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Social Worker required for work within the Foster Team in the South West area. Bath and north east Somerset Fostering team are offering good rates up to £28ph for the right candidates. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team in Bath. This job doesn't often come up! This is a part time job but due to expansion in the team, full time jobs will be available in the next few months. The appointed Social Worker will have experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues and working in a multi - disciplinary arena are essential. Experience in Form Fs, Special Guardianship, Connected Persons assessments. You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed) or email your CV to: Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Kelly Stock, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

A System/Hardware Engineer role is required to design, develop and deliver a hardware solution that is compliant to the customer requirements, safe and appropriately CE marked/qualified for delivery to the system team for full system integration. As a Systems/Hardware Engineer you will report to the Lead Engineer and Project Design Authority of the project. Your responsibilities will include design of technical solutions, qualification of hardware and or subcontract of proposed solutions and the testing involved in verifying them. A Systems/Hardware Engineer is responsible for ensuring the overall physical, electrical and environmental compliance of the delivered system guaranteeing it meets both BAE Systems Product Safety mandates and the statutory requirements of the customer's base of operation. Your responsibilities will include: Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead Accurately report on progress Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget Support System Integration activities The safe design of the system prior to delivery and for the preparation of information required by the Design Authority to support the Design Certification and Certificate of Design activitiesKnowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: A strong Systems Engineering, hardware background, preferably with a degree in a related discipline. A good understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems). A strong working knowledge of electrical safety and safe system design. Experience in using and installing operating systems and application software. Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially desirable, in particular their applications in a military context: Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified would be desirable A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC and CE marking, Environmental etc Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, network security, network management. A good understanding and practical knowledge of the creation and configuration of Windows Server network domains including group policies and active directory. Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes Familiarity with Export control and ITAR rules and regulationsInterpersonal Skills: Good team working; Excellent innovation and problem solving skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Keen to learn; Must be flexible and be prepared to work outside of normal office hours (if required) and off site working.PLEASE NOTE: This position has been confirmed as being INSIDE IR35 AAP3 is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Highways Operative   I am currently recruiting for a Highways Operative to join our highways team in Taunton, Somerset.   The Highways Operative will undertake duties associates with the maintenance and construction of public highways in the local area. The successful candidate will need to be available to undertake winter and emergency maintenance out of hours activities on a standby rota basis throughout the year.   The duties of the Highways Operative will be: ·To ensure the safety of the workforce and public. ·Undertake out of hours winter maintenance and emergency works. ·To be fit and in good health and able to carry out high levels of manual work and work out of doors in all weather. ·To ensure full understanding and application of our Policy and Procedures and delivery of service to the public. ·The erecting and removal of appropriate signs, barriers, warning lamps etc in accordance with the Code of Practice. ·The preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials. ·Work on Highways furniture, equipment and similar fixtures(e.g. Erection, maintenance, fixing and/or dismantling). ·General maintenance of highway environs. ·Work to precise levels and requirements in construction work in a number of tasks (e.g. Drain laying, trench timbering, manhole concreting, kerb laying, fencing, walling, flag and block paving, signing works) to be a competent in at least 3 of these tasks and maintain all other disciplines as required to cover the highways network. ·Driving of vehicles requiring specialist LGV Class C driving skills or prepared to undertake appropriate training. ·Drive all of the plant and equipment necessary for the required disciplines for maintenance and drainage on Highways and Network. ·Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge. ·Where appropriate provide direction/supervision of the work to less experienced operatives. ·Any other duties of a similar nature in accordance with the current grade, or as requested by your line manager.   We are looking for the Highways Operative to:   ·Able to demonstrate a commitment to Health and Safety. ·New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) Operative Accreditation. ·Hold LGV Class C driving license OR demonstrate capability to support putting candidate through LGV Class C training during their probationary period. ·Good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy. ·Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers. ·Able to demonstrate good customer care skills (i.e. dealing with the public). ·Able to demonstrate an ability to handle awkward situations tactfully. ·Clean driving License. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Michael Hayward at Carrington West on (phone number removed).   FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.   Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Michael at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.   By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email

Highways Operative   I am currently recruiting for a Highways Operative to join our highways team in Yeovil, Somerset.   The Highways Operative will undertake duties associates with the maintenance and construction of public highways in the local area. The successful candidate will need to be available to undertake winter and emergency maintenance out of hours activities on a standby rota basis throughout the year.   The duties of the Highways Operative will be: ·To ensure the safety of the workforce and public. ·Undertake out of hours winter maintenance and emergency works. ·To be fit and in good health and able to carry out high levels of manual work and work out of doors in all weather. ·To ensure full understanding and application of our Policy and Procedures and delivery of service to the public. ·The erecting and removal of appropriate signs, barriers, warning lamps etc in accordance with the Code of Practice. ·The preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials. ·Work on Highways furniture, equipment and similar fixtures(e.g. Erection, maintenance, fixing and/or dismantling). ·General maintenance of highway environs. ·Work to precise levels and requirements in construction work in a number of tasks (e.g. Drain laying, trench timbering, manhole concreting, kerb laying, fencing, walling, flag and block paving, signing works) to be a competent in at least 3 of these tasks and maintain all other disciplines as required to cover the highways network. ·Driving of vehicles requiring specialist LGV Class C driving skills or prepared to undertake appropriate training. ·Drive all of the plant and equipment necessary for the required disciplines for maintenance and drainage on Highways and Network. ·Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge. ·Where appropriate provide direction/supervision of the work to less experienced operatives. ·Any other duties of a similar nature in accordance with the current grade, or as requested by your line manager.   We are looking for the Highways Operative to:   ·Able to demonstrate a commitment to Health and Safety. ·New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) Operative Accreditation. ·Hold LGV Class C driving license OR demonstrate capability to support putting candidate through LGV Class C training during their probationary period. ·Good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy. ·Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers. ·Able to demonstrate good customer care skills (i.e. dealing with the public). ·Able to demonstrate an ability to handle awkward situations tactfully. ·Clean driving License. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Michael Hayward at Carrington West on (phone number removed).   FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.   Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Michael at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.   By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email

I am currently looking to recruit a Project Quality Manager, to work on one of the UK’s largest projects, based in the South West. If you are a Quality Manager from a construction/engineering background with a proven track record on large scale projects, my client will be keen to speak to you. They specialise within the Mechanical Engineering/HVAC sector so a knowledge of this is preferable, but they are open to speaking to people from a general construction background if you have the relevant skills/experience. Please note they are open to UK wide applications, but you will be site based in the South West a large majority of the time, so you will need to be happy to live and work away if you are not South West based. The position is initially 12 months but this could extend, and the role is on a contract day rate basis. Requirements for the position: * A proven track record as a Quality Manager, specifically in relation to major projects. construction background is essential, and HVAC/Mechanical Engineering knowledge is highly desirable. * Currently UK based and happy to live and work in the South West of England. UK working rights are essential. * Previous experience managing quality on major construction projects. If you are a Quality Manager and would like to apply, my client can offer an immediate start (initially WFH) and a very competitive day rate. For more information or if you would like to apply, please contact Dean Parry, Director of Emeya Recruitment. I am available 8am Monday to Saturday

FLEET ADMINISTRATOR We seek and an Administrator with previous experience of fleet management, or similar automotive environment to work in a busy highways maintenance depot. This is a temporary position for an initial 8-12 weeks after which time a permanent position may be offered to the suitable candidate. The successful applicant will be expected to work from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and have a UK drivers license. Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Mediplacements have a great opportunity for an SHO Psychiatry locum doctor to work on an ongoing basis in our clients hospital in Somerset. Pay Rate: £35.00-£55.00 per hour (depending on experience) Position: SHO Psychiatry Start date: ASAP Location: Somerset Duration: 6 Months Plus MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN UK and GMC licence to Practice Candidates are required to have a minimum of six months' work experience within an NHS hospital environment Additional benefits include: * A dedicated one to one service * Fast track registration process * Excellent rates of pay * Assistance with travel and accommodation * Weekly pay - on time, every time * Access to exclusive NHS and Private sector jobs

RandstadCPE are looking for a PTS Site Engineer in the Taunton area, to work on a civils based contract within the rail industry for a Major Contractor. Main duties will include: - Setting out and checking works as required for the project (Trimble, Leica, etc.) - Carry out as-built surveys on complete works and drawings. - Undertaking daily inductions - Maintaining a site diary - Undertaking weekly checks and completing a task list as outlined by the Project Manager - Checking setting out instruments weekly/monthly - Resolve setting out queries and raise necessary RFI's in relation to these. - General responsibility for site safety Requirements: - PTS is essential - Own laptop with Autocad - Excel experience - BEng Civil Engineering or similar - CSCS Card - SMSTS & First Aid preferable Apply online or call Joe in the Birmingham office. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

About Amey Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. Our team of 16,000 provides consulting and infrastructure support services. We make a difference by designing, building, maintaining and investing in our country's services and infrastructure including the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keeping schools safe and clean, managing the UK's defence estate, safely escorting prisoners and keeping prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver key utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on. Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that's why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. What is the purpose of this role? Supporting the Head of Technical Compliance in the implementation of a series of pre-planned technical inspections across the South West MOD Estate (from Portsmouth in the East, to Lands' End in the West and stretching up to and including Gloucester). Writing action plans of your findings, offering advice to the site teams on how to improve delivery of the control of Legionellosis on that site or for the whole contract. In collaboration with Defence Infrastructure Organisation to drive compliance with the contract requirements and continuous improvement in the management and delivery of the contract. To read and verify the site held documentation, agree their suitability, explain to the site teams how to extract any pertinent sections to construct business cases to seek funding for remediation and remedial repairs. Provide comprehensive support to the site teams and project management team with any works or proposed works, which involve changing the water infrastructure within any asset or improving the infrastructure in an asset to reduce the risk of proliferation of the bacteria or biofilms. In this role, your duties will include advising on, auditing sites on compliance with processes and record keeping. What will this role involve? Visit sites, and inspect assets on that site, returning to the site office and checking that the paper trail for each assets matches what is out there on the ground. Carry out a detailed examination of a sites Legionellosis records (Written Control Scheme) ensuring that Amey are not exposed to any risks due to not following their procedures. Ensure that site records implement effective control measures, by describing and holding records of: The systems, e.g. develop a schematic diagram and full RA with remedials completed. The holding of a site Legionella Log Book which is clearly and accurately completed and up kept The safe and correct operation of each system What control methods and other precautions that are being used. What checks are carried out, and how often are they be carried out, to ensure the controls remain effective and records of these inspections.You should check that these management systems; ensure that the release of water spray is properly controlled by our management activities ensure that critical water temperatures are avoided and conditions that favour the growth of legionella and other micro-organisms ensure water cannot stagnate anywhere in the system by keeping pipe lengths as short as possible or removing redundant pipework avoid materials that encourage the growth of legionella (The Water Fittings & Materials Directory references fittings, materials, and appliances approved for use on the UK Water Supply System by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) keep the system and the water in it clean treat water to either control the growth of legionella (and other microorganisms) or limit their ability to grow monitor any control measures applied keep records of these and other actions taken, such as maintenance or repair workProvide assistance, training, technical advice as needed to the site teams. Give any advice required and prepare reports as required on the condition, of an asset or sites record keeping. Provide detailed estimates of remedial and maintenance costs. Ensure that all work complies with internationally accepted standards, the control of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems, and take a detailed look at current water safety risk management practices, recommended industry guidelines and the safety regulations that surround this process including the Health and Safety Executives ACOP L8 and HSG274 documents. What are we looking for? Essential Desirable Although this career is open to all graduates, a HNC or ONC in one of the following subjects is desirable: · Mechanical Installations · Plumbing, especially hot and cold water systems Entry without a HNC or ONC is possible, especially through the planning technician route, from where you can move across into the role. Although not essential, a postgraduate qualification would be highly advantageous in what is a quite specialist and competitive field. A qualification that is recognised by the LCA and in particular C&G in all parts of L8 Significant experience in the MOD built estate or related field including: · Experience of operating in an MOD environment · NEC3 contract requirements · Experience of working in a Construction and Property Maintenance environment Demonstrable practical management in Quality Management or related field including: · Excellent computer skills, must be proficient in MS Excel and word. · Maintaining strong relations with the customer and meeting customer expectations · Planning, directing and controlling activities · Report writing and presentation of data Ability to influence Site Operations including: · Agreeing scope and priorities of work Ability to solve problems and make decisions What makes this role unique? Provide comprehensive support to the site teams and project management team with any works or proposed works, which involve changing the water infrastructure within any asset or improving the infrastructure in an asset to reduce the risk of proliferation of the bacteria or biofilms. In this role, your duties will include advising on, auditing sites on compliance with processes and record keeping

Hardware Engineer Yeovil 12 Month contract £44.50 per hour - Inside IR35 (Umbrella = £329.30 per day) Advantage Resourcing are keen to speak with Hardware / System Engineer's in relation to a new 12 month contract opportunity in Yeovil with our defense engineering client. A System Engineer role is required to design, develop and deliver a hardware solution that is compliant to the customer requirements, safe and appropriately CE marked/qualified for delivery to the system team for full system integration. You will be responsible for ensuring the overall physical, electrical and environmental compliance of the delivered system guaranteeing it meets both our clients Product Safety mandates and the statutory requirements of the customer's base of operation. Your responsibilities will include: * Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements * Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead * Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget * Support System Integration activities * The safe design of the system prior to delivery and for the preparation of information required by the Design Authority to support the Design Certification and Certificate of Design activities Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: * A strong Systems Engineering, hardware background, preferably with a degree in a related discipline. * A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems). * A strong working knowledge of electrical safety and safe system design. * Experience in using and installing operating systems and application software. Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially desirable, in particular their applications in a military context: * Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified would be desirable * A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC and CE marking, Environmental etc * Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, network security, network management. * A good understanding and practical knowledge of the creation and configuration of Windows Server network domains including group policies and active directory. * Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes * Familiarity with Export control and ITAR rules and regulations If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your latest CV and reach out to Tom Johnson on (phone number removed) - Ref (phone number removed) Advantage Resourcing is a service driven recruitment consultancy