A modern, high end independent Opticians in Aberdare are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join the team.
Optometrist – Role
Modern practice with an established patient base
Exceptional reputation in the area for high quality Eyecare
Two testing rooms – Double tests 2-3 days a week
30 minute appointments
Pre-screening done by the support team
Advanced equipment – OCT, Auto refactor, Non Contact Tonometer
Support of an experienced team
Specialist clinics – Low Vision
Supportive Director – happy to introduce new ideas and clinics based in your clinical interests
Flexible working patterns available – Full and part time, school hours, no weekends etc – Can work around you and your requirements
9am – 5:30pm opening times
Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 (Pro rata if part time)
Easy Parking close by
Potential partnership opportunities in the future
Requirements
GOC registered Optometrist
A passion for offering unique and memorable service to patients
Excellent understanding of personal service and commitment to all-round care
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.....Read more...
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered
Training:Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:Our nursery offers a safe and secure environment. There is a self-contained baby suite in the grounds of the nursery with older children based in the main building in designated playrooms on the ground floor, and toddlers are cared for on the first floor. The nursery has a large enclosed garden area available for outdoor play, and we have exciting plans to develop a mud kitchen this year to provide even more opportunity for children to develop their key skills further.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Shift patterns between 7.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Creative,Patience....Read more...
This role provides a broad foundation in financial operations, allowing the apprentice to gain hands-on experience in areas such as bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, CIS Construction Industry Scheme, and tax preparation.
Initial responsibilities include maintaining accurate client records, reconciling accounts, preparing VAT returns, supporting payroll processes, and assisting with general office duties. The role also involves client interaction and supervised visits to support bookkeeping needs.
Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn, with a professional and polite manner.
In return, they will receive comprehensive training and support from a friendly and experienced team, helping them grow within the field of accountancy.Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training with Milton Keynes College
Ongoing training, support and development with the employer
Assistant Accountant apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
Mayflower would like to encourage candidates to further their studies beyond the AAT and seek a Charter, which they will aim to sponsor
Employer Description:We are an accountancy practice based in Toddington, Bedfordshire, supporting clients not only locally, but right across the UK.
We are involved with most aspects of accountancy and tax that impact individuals and small businesses. As such, we aim to bring comprehensive and impactful advice to those who work with us and deliver services to an impeccable standard.
Coupled with the delivery of a whole host of compliance services, our main difference is that we are forward-looking. The activities we specialise in are those which help clients plan to meet their personal and professional goals.Working Hours :Monday - Friday: Shift patterns to be discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills....Read more...
Contribute to the linking, analysis and interpretation of complex health, care and population data using appropriate specialist health analytical, epidemiological and biostatistical techniques; and draw meaningful conclusions to understand the factors that influence population health, inequalities and to inform the planning and delivery of health and care strategies, programmes and services
Contribute to discussions on the design requirements of the most appropriate information systems for holding, linking and analysis of sensitive health and care data and for population health surveillance
Interpret and present health and care intelligence outputs to a variety of technical and nontechnical audiences, including senior decision makers in the NHS and local government
Investigate the patterns and variations in determinants, diseases, conditions influencing health and care outcomes and service evaluations
Design and implement population health surveys, disease surveillance tools and instruments, and service evaluation tools.
Search for and critically appraise relevant evidence and scientific research on health and care intelligence, health determinants and interventions to improve population health and/or the delivery of care. Formulate specific recommendations based on the interpretation of both data and the appraised evidence
With support take a lead role in building strong working relationships with a broad range of health and care system partners, colleagues and the wider team
Contribute expertise to the preparation of documents such as analytical reports, Joint Strategic Needs Assessment strengths and needs assessments, Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment,health equity audits; policy documents, evaluation reports, audits and performance reports, for a wide range of audiences
Support the Public Health Intelligence manager to embed an evidence and intelligence-led culture within the local health and care system
Carry out projects to develop the analytics and the health and care intelligence skills and knowledge of others (including non-technical staff) in the health and care system through the demonstration and promotion of best practice, teaching and training
Training:
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist qualification
Provided with an individualised Workplace Development Plan focused on both learner and business needs
Workplace Learning
Online learning and self-study materials
Training Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available employment opportunities within the Public Health and across the Council
Employer Description:Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough, and an active part of Leeds City Region.
With a career move to Calderdale Council, you will find a meaningful way to contribute. You will also make a real difference to others. With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles. So, you can use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm - A balance between working from home and from a designated workplace allocation and other workplaces as required. May on occasion be required to work outside of the flexible working hours to support service delivery.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Creative....Read more...
About YouAre you someone who cares about protecting the environment?Do you enjoy working with others to find better ways of doing things?Can you use your communication techniques to help us manage our environmental risks?If this sounds like you, read on….We're looking for someone who is passionate about making environmental improvements. You'll combine excellent people skills with a strong background in science or environment studies.The role offers plenty of autonomy and encourages original thinking. You'll be self-motivated, able to work both on your own and as part of a team, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. You'll use your excellent planning and organisational skills to deliver positive outcomes at pace, and have exceptional attention to detail.You'll bring your experience in environmental permitting and regulatory engagement, to ensure permits are proportional and compliant. You'll also be a good listener, able to provide practical solutions to our operational teams and help them to apply learning into practice. You're not afraid to positively challenge the way things are done. You'll always be looking for ways to improve our impact on the environment and wider sustainability issues. You'll bring your influencing skills to build trust with your colleagues and external stakeholders and deliver successful outcomes. About The RoleYou'll be part of the environmental compliance team. We're a small team within the Sustainability Department, working across the Mining Remediation Authority to:• Advise on and manage our environmental compliance risks.• Manage, review and improve our environmental management policies and processes.Our portfolio of work is wide and delivered by a large virtual team of people across the organisation. To help achieve common goals, excellent communication and collaboration skills are key.As Environmental Compliance Manager, you'll assist the Principal Environmental Compliance Manager to monitor and manage environmental risks across our operations. You'll also work closely with Environmental Systems Manager to ensure our systems and reporting are effective, and support our operational teams with environmental permits compliance.This role is contracted for 26 hours per week. We’re open to a variety of flexible working patterns and will explore options with successful candidates during the interview process.We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.Schedule:Application closing date:9th September 2025Sifting date:10th September 2025Interviews: w/c 22nd September 2025Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and meet UK Immigration requirements.About the Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000.....Read more...
The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development
The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists
A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practiceThe importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstancesThe importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development
The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives
The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage
When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day to day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carersThe legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings policie and procedures in all areas
Why health and well-being are important for children
How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situationsSafeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them.
Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual
How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely
Training:Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online)
You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard
Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager
You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors
The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications
You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade
Training Outcome:
A permanent position within the nursery
Employer Description:Tiny Tree Day Nursery in Leeds is an exceptional Nursery.
We are located just outside of Leeds City Centre in the Woodhouse area of North Leeds.
Our impressive nursery and secure outdoor space includes multiple outdoor play areas and a little woodland.
Our high standard of care allows us to be regarded as one of the best nurseries in Leeds.
We offer a stunning space with dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for children to learn, play and develop. Outdoor play is important to us. Our grounds allow for a stimulating and safe environment for all children attending the nursery.
Our spacious rooms are bright and very well resourced. The nursery is specially designed to promote learning and development within a nurturing and stimulating environment.
As well as catering for children aged 0 to 5, we have a fun, activity based Holiday Club. We open during all school holidays and are available to all children of school age.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development
The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists
A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice
The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances
The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development
The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives
The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage
When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. How to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day-to-day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers
The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings policy and procedures in all areas
Why health and well-being are important for children
How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations
Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual
How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard
Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager
You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors
The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications
You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade
Training Outcome:A permanent position within the nursery.Employer Description:To really stand out from the crowd and ensure we offer the best private nursery care. We hand pick the most dedicated nursery practitioners who have the ability and experience to provide child-focused learning and development.
Our Managers spend the majority of their time training and mentoring staff. This still leaves time for getting very involved in the learning journey of each and every child.
We can only do this by having supernumerary Managers and Deputy Managers at all our sites. That is to say the Managers and Deputy Managers do not directly look after children themselves. They are there to support staff and parents alike and to strive to constantly improve standards in all areas.
By working in harmony with the individual as well as the group, the children are encouraged to develop and learn at their own pace. This provides the best preparation for the eventual move into school. We pride ourselves on the effort to ensure the most beautiful and engaging surroundings.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses or Social Workers to join the Children's Learning Disabilities Service as Band 6 Deputy Manager of the Short Breaks Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This is a day duty role shift times are 08:00-19:00 shared weekends with two other Deputy Managers (approx 1 in 2-3) and no night duty. The Centre provides weekday care and overnight care for up to six children at a time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. it also provides day care during the school holidays and an Outreach service to provide service to support young people in their family home.The Centre provides Short break & respite services for approx 40 children and young people (5-18 yo) with learning disabilities across the island. The Children comprise those with ASD, Downs Syndrome, GDD, with some non-verbal but all children are mobile. The Centre provides a friendly homely atmosphere, and aims to provide normal patterns of living for each child and young person, including continuing to attend school, work experience and leisure placements as appropriate.In supporting the Band 7 Manager you will:- deliver individualised care based on principles of best practice through developing a theoretical knowledge base for the care of children with a Learning Disability.- consult with the multidisciplinary team offering support and advice to relatives and colleagues. - function as a role model to less experienced staff (registered and unregistered) and participate in the development of the service. Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leaveThe island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Childrens Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered LD, Paediatric, or Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker with full UK statutory registration.Post-graduate experience in a Childrens Disabilities role at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level The ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of both registered and non-registered staffAbility to prioritise and manage own workload The ability to take charge of the service in the absence of the Band 7 Manager To hold a driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000 plus a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
