The Shop Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the store, working to maximise income for the charity. The post holder will be self-motivated, passionate about providing high standards of customer service and creative, with excellent communication skills. Representing the charity in the community, you will recruit, motivate, and develop volunteers to promote the work of Cancer Research Wales. The post holder will have a broad range of responsibilities which will require significant initiative and flexibility, ensuring they work at all times in a professional and timely manner.
Media Preparation Technician
In the Crick's Media Preparation Team.
Part of Crick Operations.
Key information
Media Preparation Technician
Facilities and Infrastructure (Glasswash and Media Prep)
Details of the role:
Working pattern: This is a full-time position on Crick terms and conditions of employment (Mon-Thurs 08.00-16.00, Fri 08.00-15.45). The post is fixed-term until December 31st 2026.
Salary: From £29,613 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application closing date: 27th of January 2026 at 23.59
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
Every year the media preparation service at the Francis Crick Institute manufactures thousands of litres of research reagents, including culture media, buffers, microbiological plates and Drosophila (fruit fly) diet. You will assist in the smooth running of this crucial support function, formulating and dispensing reagents for use in research.
Working in a dedicated media lab at the Crick, your main duties will involve making up solutions and media for scientists to use in their laboratories and experiments to grow cells. You will be working closely with the team as well as scientists and other support services throughout the organisation. As you will be working with media, chemicals and consumables, strong attention to details is crucial to this role.
You will be joining a diversely experienced team, where you will be encouraged to grow and expand on your knowledge and experience. On the job training will be provided.
What you will be doing
As a Media Prep technician at the Crick, you will:
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Producing, dispensing and sterilising products in a safe, accurate and reproducible method, following standard protocols
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Maintaining a supply of chemicals and consumables
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Operating equipment such as mixing vessels, autoclaves and analytical equipment
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Keeping key laboratory records, databases and files up to date
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Maintaining good operational state of key equipment and the working environment
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Liaising with internal clients over their requirements and delivery schedules
Please see full job description here
About you
You will bring
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Basic literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent)*
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Basic understanding of Chemistry (GCSE at grade A-C or equivalent)*
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Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office software especially Excel*
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Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail*
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Ability to carry out tasks involving lifting/manual handling particularly at the beginning and end of each day when loading and unloading autoclaves.*
*Minimum Criteria
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Domestic Abuse Trainers and Healthy Relationships Facilitators - Safer Futures
Would you like to be involved in a unique opportunity to be part of a team delivering Domestic Abuse Training to professionals and/or delivering Healthy Relationship's workshops to schools/college's in /Cornwall
Our Cornwall and Isle's of Scilly service Safer Futures are looking for trainers and facilitator's in the Domestic Abuse Service - Safer Futures, Barnardo's?
Do you enjoy working with people and positively impacting their lives?
Are you looking for a role in the Cornwall area?
Do you want to work flexibly at times that suit you with hours that can fit in around family life or other work commitments?
We have a range of sessional worker posts across the service - whether your passion is delivering training to professionals or working with children/young people in our local schools. - We have opportunities for roles that suit you
Safer Futures DA Training and Schools programme.
We deliver the commissioned Healthy Relationships programme in schools and deliver Multi-Agency Domestic Abuse Training to adults in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We offer a range of training courses, designed for professionals focusing on early intervention.
Our Healthy Relationships Education program provides workshops in schools for children and young people across Cornwall.
Additionally, we offer specialised training for the Voluntary, Health, Social Care, Education and Criminal Justice Sectors. These courses aim to enhance understanding of Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control and the impact of Domestic on Children and more
Healthy Relationships Facilitators Initial Specific Responsibilities:
To deliver Healthy Relationships Workshops to schools across Cornwall, covering Key Stages 1, 2 & 3 (course content and training will be provided) - This will include teacher and parent sessions
- Delivery of the Healthy Relationships training courses to students, teaching and school pastoral staff.
- Evaluate and produce clear and concise reports for the service.
- Ensure your training materials and resources up to date.
- Share regular comms for the service.
- Attend meetings as requested by the Children's Services Manager
- Work with the Children's Services manager and coordinator to ensure a cohesive training programme is in place across Cornwall.
- Assist with the project evaluation process.
Expectations:
- Experience of delivering training to children and young people
- Knowledge of Healthy Relationships and Domestic Abuse
- be skilled at engaging with others and building constructive working relationships
- Be able to negotiate when dealing with potential conflict in a training setting
- Reliability
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and manage time commitment to working in ways which prioritise the training delivery
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the importance of consulting on risk concerns
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a range of people, both over the telephone and in person, sometimes over sensitive and/or complex issues
- Ability to manage administration, be computer literate and maintain effective recording system
Domestic Abuse Trainers:
Domestic Abuse and Sexual violence training for professionals - delivers training incorporating a Think Family Approach which is a trauma informed and evidence based framework that secures better outcomes for children, young people and families.
Initial Specific Responsibilities:
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- Deliver our DA training package to professionals across Cornwall.
- Evaluate and produce clear and concise reports for the service.
- Keep training materials and resources up to date.
- Share regular comms for the service.
- Attend meetings as requested by the Children's Services Manager
- Work with the Children's Services manager and coordinator to ensure a cohesive training programme is in place across Cornwall.
- Assist with the project evaluation process.
Expectations:
- Experience of delivering training
- Excellent knowledge of the affects of domestic violence/abuse on adults and children
- To be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of those reporting to you, treating people...
Would you like to support a youth-focussed, cross-community programme and be part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement?
Could you undertake a range of administrative and service support duties to ensure the overall success of the Humankind programme?
- Provide administrative and practical support to the Humankind Manager relating to all aspects of programme delivery.
- Make bookings and logistical arrangements for programme activities and events.
- Supporting the promotion of the Humankind programme across a range of networks.
- Work with comms team on implementing communications plan promoting programme opportunities and activities.
- Supporting the Humankind Manager in meeting financial reporting requirements for funder.
- Processing expenses, raising invoices and making payments.
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation during programme activities.
- Organising, collating and supporting the reporting of monitoring and evaluation information.
- Proven administration experience, including administering financial processes, knowledge of databases and an ability to analyse information.
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Competence using Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation, including reporting on projects.
- GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).
Interested?
- Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
- Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Vacancy – Relief Advisor / Responder
Accountable to: SOL Connect Team Leader
Salary: £13.50ph
Hours: Relief
Base: Wishaw or Glasgow
General Description
SOL Connect is an established, multi-award-winning digital Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service that empowers people to live independently in their own homes within the community. Integrating cutting-edge technology with person-centred planning, we collaborate with people to create TEC solutions that enable them to take control of their own care journey.
This is a unique opportunity for a person centred and forward-thinking support practitioner to use their skills to deliver support in a different way.
Job Purpose
Advisor:
As the SOL Connect Advisor you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and independence of the people we support. Providing responsive remote support over our video conferencing HUB, you will apply traditional care and support skills and experience using bespoke technology.
The people that we support may call in using their HUB technology for a chat, some reassurance, or reminders to take medication or lock up at night. Others may call in at times of distress or when their mental health has deteriorated. SOL Connect Advisors possess a unique set of skills that enable them to seamlessly move between calls, delivering compassionate care and support remotely.
Please Note - This position involves extended periods of sitting and screen time.
Responder:
Whilst on shift as the Responder, you will provide out of hours support to the individuals supported by the organisation and contribute to the efforts of Support Ordinary Living to fulfil its mission and purpose.
The role is a night shift-based role and would require the post holder to react as and when required to requests of support from individuals. The role will be based within one of the SOL Offices which are in Glasgow and Wishaw. You would be required to work across all offices on an as and when required basis.
Main Duties of the Post
Provide an out of hours response to the people we work for, responding to
- Alarm activations.
- Personal Care Requests
- Emergency medical support
- Supports after a fall.
- Technical Support
- Safeguarding an individual’s welfare and wellbeing
- Provide support to the SOL Connect team and customers by answering hub calls and providing admin support when not required to offer physical support.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of Sol’s policies and procedures which apply to the day-to-day care of the individual. To demonstrate an ability to work in accordance with these.
- To uphold and safeguard the positive image and reputation of the organisation with all external agencies and contracts.
- To contribute to the organisational processes and systems for monitoring and evaluating quality of service provided to the individual.
Work Pattern
Flexible work schedules available to match your availability, including Day, Back, and Night Shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Responsive care and support: Provide warm, person-centred support to people living with mental illness, addictions, or disability remotely from our base and in line with individual TEC support plans.
Person centred approach: Treat the people we support with compassion, respect, and dignity and maintain high standards of service delivery in line with the National Health and Social Care Standards.
Enablement: Provide support to people to regain skills and maximise their independence by supporting them to set personal goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation as people progress.
Empowerment and Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of the people we support, empowering them to take control of their TEC journey.
Facilitate connections: Support people to make the most of our technology to help them stay connected with their loved ones and community.
Support Carers: Facilitate arou...