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Part Time Advanced Skills Worker

£31931.00 - £36423.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Part Time Advanced Skills WorkerPermanent, Part TimePart Time Advanced Skills WorkerLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Assistant Director of Facilities Management

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£99,084 - £116, 847

We’re looking for a strategic and operational leader to shape the future of facilities management Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

c£120,000

Camden is a borough defined by its people – diverse, dynamic, and driven Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

Shift Lead (Longlands) Adult Social Care

£28,716

Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supportin Daventry

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council