CW+ Collection Management Volunteer About CW+ CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is to enable every patient to receive outstanding care, in our Trust’s community of more than 1.5 million people and beyond. Our mission is to work with our Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing. Using our expertise in partnership building, arts in health and healthcare innovation, we develop creative solutions to support an evolving NHS. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include artworks in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include art works in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. About the CW+ Arts in Health programme Our pioneering Arts in Health programme focuses on the link between human health and the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We hold a collection of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display around our hospitals for all to enjoy. And our Arts for All programme brings daily music, performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing. Drawing on 30 years of expertise, we create environments that encourage patient recovery and support staff in delivering the best possible care. Our Design and Environment programme works with renowned partners who specialise in health, technology and environmental design, to address the factors which create the optimum healing environment. These include temperature, lighting, acoustics, air quality, closeness to nature, wayfinding, privacy and the arts and technology. Underpinning all of our work is an objective to grow a robust body of evidence that clearly demonstrates the impact on patient outcomes, care delivery and cost effectiveness of these programmes and enhancements. Becoming a Collection Management Volunteer An exciting opportunity to support the art collection curation and management has arisen, and we are looking for an individual with an interest in arts in health, collection management and conservation and experience working in the arts to assist with various collection management duties. These include: • Research: researching the provenance and value of some of our key works of art and producing informative interpretation to go alongside artwork on display. • Accessioning and deaccessioning: assisting with accepting donations, loans and acquisitions of new works of art to the collection, as well as deaccessioning works which cannot be displayed via auctions, sales and donations. • Condition checking: undertaking checks on artworks to produce reports on their condition and reporting on their needs regarding conservation and restoration. • Curation: assisting with the curation of new works in wards, departments and public areas, and facilitating installation days with technicians and assisting with exhibitions. • Cataloguing: maintaining our arts database and updating records to reflect new installations and conservation work, or to add/remove artworks from the collection. • Printed and guided tours: facilitating and assisting with guided tours of the collection and distributing printed media. The Collection Management Volunteer will have good research and IT skills. They will be happy to receive training on conservation and condition checking if required, and will have a passionate interest in the arts. This role involves walking around the hospital, and some light to medium lifting and carrying of artworks. What does this role offer? • The opportunity to learn more about the CW+ Art Collection, our commissions and managing a public arts collection. • Training opportunities – the chance to work with our wide network of specialists and experts to develop skills in collection management, conservation and art history. • The chance to meet new people – working directly with our Arts Programme Manager, and with the CW+ Arts Team and wider hospital community. • All out-of-pocket expenses will be covered – this includes travel to and from the hospital. Where? The role will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and occasionally West Middlesex University Hospital. There is a free shuttle bus from Chelsea to West Middlesex if transportation is required. When? Due to the training ...
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Assistant Artefact Conservator | Part time | 21 hours per week
Full Time Salary: £31,929 – £34,549 (pay award pending)
Actual Salary (Pro-rata): £19,157.40 - £20,729.40
Hours: 21 hours per week | 3 days across Monday - Friday
Location: National Museums Collection Centre
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Artefact Conservator (parttime 0.6 FTE) to join our busy and dynamic conservation team, caring for our internationally significant collections of over 12 million items.
Benefits of joining us as our Assistant Artefact Conservator include:
- Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of this towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
- A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays. For part time staff annual leave and public holidays will be pro-rated to reflect your normal working hours
- Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
- A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Access to all the above and morefrom day one of employment.
About the Assistant Artefact Conservator role:
The artefact conservation team works across several disciplines including archaeology, decorative arts, sculpture, ethnographic, military and Scottish history collections. You will bring your conservation knowledge to our exhibitions, displays, loans and collections programmes. You will have a recognised conservation degree and be able to work, independently and collaboratively, on the examination and treatment of artefacts, and advise on their safe display and storage. Responsibilities include documenting the condition and treatments of objects, so good IT skills are required.
You will be a team player, who is able to work to tight deadlines and effectively plan, prioritise and risk assess your work programme. You will also have an enthusiasm for conservation and be able to communicate this to our audiences.
As an Assistant Artefact Conservator at National MuseumsScotland you will:
- To apply specialist conservation knowledge to National Museums Scotland’s conservation programmes
- To carry out practical conservation on artefacts of a wide range of material, period and provenance.
- To work closely with exhibition, curatorial and other key sectors in the museum, normally under guidance, to provide the conservation necessary to ensure that deadlines for exhibition, display and care of collections are met
Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Assistant Artefact Conservator:
- First degree in a relevant discipline, or knowledge from relevant experience
- Able practical conservator with proven relevant experience
- Good theoretical understanding of material issues and treatments
Please be sure to view relevant attachments for this role (available on our Careers Portal: careers.nms.ac.uk) for full details of the position.
The closing date for this role is 08/02/2026. The Selection Event is likely to take place 19/02/2026.
Assistant Artefacts Conservator
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
EH5 1JA
£31,929 to £34,549 per year Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, Holidays and more
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 09/02/2026
Job reference: NMS133825
Assistant Artefacts Conservator
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
£31,929 to £34,549 per year Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, Holidays and more
Job Description Reports to Version No. Date Location General Maintenance Operative Senior Site Manager 1 February 2022 Newtown (Travel required) Purpose of role To undertake general maintenance works (installation, repair and maintenance) at both Commercial and Domestic sites as required by the business. 1. Main duties and Accountabilities Undertake general maintenance and repair works at domestic properties and commercial buildings in accordance with Building Regulations. Such works may include but are not limited to: • Undertaking Kitchen and bathroom replacements including basic plumbing, tiling and flooring in occupied and un-occupied properties. • Carry our repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, door frames, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls • Decorating • Maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example basic repairs to WC systems, leaking taps and unblocking drains • General clearing work • Ordering of materials from local and national suppliers in accordance with EOM’s procurement policy. • Transporting, loading and unloading of materials • Ensure that all works that you undertake conform to relevant standards, legislative requirements, polices and protocols in accordance with Company procedures and safety Standards. • Maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times for yourself and your colleagues, moving and disposing of debris as required and storing tools securely when not in use. • Assist with the completion and timely submission of quotes and other internal paperwork in accordance with company requirements. • Liaise with customers to undertake work in their homes in a timely and convenient manner • Be available and respond promptly to emergency call outs on a rota basis as and when required by the organisation. • Ensure the company vehicle is stocked correctly in order to carry out tasks, kept clean and checked regularly. • Ensure that vehicle housekeeping is undertaken regularly and that all vehicle stock is stored appropriately and safely within the vehicle • Undertake training to improve knowledge and skills as required • Represent the company positively at all times in accordance with the company Code of Conduct, building a positive relationship with customers. • Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be directed by Management 2. Customer Services • • • To provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers Ensure regular contact with the customer throughout works Liaise with both internal and external contacts in a friendly and helpful manner in order to uphold and strengthen the values of EOM and the wider Barcud Group. 3. Communication, Collaboration & Team working • • • Promote close communication with colleagues Assist colleagues to support the delivery of excellent services. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Barcud Group to ensure a joined-up approach to service delivery. Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers Mentor apprentices, trainees and work placements as and when required. • • 4. Planning & Organising • Manage own time to ensure that personal objectives are achieved. 5. Administration • Be responsible for all own personal administration, ensuring data is held and processed in line with GDPR regulations Maintain both manual and computerised record and filing systems in line with internal processes and audit requirements Use the appropriate technology as instructed by management 6. Health & Safety • • Take responsibility for own Health & Safety. Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the current health and safety legislation and undertaken in a diligent manner 7. Generic • • Take responsibility for own personal development. Foster a climate of continuous improvement, participating in service improvement projects as and when required. Actively promote the Barcud Group’s Welsh Language scheme, and be aware of and act in accordance with the requirements of Equality & diversity legislation. • • • • • • Be aware of, and act in accordance with, the Group’s Confidentiality Policy, and the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Promote a positive image of EOM and the wider Barcud Group. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the company. EOM Electrical Contractors Limited PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Operative CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education & Qualifications Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in an Industry recognised trades/construction related discipline GCSE level education to include Maths and English Grade C or above Safety Awareness Certificate Good standard of education to minimum GCSE level Evidence of continually developing professional knowledge METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION Application Form Production of certificates Experienc...
Choral Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist
Moorland Voices
Moorland Voices (MV) choir was founded in January 2014, and is based in Cheadle, Staffordshire. The choir’s performances are mainly based in Staffordshire but they have also undertaken short tours in Holland, South Africa and Norfolk. Repertoire includes music from various genres, including Classical, Choral to Jazz, Folk and Rock. This small choir, around 30 people, benefits from a community of experienced musicians and committee members, and enjoys a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They rehearse on a Tuesday evening.
The current Musical Director, Mark Goodhew, was the accompanist for the choir for many years and is Organist at Stoke Minster as well as a solo performer and has worked with musical groups for many years.
The Choir is now looking for a talented accompanist to join the musical team, providing support for rehearsals, undertaking some choral direction, and playing an active part in our concert programme.
MV Accompanist Role Description/Person Specification
Role description:
The role of the Accompanist supports the role of Musical Director through playing the piano at weekly rehearsals and leading full rehearsals in the absence of the Musical Director.
Specific responsibilities are:
• Normally to accompany the choir from the piano at weekly rehearsals
• Ensuring adequate preparation of scores, including supporting the choral lines when needed
• Accompanying in a sensitive and helpful manner, judging independently what will be of most benefit to the choir
• Following the direction of the Musical Director
• Normally leading full rehearsals in the absence of the Music Director, following an agreed rehearsal plan and including vocal warm-ups.
• In case of a necessary absence, booking a suitable deputy from an approved list
• Adhering to all other MV policies and practices
The keyboard accompanist is often needed at concerts, on occasion other instrumentalists maybe required and support in finding suitable musicians would be of added value to the Musical Director.
Person specification
Essential:
• A keyboard accompanist of the highest standard (Equivalent of Grade 8 ABRSM level or higher).
• Excellent sight-reading skills with well-developed facility in reading choral parts from score to assist the choir in their learning stages.
• Ability to assimilate orchestral reductions effectively
• Good rehearsal accompaniment skills, anticipating the direction of a rehearsal
• A generosity of approach, sympathetic to the needs of amateur musicians
• Willingness to work as part of a team and to be flexible in any unforeseen situations
Desirable:
• Confidence in leading effective choral rehearsals from the piano and the podium
• Experience and confidence in playing the pipe organ.
• Good knowledge of vocal technique, with the ability to communicate this effectively
• A confident choral/orchestral conductor
• Experience as a concert accompanist/orchestral keyboard player
• Experience working with other high-level professional musicians
MV Accompanist terms
This role is offered on a self-employed basis, remuneration dependent on experience at £30/35 per rehearsal (1.5 hours), reviewed annually. Rehearsals are normally one and half hours in duration, and take place on a Tuesday evening 8.00pm-9.30pm. Concert Fees vary and will be negotiated separately. The normal rehearsal venue is Freehay Village Hall near Tean, Staffordshire, although once a month rehearsal take place at Great Bridgeford Village Hall in Staffordshire.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for this role to the musical directors email mark_w_goodhew@yahoo.co.uk by Friday 30th January 2026. Please also give contact details of one or two referees whom you would be happy for us to contact in reference to this application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to play for a portion of a rehearsal either on 3 or 10 February. Further details, including repertoire, will be notified in advance.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Musical Director, Mark at mark_w_goodhew@yahoo.co.uk
Job reference:001263
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:13/02/2026
Department:TouchBase Dunbartonshire
Location:Glasgow / East Dunbartonshire
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:18
Closing date:13/02/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service
Touchbase Dunbartonshire is not only a fantastic place to work but a place where you can build a rewarding career. Our busy, vibrant building offers a dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same.
You’ll be part of a fun, supportive, and dedicated staff team, working directly with individuals to help them get the very most from the days they attend. Through a wide range of engaging activities, you’ll play a key role in inspiring people to develop their skills, confidence, and independence, supporting them to reach their full potential.
We actively encourage our staff to bring their own ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm into the role. Your suggestions and initiative will be valued, and you’ll have real opportunities to shape and enhance the experience of the people we support and the team you work alongside.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a genuine difference every day, bring fun and joy into people’s lives, and share the very best of who you are in a role that truly matters.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Conservator: Exhibitions Full-time, Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site) Fixed-term (until December 2027) £39,105 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026
About the role
The British Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of one of the world’s most significant collections. This is a specialist post with a strong focus on exhibitions, loans and international touring, supporting the Museum’s ambitious exhibition programme and long-term strategic priorities. The role combines strategic oversight, technical expertise and people leadership, and will contribute to the delivery of the Museum’s Masterplan and capital projects.
This is a rare opportunity to work at a world-leading museum during a period of significant transformation. You’ll contribute to high-profile exhibitions and international collaborations, work alongside expert colleagues across disciplines, and help shape best practice in preventive conservation for years to come.
Key areas of responsibility
- Lead in the coordination of preventive conservation activities for exhibitions, loans and touring projects, ensuring delivery to time and budget
- Lead on the care of the collection through on environment (temperature, relative humidity, light and pollutants), and support Integrated Pest Management
- Independently assess the condition of collections and contribute to the preventative conservation of collections made of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials by proposing environmental management solutions for long-term preservation
- Solve complex conservation challenges related to exhibition delivery, using professional judgement, innovation and adaptability
- Collaborate with and influence colleagues and stakeholders on collection care and conservation matters
- Support and advise partner institutions in the UK and internationally on collection care standards
- Line manage and mentor staff, aligning individual objectives with departmental and organisational priorities
- Review and improve processes and procedures to ensure best practice in safeguarding the collection
- Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation
- Contribute to exhibition de-install processes, evaluation and lessons learned
- Contribute to funding bids, outreach activities, public speaking and professional publishing
About you
- A recognised professional conservation qualification (degree level or equivalent experience) and working towards PACR accreditation
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary preventive conservation principles and practice
- Practical experience of exhibition and display-related conservation activities
- Strong understanding of conservation theory, ethical decision making and health and safety requirements
- Proven ability to manage projects, solve problems and make sound professional judgements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate and influence, collaborate with and present to a range of audiences
- Ideally, you will have experience of working on complex projects and of exhibition design and build
- Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
- Generous Leave:25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
- Exceptional Pension:Secure your future with one of the UK’s most generous defined benefit schemes – guaranteed income for life.
- Cultural Perks:Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.
- Financial Support:Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans.
- Wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
- Everyday Extras:Paid 1-hour lunch break, subsidised ...
Assistant Practitioner - Hitchin
Job Description
Assistant Practitioner
Location: Hitchin
Salary: £14.30 - £15.32 per hour DOE
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
About us:
Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At Stagenhoe, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.
Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To provide best possible quality care and support to service users and their carers/family. To support the assessment, planning, consistent implementation and evaluation of high standards of personalised nursing care or therapy for an identified group of service users under the direction of a registered professional.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support the assessment, planning, and consistent implementation and evaluation of individualised health care for an identified group of service users within scope of competency/practice or under the direction of the registered professional, liaising and working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team to deliver high quality care to service users.
- To maintain high standards of care delivery by working within assessed areas of competency, following national clinical guidelines and Brainkind policies and procedures. Challenging practice as appropriate and supporting junior and new staff
- To ensure continuity of patient care by communicating and liaising with nurses, therapists and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the resident
- To promote choice in all aspects of clinical practice reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the patient/resident and carer experience and enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by all involved in the service. To support and promote service user participation to enable them to have their views and experiences taken into account in the way care is provided and delivered
- To promote an organisational culture where staff are empowered to challenge inappropriate behaviour and unsafe practice using appropriate organisational processes via line manager or by using our internal whistle blowing policy
- Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks
ABOUT YOU:
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
- Experience of working in healthcare and desirable experience of working in specialist service i.e. Neuro/Palliative
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills¬ and able to build effective working relationships with both clients and colleagues
- An ability to respond to people in distress
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:
- 33 Days AL
- Access to our Employee Assistance ...
Employment Specialist
- locations
- Gilbert Hitchcock House
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR009801
Employment Specialist
Contract type:
Permanent- Full time
Salary:
£26,450 FTE plus additional geographical location allowance
Location:
Hybrid (2 days per week in office (Bedfordshire and St Neots), up to 3 days per week working from home; with a requirement of working regularly in local job centres and community-based venues in Bedfordshire to see clients.
Base office:
Gilbert Hitchcock House, 21 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AW
Other offices:
Whichello’s Wharf , Leighton Buzzard
Yew Tree House, St. Neots
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
You’re personable, proactive, highly motivated and would like to help people who have, or are recovering from, mental ill health to integrate back into the workplace. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s Bedfordshire Employment Service as an Employment Specialist.
If you are personable, proactive, highly motivated and would like to help people who have, or are recovering from, mental ill health to find, return to or remain in work; and if you would also like to be part of an organisation that takes pride in the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with, then a role of Employment Specialist at Waythrough Bedfordshire Employment Service may be just the role you’ve been looking for!
About the service
Bedfordshire Employment Service has been set up to provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, or other common mental health issues and who need support related to their employment. Our employment specialists support people to help them find their new job, return to work after having time off, or address workplace issues to help them improve their employment situation and retain their jobs.
About you
While a background in employment sector is not essential, experience working with people – particularly in areas such as recruitment, education, human resources, support services, or social work – would be an advantage, as would be an understanding of mental health issues. Your self-motivation, the ability to manage own workload effectively, excellent listening skills, a high level of computer literacy, and solution-focused approach would be key.
You must also hold a full, clean UK drivers’ licence and have access to a vehicle.
About the role
As an Employment Specialist you will be responsible for a caseload of approximately 40 people (with at least 10 new clients commencing employment support with you each month).
You will work with people to understand their preferences, values, experiences and skills to identify their employment goals and develop SMART action plans. You will provide support with job search, CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation. You will help people identify any adjustments they may require, including disclosing health conditions at work. You will help people navigate difficult workplace situations (discrimination, bullying, harassment, capability conversations, grievance and disciplinary process). You work with people to help them create sustainable return to work plans. You will share resources, and signpost to other organisations as and when appropriate.
You must be able to: effectively manage a caseload, provide person-centred support to individuals to help them find and sustain appropriate employment; be assertive and adaptable, with a positive attitude about employment for all and excellent networking and interpersonal skills; communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing, face to face or on the telephone, with people from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds; quickly establish effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally; co-ordinate and prioritise your workload; work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team; produce accurate work at a pace with attention to detail, using electronic database and Microsoft Office programmes to support caseload management and accurate and timely record keeping.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a rolling recruitment process; candi...
- Location:West London Works
- Closing Date:5 February 2026
- Pro Rata Salary:32,838.46
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Working Location Type:On- Site
- Hours per week:36
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Service in Hounslow.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
You will be managing a varied caseload of clients with mental health conditions, disabilities or other barriers, building strong, collaborative relationships to help them secure and sustain employment. You will assess needs, adapt employment plans and deliver tailored support including job‑search guidance, CV development, interview coaching and workplace adjustments. You will engage employers in line with IPS fidelity, promote opportunities and work with community partners to raise awareness of employment and mental health. You will maintain accurate records, follow all organisational policies, participate in supervision and training, and contribute to continuous service improvement while supporting minority and disadvantaged communities.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will be bringing a strong understanding of the employment support needs of people with mental health conditions, disabilities or other barriers, ideally with experience in health or social care and familiarity with IPS principles. You will be an effective communicator who can engage clients and stakeholders, present confidently and build productive local partnerships. You will manage your time well in a fast‑paced, outcome‑focused environment, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, motivation and a commitment to equality and diversity. You will carry out assessments, develop action plans, maintain accurate records and use Microsoft packages and databases confidently to support high‑quality, person‑centred practice.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call:We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview:Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as ...
You will bring strong experience and understanding of mental health and employment support, with the ability to help individuals find, return to, or sustain mainstream employment. Experience within health or social care settings is essential, alongside knowledge of employment models such as IPS and a commitment to employment retention and fidelity principles. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work confidently with clients, partners, and external agencies both verbally and in writing, and build effective local partnerships.
Strong organisational and administrative skills are required, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records using Microsoft applications and databases. You will demonstrate a clear commitment to professional standards, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and employment law, and be willing to travel locally and engage in continuous professional development. A positive, person-centred, and empathetic approach is essential, along with resilience, self-motivation, and a strong belief in the role employment plays in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Interview Steps
Employment Specialist
- locations
- More Time Centre for Change - Whinney Hill
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011227
Employment Specialist
Location:Durham, Centre For Change
Working Hours:37 Hours
Contract Type:Fixed Term
Salary:£25,110 - £32,090
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About The Role
You will manage a caseload of clients of people in structured treatment for drug and/ or alcohol use to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a community drug and alcohol treatment service, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of around 25 clients in structured treatment for substance use who are motivated to start/return to work.
- Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
- Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
- Assess client support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance.
- Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
- Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
- Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
- Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
- Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals£500
Recommend a FriendbonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and well...
Employment Specialist (Cambridge)
Job Role
Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? If yes, then this could be the ideal role for you as we’re recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our amazing team!
The role of the Employment Specialist is to achieve delivery targets by working with participants to identify employment opportunities and support them into sustainable employment. The participants you’ll work with will mainly require health support needs. You’ll deliver our approach providing person-centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with referral partners and relevant local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of employer needs and employer engagement and experience of working in a target driven environment. We are, however, open to various backgrounds and experiences as we are able to provide superb on-the-job training. We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box, just so long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our participants in their first steps back into employment.
This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £31,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Health Insurance Allowance
- Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual Pay Review
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
- Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
- Refer a Friend Scheme
There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!
If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200 . is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
What it means to be employee-owned.
What our people say.
Location: You will work across Cambridge. There will be a hybrid approach to working
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 29 January 2026
Contract: Subject to Contract Award
Key Responsibilities
- Meet, and strive to exceed personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures.
- Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a learning disability using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment.
- Learning disability awareness and self development/knowledge to provide specialist support to customer group
- Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer’s circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression to employment
- Achieve the Customer Service and Quality Standards required on the programme.
- Co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression.
- Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training).
- Use social prescribing to develop and improve customer circumstances (e.g. healthy eating classes, smoking cessation and social groups).
- Work with multip...
Employment Specialist (Peterborough)
Job Role
Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? If yes, then this could be the ideal role for you as we’re recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our amazing team!
The role of the Employment Specialist is to achieve delivery targets by working with participants to identify employment opportunities and support them into sustainable employment. The participants you’ll work with will mainly require health support needs. You’ll deliver our approach providing person-centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with referral partners and relevant local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of employer needs and employer engagement and experience of working in a target driven environment. We are, however, open to various backgrounds and experiences as we are able to provide superb on-the-job training. We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box, just so long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our participants in their first steps back into employment.
This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £31,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Health Insurance Allowance
- Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual Pay Review
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
- Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
- Refer a Friend Scheme
There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!
If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200 . is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
What it means to be employee-owned.
What our people say.
Location: You will work across Peterborough. There will be a hybrid approach to working
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 29 January 2026
Contract: Subject to Contract Award
Key Responsibilities
- Meet, and strive to exceed personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures.
- Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a learning disability using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment.
- Learning disability awareness and self development/knowledge to provide specialist support to customer group
- Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer’s circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression to employment
- Achieve the Customer Service and Quality Standards required on the programme.
- Co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression.
- Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training).
- Use social prescribing to develop and improve customer circumstances (e.g. healthy eating classes, smoking cessation and social groups).
- Work with ...
Concierge
Job Description
Job Title: ConciergeContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,346.22 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 35 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday-FridayLocation: Millwall, LondonIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Concierge
The Estate Services team provides cleaning, gardening and concierge services across all regions. The core purpose of the team is to deliver a high quality, cost effective & responsive cleaning, grounds maintenance and concierge service, working closely with the housing management teams, landlord services, residents, reactive maintenance, and external contractors.
We want you to contribute to the quality and health and safety of the environment by becoming a champion for our customers taking responsibility for making our estates and communal areas a great place to live. You will take pride in the area you work and engage with residents so as to really understand the best way to maintain communal living spaces. You will be confident in undertaking concierge services duties, usually as part of a team but often organising your own work and looking after a particular area. About you
We are looking for someone with (to be taken from essential criteria)
• Effective negotiation skills, problem solving and ability to resolve issues using own initiative.
• The ability to work effectively on their own initiative and in teams.
• A good general standard of education to O level, GCSE or equivalent.
• SIA Door Supervision Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.Role Profile
• Provide an excellent customer focused Concierge and Block Security service for all residents and visitors to the blocks within your estate.
• Be proactive in enhancing the security of the blocks and taking all appropriate steps to create a clean, safe environment for residents and visitors (includes concierge office).
• Monitor and maintain the CCTV system within the block and to assist other members of staff or authorised agencies when access is required to recorded images.
• Inspect the block for faults, repairs/defects, health & safety and report these, monitoring through to completion (including CCTV system).
• Undertake daily cleaning duties to your office area and if necessary during patrol
• Undertake general health and safety checks, including identify trip hazards etc.
• Complete all daily tasks as detailed in concierge schedules and complete the required tick sheets
• Wear the One Housing uniform and the relevant protective clothing / equipment.
• Provi...
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- Job Title:Clinical Lecturer in Psychological Medicine (Teaching & Scholarship) / Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist
- School Name:Leeds University
- Department:Medicine and Health
- Salary:109725 to 145478
- Application Closing Date:2026-02-01
- Working Hours:full time
- Reference Number:MHIHS1436
- Date Posted:17/11/2025
Are you passionate about the future of the NHS workforce? Do you recognise the importance of delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?
The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer /Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Division of Psychological and Social Medicine. As a Clinical Academic in Psychological Medicine, the focus of the role will be the development and delivery of high-quality teaching including contribution to the MBChB curriculum and our postgraduate CPD programme. Our aim is that all Leeds graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate mental health care into general medical practice and advocate for patient wellbeing whatever speciality they enter.
You will be a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and be clinically active in Psychiatry. You will spend a maximum of five programmed activity sessions per week on academic work and a minimum of three programmed activity sessions per week on clinical work. Being clinically active you will contribute to the delivery of up to date, excellent educational programmes responsive to the needs of the current and future NHS workforce. You will have the opportunity to benefit from the research culture and activities within the school to help you deliver research-informed teaching. Administration duties will also be expected.
The clinical component of the post can be negotiated with a relevant clinical provider once the post has been offered. Once this occurs, in accordance with Clinical appointment process, Royal College approval and a second stage interview with an Advisory Appointments Committee will be required. This will be a joint clinical academic appointment, with the post-holder holding a contract of employment with the University and an honorary contract with the relevant NHS Trust / other clinical provider.
In line with the Follett Report recommendations, the post-holder will be expected to participate in joint job planning and appraisal.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development:
-Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
-All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager a...