Are you looking for a Kurdish interpreter job in Ryton? Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates? We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations. Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you! We are currently recruiting for: Face-to-Face Interpreters Telephone Interpreters Video Interpreters Translators Please note this is a self-employed position The Job Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy. You will: Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting Dealing with highly confidential information Liaise between the service user and service provider Requirements Fluent in English and another language All applicants must have the right to work in the UK You must be aged 21 or over Formal qualifications such as: Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Community Interpreting NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages Any other interpreting related qualification Benefits Flexible working to fit around your schedule Work from the comfort of your own home Be your own boss Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team Continuous professional development and support Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.

We are currently recruiting an Income Officer to oversee both home ownership and commercial collection. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a growing, friendly team! About us We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives. Duties include: Provide assistance to customers after they move-in, completion and during section 20 consultations so they know when and how to pay Engage early to prevent arrears and build financial confidence Promote clear communication and proactive support from day one Recover unpaid rent, service charges, admin fees, court costs, and other debts Prepare legal documents including Notices, Court applications and Mortgage Protection applications Represent Incommunities in court or tribunal proceedings when needed Assist with wider breaches of lease or tenancy agreements Identify customers at risk of losing their home or property and create tailored action plans Offer advice on budgeting, benefits, as well as tenancy and lease management Refer to specialist services or work with other teams to provide the right support Provide assistance to customers across leasehold, shared ownership, Rent to Buy, Intermediate Rent, Market Rent, and commercial tenures Assist customers with benefit issues, including case preparation and hearing attendance Respond to concerns raised by colleagues, partner agencies, or customers needing extra help Provide expert advice to wider teams and stakeholders Requirements Experience of delivering a customer-first approach with a focus on service quality and impact Knowledge of recovery of rent, service charges, and other debts across tenures Knowledge of welfare benefits and how they affect income recovery Strong communication skills for handling queries and formal correspondence Experience assisting customers through financial and complex challengers Strong organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks Benefits Starting salary of £32,507 which increases with service up-to £36,229 per year £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage Social Housing Pension Scheme - up-to 10% employer contribution 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Training, development, and qualification opportunities Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers) Corporate health scheme membership Agile and hybrid working Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Local gym membership discounts. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support Join Our Team! We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives. Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know. We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace. 💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline. Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!

About Tomoro Tomoro enables organisations to realise competitive advantage with the power of Generative AI. We work with large corporate clients to create meaningful AI strategies, build production-ready AI solutions and effectively integrate those solutions in their businesses.  Our alliance with OpenAI and NVIDIA (among others) enables us to lead the industry in building valuable, scalable, enterprise-ready solutions for businesses.  We’re driven by applied R&D, prototyping and AI innovation. Our client teams are focused on tackling the most challenging aspects of applied AI in the enterprise sector directly with clients. About the role Pre-Sales AI Solution Designers collaborate with Tomoro and client teams to define, scope, and propose AI-driven solutions that align with business needs. Working closely with sales, delivery, and engineering, they translate client challenges into feasible AI applications, such as Large Language Model-based systems, ensuring both technical viability and commercial impact. The role involves designing solution architectures, presenting AI capabilities to stakeholders, and supporting the sales process with technical expertise. Pre-Sales AI Solution Designers play a key role in demonstrating AI's value, ensuring proposals are realistic, scalable, and strategically aligned. Requirements The examples describe the types of responsibilities Pre-Sales Solution Designers at Tomoro will have. We do not expect every successful candidate to have experience in all of these areas. We encourage you to apply if the role excites you and you believe you can demonstrate a combination of the following capabilities.  Client Engagement Work alongside the sales team to understand client requirements, challenges, and objectives, translating these into effective AI solutions. Solution Design Develop customised AI solutions that address specific client needs, leveraging Tomoro's capabilities in AI strategy and application development. Technical Expertise Provide in-depth technical guidance on AI technologies, ensuring proposed solutions are both innovative and practical. Presentations and Demonstrations Deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of AI solutions to clients, showcasing their potential impact and value. Proposal Development Assist in crafting detailed proposals and responses to RFPs, articulating the technical and business merits of proposed AI solutions. Ethical Consideration and Compliance Upholding and actively contributing to ethical standards in AI development, including considerations for data privacy, bias minimization, and regulatory compliance. Helping to expand our knowledge on this subject and driving ethical ways to implement AI. Senior Client Relationships Building robust, trusted relationships with senior business and technical clients. We aren’t a company of body-shop engineers – we constructively challenge our clients to help them become AI leaders in their field. Delivery Stewardship across a Portfolio of Projects You may work across multiple accounts or projects simultaneously, amplifying your impact through effective team leadership. Your ability to juggle various responsibilities will be key to the success of our projects. Experience: Indicators you’ll be agood fit 3 years + experience in pre-sales within an AI or tech company: Proven experience in a pre-sales, solutions design, and/or technical consulting role, preferably within the AI sector Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of AI technologies, particularly those leveraged at Tomoro.ai, including Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning pipelines, vector databases, and AI-driven automation frameworks. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze client challenges and design innovative AI solutions to address them. Strategic thinker and team leader: You get as much joy from managing and leading teams as you do from developing solutions. You can demonstrate successful experience in both hands-on engineering and owning outcomes from inception to completion. Standard setter: You set high standards of technical excellence for yourself and your teams, providing guidance, identifying areas for improvement, and constantly striving towards better coding practices. AI translator: You are comfortable explaining concepts and approaches to senior business leaders and both technical and non-technical audiences. Innovator and thought leader: You proactively stay up to date with the latest developments in AI technology, connecting the dots and devising ways to apply new tools and techniques to real world problems faced by Tomoro and our clients. You contribute to the organisation’s knowledge base and assets and are developing a reputation in the market for your insights and expertise. Benefits Salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 + EMIs* Opportunity to join our *Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme, providing you with share options to benefit from the success of the business as we grow Holiday entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays  Aviva Private medical insurance  Medicash wellness cash plan to help cover the cost of everyday healthcare needs Life Policy Employee Assistance Programme with access to 24/7 helpline for in-the-moment support from qualified BACP counsellors Company pension Access to exclusive discount & savings platforms  Location Hybrid working policy (London). Depending on the client and project requirements, you should remain flexible and willing to travel to client offices up to three days a week.

N2O is an award winning creative brand experience agency. Trusted by the world’s most successful brands to build their brand experiences, we craft insight-led, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results - at home, in-store, out of home and online. Our Head Office is based in Maidenhead, but we also have sites in Bedford, Welwyn Garden City, and Hook. Due to our continuing growth, we are on the lookout for a Desktop Support Administrator to join our Help Desk team. The Helpdesk team are responsible for the support and maintenance of both software/hardware and all peripherals at our head office and across a number of remote sites. Your main responsibilities will be dealing with day to day queries via phone and email as well as face to face, supporting all Microsoft technologies; you will be able to accurately log technical issues, providing first line support to internal users. Essential Accurately record technical issues from end users and provide first line support escalating where appropriate. Liaising with the Desktop Support Team Leader to provide administrative support where necessary. Supporting our users with various Office 365 technologies. Creation of internal Helpdesk Knowledge base article. Install and configure IT equipment and various technologies. Resolve first line incidents and upgrade different types of software and hardware Provide support for all MS products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint. Accurately record, update and document requests using Freshservice. Offer remote support to satellite offices in Hook, Nottingham, Bedford and Welwyn. Resolve incidents with printers, copiers, scanners and mobile devices including iOS and Android phones. Maintain a first-class level of customer service ensuring that all customers are treated efficiently. Ensuring Helpdesk tickets are accurately logged and users are updated on the status of their helpdesk requests. Ensure the Helpdesk best practice is implemented at all times. Requirements Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths or equivalent Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changes quickly Confident personality with awareness of providing good customer service Be able to problem solve varied client queries, providing users with problem solving advice and guidance on common desktop applications Excellent communication skills and telephone manner, being able to explain technical issues to non-technical staff Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Mac OS operating system Keyboard skills to ensure quick and accurate data entry Has a proactive, 'can-do’, problem-solving attitude Collaborative team player Able to work in our Maidenhead office five days a week with some flexibility to work from home on occasion Benefits Salary up to £26K per annum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by one each completed year (capped at 30) Flex buy/ sell holiday scheme Life assurance Free private medical and dental after two years' service Retail / services discounts scheme Employee Assist Programme Season ticket loan Head office location has multiple perks including on site gym, free breakfasts, free onsite parking and onsite cafe

**About Us:** Northumberland Luxury Stays offers an exceptional experience to our guests, providing high-end, beautiful accommodation in some of the most stunning locations in Northumberland. Our aim is to deliver a top-quality experience to every guest, ensuring that each stay is nothing short of perfect. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable cleaner to join our team and help us maintain the luxury standards our guests expect. **Job Description:** We are looking for an enthusiastic cleaner who takes pride in their work to join our team. The role will involve cleaning our luxury properties across Northumberland, ensuring that every space is spotless and welcoming for guests. This is a part-time position, with a flexible working schedule spread across weekdays and weekends, making it ideal for someone seeking work that fits around other commitments. **Key Responsibilities:** * Cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas to a high standard * Ensuring all properties are clean, fresh, and ready for new guests * Maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the property, including common areas and exterior spaces * Managing cleaning supplies and reporting any issues to the management team * Following health and safety procedures and using appropriate cleaning materials * Attention to detail in all cleaning tasks * Working in a team or independently as required **Skills \& Experience:** * Previous cleaning experience preferred, ideally in a hospitality or luxury accommodation setting * Reliable and punctual * High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail * Good communication skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Flexibility to work across weekends and weekdays * A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent service to guests **Benefits:** * Competitive pay at £13 per hour, paid monthly * Flexible working hours (16 hours per week) * A supportive and friendly working environment * Opportunity to work in a beautiful location with high-end properties If you are passionate about delivering top-tier service and want to be part of a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Northumberland Luxury Stays and be part of our dynamic team! Job Type: Part-time Pay: £13.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 per week Language: * English (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 27/07/2025 Reference ID: NLSCL/07 Expected start date: 11/07/2025

**Job Ref:**INT23417 **Branch:**Crowne Plaza - Newcastle Stephenson Quarter **Location:**Crowne Plaza - Newcastle Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne **Salary/Benefits:**£12.71 per hour **Contract type:**Permanent **Hours:**Part Time **Shift pattern:**evenings, weekend, early mornings late finishes possible **Hours per week:**0 **Posted date:**07/07/2025 **Closing date:**09/08/2025 **Who are we?** Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. **What is in it for you?** As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include * Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities * Hotel discounts portfolio wide -- Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa * Wagestream -- Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing. * 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme * Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions * Staff meals on duty * Starting salary above NMW * Flexible shift patterns **A day in the life of...** A Day in the Life of a Food Beverage Assistant at Crowne Plaza Newcastle. Join our dedicated Food Beverage team here at the Crowne Plaza in Newcastle where no two days are the same! As a Food Beverage Assistant, you'll play a key role across our Gin bar, Hawthorns Restaurant, and function areas---serving guests, supporting events, and ensuring every visitor enjoys an exceptional experience. **What to Expect:** * Shifts can include early mornings (6.30 am) and some late finishes (2am), so reliable transport to and from the hotel is essential. * You'll work flexibly across different FB departments depending on business needs. * Providing excellent customer service will be at the heart of your role, whether you're serving breakfast, supporting a wedding, or welcoming guests at the bar. * You'll uphold our brand standards, take pride in your work, and contribute to a positive team environment. **What We're Looking For:** * A hard-working, reliable individual with a positive approach to work. * Someone with a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer experiences. * A team player who can stay calm under pressure and adapt to a variety of tasks and environments. **What We Offer:** * Free use of our on-site Mineral House gym and pool * Free on-site staff car parking * A wide range of staff welfare and well-being support * Ongoing training and career development opportunities within our hotel and wider group * If you're enthusiastic about hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you! **At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'** **So, click apply today, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.** What's your passion? Whether you're into swimming, travelling or reading at Crowne Plaza we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

**Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025, 23:59** **\>\> Apply here \<\<** **Download Job Profile** We're seeking a creative, highly organised Events Producer who can execute unforgettable events that deliver exceptional customer experience, generate brand awareness, build business relationships, and motivate a team. **Reports to:** Senior Events Producer **Salary:** £26,343 per annum **Contract duration:** Full time, permanent **Working hours:** 37 hours per week **Place of Work:** Baltic, South Shore Road, Gateshead **Annual leave:** 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata **Benefits:** 30% discount at Baltic Shop and discounted menu at Baltic Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms \& food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at Eldon Square, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

**SPAR Retail Assistant** **Contract Type:** Permanent **Hours of work:**16 hours per week **Location:** SPAR Blyth, 19 Brierley Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5PP **Salary:**Competitive Through our company owned stores division, G\&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience. Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall \& Co family. We understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future. **More About the Role** As a Retail Assistant you will be at the forefront of providing amazing service to our customers! You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team and take advantage of development opportunities through apprenticeships and in house training. **Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing** * Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service. * Controlling costs and waste * Till operation and cash handling * Controlling and replenishing stock levels * Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures **A Few Things About You** We need individuals who are reliable, hardworking and passionate about customer service! We will offer full training so don't worry if this is your first job in retail. We will also support you in any way we can if you want to take advantage of the development and progression opportunities we can offer you. **Why choose us?** **Loyalty Award --**You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.55 per hour which will paid to you in a lump sum on the pay day after your anniversary date. **Apprenticeships and further training**-- We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business. **Staff Discount**-- We want to make a difference where we can, that is why you will receive a current store discount of 20%. **Learning and Development**-- We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications. **Grocery Aid -** We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it across financial, practical and emotional issues. **Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.**

**Company Description** Join the UK's leading independent provider of voice, connectivity, mobile, phone systems and cloud services we keep Britain working. We are constantly growing our teams, product offerings and customer base by working closely with all of the major networks and suppliers as well as through acquisition -- so there's always an exciting new opportunity to support UK businesses on the horizon. **Job Description** **Location: Prudhoe - Office Based** **Salary: £23,809.50.00 per annum** **Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours)** **K** **ey Responsibilities:** Arranging network-related services. * Porting numbers. * Organising kit delivery. * Requesting engineering resource and provision and sign off by the customer. * Updating internal platforms, systems and third party portals. Communicating with internal departments, suppliers and Daisy customers. **Qualifications** * Excellent communications skills; verbal and written. * Enthusiastic and willingness to learn and adaptable to change. * Experience of dealing with customers, internal colleagues and suppliers in relation to progressing and coordinating key components of an order. * Previous telecoms and order management experience desirable. * Ability to work under pressure and multi task. * Be prepared to own an issue and see through to resolution by liaising with internal departments to provide a timely and satisfaction resolution for the customer; being the customer advocate. * Excellent service skills with a key focus on internal and external customer relationships. * Strong team player but able to work independently. * Experience of working on in house systems and sound working knowledge of Word \& Excel. **Additional Information** **What are the benefits of working at Daisy?** Our ethos is simple: the more you put in the more you get out. **We have been awarded a 2 Star accreditation by the Sunday Times Best Companies and voted as the UK's no.1 Telecoms company in 2023.** Here are some of the benefits that we offer... * 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, and an additional day for each year of service up to 30 days! * £500 referral scheme bonus * Professional development to help you achieve your personal goals * Eye care vouchers available and discounted Medicash membership * Sim deals for you and your family/friends * Access to discounts and savings at more than 1,200 retailers * An additional day off on your birthday or if you're getting married **#LI-Onsite**

##### **Job Summary** Contract Type: Please See Advert Text Working Pattern: Please see advert text Advert Start Date: 01/05/2025 Advert End Date: 31/10/2025 12:00 Salary: Earn up to £52,832pa looking after two children -- (£1016.00 per week). (See advert text for further information) Hours per week: Please see advert text Job Category: Social Care - Children Service Vacancy ID: 279741 Employment Location: Self Employed - Home based Number of posts: See advert text Closing date: 31 Oct ##### **Further Information** **Earn up to £26,416pa looking after 1 child -- (£508.00 per week)** **Or up £52,832pa looking after two children -- (£1016.00 per week)** **(See job description for full salary details and additional benefits)** Foster Carer South Tyneside Council **Further Information:** Children throughout South Tyneside are in need of safe, nurturing homes; and we are seeking highly motivated and dedicated people who can be their new Foster Carers. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, so we need carers who are as individual and diverse as our children are. We are seeking carers from all cultures, religions and ethnic groups; carers who are single or in couples, and carers of different sexual orientations. You can be a full-time carer for our children, or you can balance fostering with working outside of the home. We welcome applications from people who have not parented before, and from carers who may already have children or grandchildren. Our children need homes for lots of different reasons and different lengths of time. They may need a home for one day, one year, or for the rest of their childhood, but no matter how long you care for a child, you will have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. Our generous financial payments/allowances help you to provide care for a local child and/or children, whether that be on a short or long-term basis. As a Foster Carer, you will be home based and will have full support from our experienced in-house fostering team, based at Market Place, South Shields. At South Tyneside Council we offer many types of fostering to suit your lifestyle and commitments. Our friendly and knowledgeable recruitment team will discuss with you how fostering might fit your current commitments and find a type of fostering that is right for you and your circumstances. **Salary:** Foster Carers are paid a weekly allowance depending on the age of the child they are caring for as well as an additional weekly carer payment. Below gives further details: **Fostering child allowances:** Below is a chart which indicates the weekly allowance you would be paid per child based on their age. Weekly fostering allowance depending on age of child in your care 0-2 years £170.00 3-4 years £176.00 5-10 years £194.00 11-15 year £220.00 16-17 years £258.00 **Foster Carer Payment:** Most new Foster Carers begin at Level 2 and have the opportunity to progress on to Level 3-4 by completing a training progression programme. The following weekly amounts are paid for each child in your care: Weekly Foster Carer payment Level 2 £250.00 Level 3 £350.00 Level 4 £450.00 **EXAMPLE:** If you are a new carer looking after two children aged 5 and 11 you would receive the following per week: CHILD ALLOWANCE FOR 5 YEAR OLD: £194.00 CHILD ALLOWANCE FOR 11 YEAR OLD: £220.00 CARER PAYMENT FOR CHILD 1: £250.00 CARER PAYMENT FOR CHILD 2: £250.00 **TOTAL PAYABLE PER WEEK: £914.00 (£47,528pa)** **TAX EXEMPTION INFO:** As a self employed Foster Carer, In your tax return, you'll be able to claim: * a tax exemption of up to £19,360 per household * tax relief for every week you foster a child On top of the £19,360 exemption, you also get tax relief for every week (or part week) that a child is in your care. This means you do not usually pay tax on your earnings from foster care, even if they go over £19,360. This is known as qualifying care relief. You may be entitled to National Insurance credits, which count towards your State Pension. **Further details can be found here:** **Help and support for foster parents in England: Tax arrangements - GOV.UK** **www.gov.uk/support-for-foster-parents/tax-arrangements** **As well as the weekly payments detailed above, we also offer a range of other financial and supportive benefits including:** * Our newly updated fee structure ranging from £250 per child per week up to £450 per child per week * A Payment For Skills progression programme so carers can develop their skills and increase their earning potential * Competitive allowances based on the age of the child you care for * 14 nights paid holiday each year. If the holiday is not used the equivalent payment will be made to Foster Carers * Annual school uniform payments * Setting Up payments to help you furnish a room, and buy equipment when you begin your fostering journey * Mileage paid at 48p per mile, door-to-door, for any journeys linked to the child's plan; such as school runs, medical appointments and family time sessions * The Mockingbird Family Model: offering all new carers the chance to join one of our very successful Mockingbird Hubs where they will receive support from fellow carers * A bespoke training programme both before and after you become a Foster Carer * Access to Solihull training to help you understand and respond to our children's needs * Peer support groups where you can meet other Foster Carers * Max Cards which offer Foster Carers and children discounted access to family activities * Free swimming sessions for Foster Carers and the children they foster in South Tyneside leisure centres. * An annual Foster Carer Celebration event where carers achievements are celebrated and rewarded. * A specially trained fostering Social Worker to support you throughout your fostering journey * Social work support on evenings, weekends and bank holidays via our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) service. **To become a Foster Carers you must:** * Be over 21 years of age * Have a spare bedroom or be willing to have a child under the age of 3 sleep in a cot in your bedroom\* * Children under the age of 5 cannot be cared for in a household where there are smokers Fostering is not only a life choice but can also be an extremely rewarding career choice. This is a great opportunity for you to do something new and make a positive change to children and young people's lives. **If you are an empathetic person who can listen to children and provide them with a safe, stable, and loving home please get in touch with us on 07744 3250695 or 0191 4238500 or email us at** **fostering@southtyneside.gov.uk** **or visit our website** **http://campaigns.southtyneside.gov.uk/fostering**

**Company Description** Turner \& Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner \& Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com **Job Description** We are looking for an ambitious Associate Cost Manager for our Real Estate Cost Management team in the Northeast, working across Developer, Occupier, Government, Health, Education and Tech clients. You will be self-motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner \& Townsend as the number-one cost consultancy. In this key position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, embedding and promoting the values of Turner \& Townsend. * Sets a clear strategy and ambition for the team leading inclusively to leverage the variety of perspectives, insights and knowledge of our people; making Turner \& Townsend a great place to work. * Identifies, coaches and mentors talent to realise their potential and celebrates the success of others. * Role model that drives a One Business culture. Achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, shareholders and society. Always acts with the highest integrity, caring for the safety and well being of others * Detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity. **Qualifications** * A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle * Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) * Degree or HNC level qualification * Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time. **Additional Information** *Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.* *We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.* *Turner \& Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.* *Please find out more about us at* *www.turnerandtownsend.com/* #LI-DW1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner \& Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn *It is strictly against Turner \& Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner \& Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.* *Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner \& Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner \& Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner \& Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.*

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **A little more about your role...** We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T\&D) team. WSP's T\&D team delivers electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role is to project manage pre-construction and construction activities (from design to energisation) for large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 33kV and 400kV. Our projects would include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure. **What will you do:** * Develop HV projec ts (up to and including 20kV) initial functional requirement into compliant cost-effective engineering solutions. * Project manage the development and delivery of small/medium HV projects (cable, plant and civil) to time, cost, safety and quality. * Interface with customers as well as internal and external resources to develop and deliver HV projects. * Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV projects. * Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resource. * Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...** * Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. * Experience working on HV substation projects. * Understanding of electrical distribution plant items operations, controls and associated systems such as switchgear, Protection, Power Transformers and Underground power cables. * Good understanding of the H\&S and CDM requirements for projects. * An ability to undertake the role of 'Designer' and/or 'Principal Designer' under the CDM regulations. * An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations. * The ability to travel as per project needs. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. **With us, you can. Apply today.** #LI-DM1 We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. **WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?** **Work-life balance** At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. **Inclusivity \& Belonging** We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. **Health \& Wellbeing** We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you -- giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. **Flex your time** To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development** We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. **#WeAreWSP** *Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.*

Java Developer Location: Newcastle Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this , which requires 5+ years of continuous UK residence as well as no gaps of 6 months or more spent outside the UK within those 5 years. This includes a single consecutive 6-month period or multiple trips that add up to 6+ months Hybrid Working: Please note - This will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We believe in inclusion and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -- Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In our team you will learn: * How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. * How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. * How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment. **The following skills and experience are essential for this role:** * Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards. * Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secured, high-performance integrations. * Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure, scalable public cloud environments (e.g., AWS), using containers. * Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. * Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end-to-end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. * Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective * Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilizing core Java and Spring Boot to develop microservices. **Set yourself apart:** * Capable of working in an agile development environment, both collaboratively and individually. * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins and SonarQube. * Demonstrated experience building secure, scalable services in a public cloud environment. * Have experience applying TDD/BDD approaches. * Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, collaborating with others, contributing to craft, and estimating discussions and utilizing strong collaborator leadership skills. **What's in it for you** At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, annual performance bonus scheme (Career Level dependent), private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for. **About Accenture** We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries --- powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and build lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com! Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. #LI-EU NCL01