Total 126 job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

Team Leader - Underwriting Support

Based in Fulwood, Preston

£29,000 per year

Monday-Friday and fully onsite

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for a customer focused, and results driven Team Leader to join our invaluable underwriting team within more2life.

This role involves managing the underwriting team who are responsible for underwriting property valuations and new applications to offer stage. As part of this role, you will be expected to ensure that all processes, policies and criteria are adhered to and that all 3rd parties receive an exceptional level of customer service at all times.

Production of MI reporting and on-going mentoring/development of the team also form part of this role. We are looking for someone to join and embrace our dynamic working environment and lead by example.

Team Leader Main duties:

• To lead a team of underwriters and underwriting support colleagues.

• Ensure that service levels are achieved on a consistent basis.

• Ensure that clearly defined processes and controls are documented and followed for all of the teams' activities.

• Continuous process improvement, searching for ways to increase the efficiency and quality of all processes and procedures.

• Support the personal performance and career development of all staff.

• Meet and exceed all team targets whilst supporting the wider targets for the business.

• To liaise with solicitors, valuers, brokers and customers to secure documentation required to make responsible lending decisions.

• To keep fully up to date and conversant with lending criteria, products and special schemes.

• To develop and maintain business relationships with key partners.

• To underwrite new business in line with more2life policies.

Skills and experience we look for in a Team Leader:

• Experience of managing or leading a team within a call centre or office environment

• Committed to quality; highly compliant.

• Attention to detail.

• Proactive and confident.

• Highly motivated, accurate, methodical and able to prioritise effectively.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility and urgency to deliver results.

• Flexible, approachable and have a positive attitude.

• We seek experience of working in a fast-paced working environment where accuracy is essential. Previous experience of mortgage processing or a similar environment is highly advantageous.

We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive. To do that, we're mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual well being day

1 charity day per year

Tier 1 pension (5% employee and 8% employer)

Simply Health

Life Assurance

Client Name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Role: Band 5 A&E Nurse

Rates: £15.18-£33.16

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits:

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.

Skills focus

It is essential that you can work calmly in this high-pressure environment. You will be drawing on your quick-thinking abilities as well as your clinical knowledge to assess and prioritise patient requirements alongside carrying out your clinical care tasks.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 A&E Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 A&E Nurse with Lancashire Teaching Hsopitals NHS Trust you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively supporting emergency admissions and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• To recognise, review and report patients/clients' condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Taking blood/fitting a canula, undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Treatment of resus patients and Triage

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Skills focus

If you are ready to demonstrate your exceptional nursing skills and passion for outstanding patient care in this Band 5 A&E Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based in Preston. The role will include preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings; creating and updating records, including collecting information; data input, communicating with the Judiciary and other court staff and handling face to face, telephone and email enquiries from court users. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:

• Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Location accessible by car, train or bus

Application Process:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Important:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment Team in Preston and South Ribble. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Lancashire's progressive and innovative Children's Services. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. Our service embraces strength-based approaches and is currently embedding a family safeguarding model of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting assessments and gathering crucial information to determine the best course of action for children and families.
• Working collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Managing a manageable caseload of 15-22 cases, depending on the function you are working in.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for child protection cases.
• Providing timely interventions and support to children and families in crisis situations.
• Contributing to team meetings and participating in training and development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively while maintaining high standards of care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Adults Social Worker to join our Integrated Care Community Team, based in Lancaster and surrounding areas. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting hospital discharge, conducting triage and duty work, and carrying out assessments to ensure individuals receive the right care and support. This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about helping adults live independently in their community, working collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Responsibilities:
As an Adults Social Worker in the Integrated Care Community Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Hospital Discharge: Supporting timely and safe discharge from hospital, ensuring all necessary support is in place for individuals transitioning back to their home or community.
• Triage/Duty Work: Responding to urgent cases, assessing needs, and prioritising support to ensure individuals receive the right level of care.
• Continuing Healthcare (CHC) MDT: Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to assess eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and ensure the appropriate care plans are in place.
• Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reviews: Conducting D2A reviews, assessing individuals' care needs at home or in care settings to ensure they receive appropriate ongoing support.
• Collaboration: Working with health professionals, carers, and families to ensure a coordinated approach to care that supports the individual's well-being and independence.

Requirements:
We are looking for candidates who:

• Social work qualification and registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Have experience working with adults, particularly in hospital discharge, triage, or Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes.
• Are flexible and able to balance office-based work with community visits.
• Access to own vehicle.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

PPM Recruitment are recruiting for a cleaner in the Burnley area.

General cleaning duties within a school

Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm

1 months work

DBS required

To apply please email ellie.johnson@ppmrecruit.com