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Plumber / Mechanical Fitter - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location: Estates Department, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7, 0NRDevon Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity to work as a Plumber / Mechanical Fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties.This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum amount of supervision.There is an expectation for the appointed candidate to be self-motivated and able to manage their own workflow, as for the majority of the day you will be working on your own, although there will be a requirement to work with other trades from time to time.A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.This role is currently subject to Job Evaluation.This role also includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium - for more details please contact the recriuting manager.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities for the role are to:Plan, organise and prioritise own workflow within a range agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.To be able to problem solve and diagnose faults to find a solution. Installation and or repair and maintenance of physical assets.Maintain and repair Trust property and equipment.To work under own initiative for the majority of the working day.To be competent in all aspects of Plumbing and Mechanical works and to be able to work on your own or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and prioritising the workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor.Compliance with safe systems of work within relevant Health & Safety Regulations.To establish and maintain good relationships and effective team working which will include supporting colleagues in order that the Estates Department is able to provide the full range of high quality estates services to both the Devon Partnership Trust and its client Trusts.Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and regularly undertake equipment testing. Participates is surveys and audits and undertakes acceptance and testing of new equipment.About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.For questions about the job, contact: Senior Estates Officer, Rod Butler, roderick.butler@nhs.netFor further information and to apply, please click here: Job Advert

Carpenter / Building Operative - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location: Estates Department - Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NRDevon Partnership NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Carpenter / Building Operative to join our Estates team at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the maintenance of building, mechanical and electrical services across a range of healthcare premises. This includes working in both new and existing buildings within the Trust and its client organisations.This role requires a high level of flexibility, confidence and the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. For the majority of the working day you will operate independently, managing your own workload and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. You will also be required to work collaboratively with other trades on occasion to support wider estates activities.Given the geographical area covered by the Estates team, a full UK driving licence is essential.What Were Looking ForA qualified Carpenter or Building Operative with relevant experience in building maintenance.Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage your own diary and workload.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair tasks.Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively when required.Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety standards.Full UK driving licence (essential).The role also includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities for the role include:Plan, organise and prioritise your own workflow within parameters agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.Problem-solve and diagnose faults, determining appropriate solutions and carrying out installation, repair and maintenance of physical assets.Maintain and repair Trust property, buildings, fixtures, fittings and associated equipment.Work under your own initiative for the majority of the working day, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and effectively.Demonstrate competency in all aspects of carpentry, working independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team as required.Plan and prioritise workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor to support service needs.Ensure compliance with safe systems of work and relevant Health & Safety Regulations at all times.Establish and maintain good working relationships, contributing to effective team working and supporting colleagues to ensure a high-quality estates service is provided across Devon Partnership NHS Trust and its client Trusts.Undertake surveys or audits relevant to your work, including the routine testing of equipment. Participate in wider surveys and audits, and support the acceptance and testing of new equipment where required.About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.For questions about the job, contact: Senior Estates Officer, Rod Butler, roderick.butler@nhs.netFor further information and to apply, please click here: Job Advert

Specialist Social Worker - Inclusis Ltd (Tide House)

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole type: Flexible (office based, with some home working)Reporting to: Registered ManagerAbout Tide HouseTide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The roleAs a Specialist Social Worker you will typically be responsible for undertaking the parenting assessments of 2-3 families that are placed at Tide House. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team are highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill-health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. Alongside undertaking the parenting assessment, you will utilise your social work skills and experience contribute to the wider team learning and development, including weekly meetings that review the ongoing assessment and monitoring levels for each family.This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as a contributor to the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recordings all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role can be undertaken fully in the office or with 2-3 days of home working, depending upon the current stage of assessment. You will be expected to be present, in person, for assessment sessions, delivering ‘Feedback’ and for most multi-agency meetings. The length of the office days can be negotiated to fit around your personal commitments.The successful candidate will have:• As least 3 years post-qualifying experience of working in children’s social work• Experience of undertaking parenting assessments, report writing and Care Proceedings• A trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessment• Experience of engaging families to make positive and sustained change• A commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference• A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued• Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities• A supportive culture focused on improving lives every dayClear values and meaningful purpose• Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families• A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice• A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes toSupportive, visible and experienced leadership• Managers who listen, guide and actively support you• A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach• Friendly and approachable leadership team• Regular 1:1 and group supervisionRobust, supportive induction• Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role• Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staff• Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringSupport for your career progression• We invest in developing your skills and career• Training and qualifications funded (by agreement)• Pathways for progression into different rolesMeaningful rewards• Highly competitive salary• Paid annual leave (33 days for this position)• Paid sick leave• Private healthcare• Company pension• Paid car parking (for this position)• Paid Social Work England registration fees (for social work positions)• Paid flu vaccine• Paid eye care• Annual staff celebration and social eventExcellent IT systems• Bespoke, in-house, case management system• Responsive, in-person IT support• Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role• Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficientA great working environment• A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting• Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed!• A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration• A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherJob descriptionPlease see attached.SafeguardingTide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times.This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references.Equal opportunitiesTide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. How to applyIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.If you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/VSGzjvtYck

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Exams Officer - Barley Lane School

Exeter, Devon
Multiple Terms
£12,128.77 - £12,930.90 actual salary (dependant on experience)

Are you highly organised? Do you enjoy working on your own and as part of a team? Do you like attention to detail? Would you like to help our pupils leave school with the best qualifications? If the answer to the above is 'yes', then this could be the job for you! Barley Lane School are looking for an Exams Officer, 18.5 hours per week for 41 weeks per annum. The school is located in the St Thomas area of Exeter and is a day special school. Our school provides education for up to 80 pupils, aged 7-16, who benefit from small groups and adapted learning. Although we are a small school that teaches to the national curriculum, we supplement this with nurture principles and relational practice, to build trust, emotional development and resilience with a positive climate for learning. We embrace a "change us to change them" model. Understanding a culture of consistent adult behaviour is an essential piece of practice, when supporting children and young people with complex needs. Our current Exams Officer is retiring and has been with the school for over 20 years and she loves her job! To make a success of the role you will: Need to be able to work calmly and accurately, in a fast-paced environment. Particularly during peak exam periods. Have strong administrative and IT skills, preferably including experience with data systems and spreadsheets, although training will be given. Need to be a confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Be flexible, reliable and able to manage competing deadlines. Previous experience in exams administration or education is desirable, but not essential, as training will be given both initially and on-going annually. We will offer support and guidance to help you achieve your aspirations, while you help the children achieve theirs. Visits to the school can be arranged and the current Exams Officer would be happy to show you around. All employees, handling personal data, must do so responsibly, securely and in line with the school's Date Protection Policy, guidance and training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. Please click on the link below to view our safeguarding policy: https://barleylaneschool.org.uk/Key-Info/Safeguarding-and-Wellbeing/ Ofsted 2024 - "The school's values, 'ready, respectful and safe', are at the core of its work. As soon as pupils start at the school, staff make sure they feel safe and are ready to learn. The school ensures pupils know that despite any individual challenges they might face, everyone has something to offer and learn." Please fill out an application form for support staff, which you will find our our website www.barleylaneschool.org.uk/vacancies/ . Please send your completed application to recruitment@barleylane.devon.sch.uk We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Senior Youth Support Worker - DYS Space Ltd

Exeter, Devon
Full Time
JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10: £27,817 - £28,516 / qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516 - £31,885)

Location: Exeter SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth. Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our 100 Club youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support. What is the role? Leading youth work in a variety of settings. Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers. Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community. Working with partners and stakeholders. Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work. Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action. Who we’re looking for About You: Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable skills required for the demands of the post. Leadership and confidence. Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people. Creativity and solution focused thinking. Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness. Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support. High commitment to continuous professional practice. A reflective practitioner. Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles. What we offer Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles). Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays. Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year. Employee assistance programme 24/7. Casual dress code. Social occasions. Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities. Enhanced sick pay. Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat. Chromebook and work mobile. Value-driven culture. At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include: An identity check (photo ID). Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current. Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). How to apply Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description. If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Woods on 07739983930 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org . To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form from our website Work with us — Space Youth Services | Online Youth Work | Digital Youth Work and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH. Deadline for applications is 20 April 2026.

Curriculum Support Supervisor - Teign School (Education South West)

Teignbridge, Devon
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Grade D, scp 8 to 12; £26,824 - £28,598 (full time equivalent) £18,541 - £19,768 (approximate actual salary range)

We are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Support Supervisor, to start as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to work with young people and play a key part in their education. The main purpose of the role is to provide cover for lessons for staff who are absent in a variety of subject areas. You will need to be a team player with a commitment to working alongside and supporting students. Experience of working with young people is an advantage, but training will be given. ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service Further details of the post are available on Teign School's website via Vacancies - Teign School , and if you have any queries, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA - ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk . Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School . Please apply by 9amFriday 17th April 2026.

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