duties including processing customer returns and resolving any order issues
- Work closely with senior members of the team to ensure the efficient day to day running of the business
Requirements:
- An interest in nutrition and the supplements industry
- An enthusiastic desire to learn with a can-do attitude
- Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Highly organised with impeccable attention to detail
- Personable with a professional attitude
Hours:
40 Hours per Week / Monday to Friday, 9 – 5
Benefits:
We value our employees for always going the extra mile; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.
- All training provided
- Salary: £20,000 - £24,000
- Bonus Scheme
- The opportunity to progress with relevant training courses
** An immediate start could be made available for the right candidate. There is a three month probation period leading to full time position.
Developer
XL Marketing
Chorley, NWFull Time Permanent position.
XL Marketing is a fast paced and exciting Marketing and Development Company.
We are now looking for a talented & confident PHP Developer to join our growing team to develop our product-base and client developments in a forward thinking development and marketing agency. We have innovative projects underway, giving you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and learn about the latest trends and technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to work across a team to design, create and deliver high-end applications and contribute with original ideas. If you are a PHP Developer with strong JavaScript & SQL/mySQL knowledge, this could be for you!
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with our research, back end and UI/UX teams to deliver agile product launches within the agreed timeframe, utilising JavaScript framework
- Take ownership for the development cycle including documenting and creating user-centric solutions with reusable, scalable and clean PHP code
- Extend our offering with 3rd party API integrations including leading payment processors and marketing platforms
- Provide innovative solutions to automated bespoke customisations
- Carry out rigorous testing before and after releases to ensure the success of our product launches
Required skills & experience:
- At least 5 years of working experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel)
- Experience in building API integrations
- Understanding of server-side technologies (AWS)
- Basic understanding of modern Javascript frameworks (e.g. Vue or React)
- Strong communication skills and Advanced level of English - written & verbal
Desirable skills & experience:
- A background in e-Commerce or high-volume transactional systems
- Understanding of large and complex databases
- Relevant higher education or university degree
Tech:
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL / MSSQL
- Vue.js / Vanilla JS
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Remote/ partially-remote working
- Casual dress code
- International young team
- Company events & social hours
As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to complete development tests to evaluate your level of skills.
We only accept applicants living in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00 to £40,000.00 /year
Benefits:
- Work From Home
Schedule:
- 8 Hour Shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Joiner/Glazier
Structural Glass Design ltd
Bacup, NWJoiner/Glazier required for immediate start.
Structural glass design manufactures and installs walk on glass floors and roof lights.
We a looking for a motivated individual to join a small team of fitters. This position would suit an experienced joiner or glazier. Structural glazing knowledge is not essential as training will be given.
A clean driving licence is essential.
Although you will be based in Bacup, Lancashire, you will be working throughout the UK installing glass floors and roof lights which will often require overnight stays away from home.
More information on our products can be found at www.structural-glass.com
Requirements
- Clean driving licence
- Able to work away from home during the week
- Motivated and enthusiastic approach to work
- Good combination and organisation skills
Benefits
- Excellent opportunity to work with high end structural glass.
- Learn specialist glazing & installation skiils.
- Work in a variety of environments throughout the UK.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH THE ONLINE FORM
Multi-Skilled Technician
Timberwise UK Ltd
Warrington, NWMulti-Skilled Technician required for the North West region.
Due to our growing business we are looking to increase our team in the North West. We are looking to recruit a multi-skilled technician to work in Warrington and the North Westareas. There will be a need to travel throughout the region. Applicants with joinery skills would be preferred but consideration will be given to applicants with other construction skills.
Benefits include:
- Company van
- All PPE and tools supplied
- Access to support and industry training
- Monthly bonus
- Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Family Company
- Happy Birthday Holiday
- Loyalty Awards
- Great Team Spirit
As a Multi-Skilled Technician, your role will include:-
- Damp and timber treatment – Dry Rot, Woodworm and Damp Proofing
- Waterproofing and 1st and 2nd fix joinery
- Some Plastering
As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you will be:-
- A Team Player
- Self-starter
- Good Communicator
- Able to plan own work
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- CSCS card holder
- NVQ Level 2
Experience of working in the Preservation Industry would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
Personal Qualities
We need someone to join and support our team who is proactive, customer focussed, approachable and with a can do attitude. At Timberwise we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. The right attitude is crucial. We look for people who:
- Are honest and trustworthy
- Are driven to consistently exceed expectations
- Take ownership of tasks and see things through
- Meet deadlines and be results driven
- Go the extra mile
- Respect and value others
A van will be supplied and hours of work are 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours and weekend work, for which overtime is paid.
This is a full time, permanent post for the right applicant.
Pay rate is commensurate with skill level and previous experience.
Want to join a Winning Team? Apply today!
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
GPW Recruitment
Leyland, NW
Electrically biased Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with previous experince gained within FMCG.
This is a days based role working 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with the potential for overtime.
On going contract paying circa £18-£20 Ltd per hour that could turn in to a very long term contract and there is the option of a permanent role for the right person.
We are looking for someone with NVQ Level 3 as a minimum as well as a minimum 3 years FMCG experince.
If this could be of interest please click "APPLY NOW"
Packaging Repro Artworker
Smart Recruit Online
Leyland, NW
Would you like to take on a Packaging Repro Artworker role that allows you to use your keen attention to detail and excellent technical skills to prepare artwork for print? Are you an experienced Packaging Repro Artworker who is an expert in Adobe CS and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment?
If you are:
- Someone who can work well as a team and confidently take the initiative
- An expert in Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design)
Then we'd love to speak to you about being our new Packaging Repro Artworker!
We're currently looking for an experienced Packaging Repro Artworker to join our Origination team and help us in the next phase of our growth journey. We're open to all backgrounds and industries for this role as long as you are proficient in the use of Adobe CS and have previous experience of preparing artwork for print.
In your new role, you'll have the support of the rest of the Pre-Press/CAD and Origination department and wider management team while you find your feet and develop in the position.
We work with a wide variety of brands, many of which are household names, and so creating the best quality artwork for our packaging is absolutely key to our success. Our teams are focussed and committed to producing top quality products and satisfying customer demand on time every time. You'll be a valuable addition to our highly skilled team, and we look forward to you bringing your own technical skills and abilities to help us be even better.
There is a vast amount of experience in the industry throughout all teams across the business and they will support you as you get to grips with your new role.
Main Responsibilities:
- Checking, amending & preparing artwork files for print, occasional artwork creation and the production of press-ready PDF's
- Preparing files for foil blocking and spot UV plates
- Liaising closely with in-house CAD team working with cutter profiles and CFF2 die files
- Using Kodak Prinergy Workflow and Pandora Step & Repeat software
- Outputting certified proofs through Kodak proofing system for CMYK colour matching on presses
- Plate set-up and output in line with print requirements
Artwork | Repro | Packaging | Adobe CS | Mac Operator | Print | Illustrator | Pre-press | Photoshop | Technical| Kodak | Prinergy | Pandora | Step & Repeat | CAD | FTC
Benefits
26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays / Flexible working hours / Pension Scheme / Death in Service / Life Assurance Scheme (3 x salary) / Growing company / Supportive Management Team
Additional Information
Salary and hours are negotiable for the right candidate. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract & full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with potential to extend.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in Mac-based Adobe-Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/In-Design)
- Excellent attention to detail and able to problem solve
- Full understanding of Print Repro
Applicants without Adobe CS skills will not be considered.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of the packaging industry
- Knowledge of Step and Repeat software (preferably Pandora)
- Clear communicator with good time management and organisational skills
About Company
Affinity Packaging is an innovative printed folding carton manufacturer based in Lancashire. We specialise in bespoke packaging for all market sectors, from initial design concept through to high quality delivered cartons. We are truly passionate about packaging.
Occupational Therapy Specialist
National Health Service
Leyland, NWOccupational Therapy Specialist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 11 March 2021
Job overview
Provide a high standard of specialist Occupational Therapy input to the designated therapy team. Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days between 08.00am and 08.00pm, depending on service need.
Rotation options may include cross organisational rotations, Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to contribute to diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
Hold responsibility for own complex caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
The team includes Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working closely with the multidisciplinary team to prevent further deterioration in their physical functioning and wellbeing.
You will improve experience for patients and their families in relation to the discharge process; promote continuity of care from the acute into the community setting by supporting an integrated approach. Enable patients to recover within their home environment after assessment of their needs within their usual place of residence, supporting patients following falls and supporting our Rapid assessment service.
The role involves assessing patients within an intermediate care setting, in an acute setting and patients own homes.
The Trust works closely with the Acute therapy services and there may be a requirement to assess and treat patients within either a ward or community setting dependant on service demands, or as part of a rotation into the acute.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Treatment of a broad range of conditions. Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice - Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT - Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentationsEvidence of supervision of assistant staff / students
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration, Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Evidence of CPD in certain areas.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Comm Rehab Service Central Lancs (C)
Leyland
PR25 3UQ
Employer's website
Healthcare Assistant
National Health Service
Chorley, NWHealthcare Assistant
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 01 March 2021
Job overview
We are looking for people with a genuine interest in supporting people with mental health problems and who show a real commitment to providing high quality and compassionate care to our service users and their families to join the team at Wordsworth Terrace Rehabilitation Accommodation in Chorley.
Main duties of the job
Wordsworth Terrace provides 24-hour support, assessment and treatment for individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, who require onsite and community support around daily living skills for a short to medium term period before being supported back to their own home. Tasks might include support with cleaning, shopping, budgeting, socialising, arranging appointments, and all other activities required to live a satisfactory daily life.
Applicants should be aware that at times they might be working with service users whose behaviour may be considered a challenge such as low motivation, poor hygiene or verbal abuse. Successful applicants will be expected to work flexible shifts including evenings, sleeps, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
- Working as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wordsworth Terrace
Chorley
PR6 7AG
Employer's website
Salary
£30k - £35k Per Year
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
5 days ago
Description
Head of Operations
Location: Travel is required across our geographical area of benefit which includes the local authority areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre.
Salary: £30,000.00 to £35,000.00 dependant upon experience
Hours per week: 37
Type of contract: Permanent
The role:
Head of Operations As a member of the Senior Management Team you will lead on the delivery of high quality advice and information across a wide geographical area with diverse delivery channels.
The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with skills and expertise in people management and a can do attitude.
The role will require good analytical skills and a desire to increase efficiency across all areas of responsibility.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent PC literacy skills.
Experience of working within a Citizens Advice setting is not essential.
The post will be based at Chorley/South Ribble offices.
Travel will be required throughout the geographical area of benefit of Citizens Advice Lancashire West.
Terms and conditions 21 days paid holiday, 8 bank holidays and a Christmas Closedown at the discretion of the Trustee Board.
Long service leave entitlement: 1 day for each completed year of service over four years up to a maximum of five extra days leave per year.
8% non-contributory pension.
Further details of this scheme will be provided to the successful applicant at offer and contract stage.
We also offer salary sacrifice pension, which provides a tax-efficient method for employees to contribute to their personal pension which is optional and an employee assistance programme.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th March 2021
Interview date: Monday 22 March 2021 by google meet with CEO and Chair