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Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£136,853 to £159,178 plus relocation support

North Yorkshire is England's largest county and a beautiful, vibrant place to live and work. Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Customer Service Assistant

Up to £12541.00 per annum

Customer Service AssistantPermanent, Part Time£12,541 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Executive Director of Communications and Engagement

Competitive Salary

This role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and political acumen London (City of), London (Greater)

Recuriter: City of London

You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, ageing needs and dementia. This is a frontline role where you will be providing high quality and meaningful activities, medication support, personal care, food and drink prepar Oxford

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Community Support Worker

£25395.0000 - £32131.0000 per annum

The Role As a Community Support Worker, your role will include undertaking Assessments and Reviews in line with our Statutory duties under the Care England, Essex, Clacton-On-Sea

Recuriter: Essex County Council