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Vehicle Fitter
- North Devon, West Devon
- Full Time
- £36,581 - £40,444 per annum
HGV Licence required Torridge District Council are seeking a skilled Vehicle Fitter to join our team and help keep our fleet operating safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive maintenance and repair service for the Council's fleet of approximately 45-50 vehicles. You will carry out routine servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and vehicle inspections, ensuring that all vehicles comply with current legislation and remain roadworthy at all times. You will also prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and ensure they are maintained to the required standards throughout their operational life. This position requires someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work effectively to strict service schedules and Health & Safety inspection deadlines. The successful candidate will be based at our new Operational Services Centre, giving you the opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped facility as part of a forward-thinking and well-invested service. We are committed to supporting our employees, providing high-quality equipment and working environments, and delivering excellent services to our local communities. Our new centre offers a clean, professional, and purpose-built workspace that reflects the vital role our teams play every day. This role offers the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance with predictable working patterns and fewer commercial pressures than many private sector environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team within a modern, purpose-built workshop facility. You'll have access to high-quality equipment, a varied vehicle fleet, and the chance to play a key role in delivering essential services across the district. We are committed to investing in our people and providing a workplace where your skills and experience are valued. A full UK HGV driving licence is essential for this role. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Xavier Battig, Workshop Supervisor, on 07967 572808 or Joel Baker, Waste and Recycling Manager, on 01237 428761. For more information or to apply for this role please click ‘Apply Now’
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English Teacher - Belong School Devon
- Devon, Exeter
- Full Time
- £32,445 - £41,454 FTE
Start Date: 1st January 2027 Suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers. About us: Belong School Devon is an independent special school for students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, located in Exeter. With an inspirational team of teachers and learning coaches, Belong School Devon support students and their families to positively reengage with learning. We work with complex and vulnerable children and our unshakable ambition for each of our students is that they learn, grow and thrive. About you The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher who is able to teach up to and including GCSE in English. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers. We require a high degree of dynamic flexibility in our teachers adapt to the needs of our students, the learning environment, and our commitment to meeting outcomes set on EHCPs. Experience of working in an SEMH setting or SEN school would be desirable but is not essential. About the role All students study English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, for whom we offer GCSE English. We place a strong emphasis upon relational practice and adaptability to support our students with a very broad range of learning styles. Benefits include: Supportive staff and leadership Potential for progression Excellent CPD opportunities Commitment to staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme Workplace pension Reimbursement of all work-related mileage Casual dress Staff social events Free parking on site Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students is paramount and all staff are expected to share and embrace this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment. Safeguarding Statement Belong Learning CIC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Belong Learning CIC ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. For further information about the role and an application form, please contact by email the Senior School Administrator, Jane Heywood, on 0300 303 5755 or by email at: jane.heywood@belonglearning.co.uk Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 13th November, 2026.
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Team Manager (Social Work Qualified)
- South Devon, Torbay, Torquay
- Full Time
- The full time equivalent salary of £56,090 to £59,332 includes an amount for a market supplement of £3,039 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually
Job Description & Person Specification Are you an experienced Social Work leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children in care? At Torbay Children's Services, we're looking for an ambitious, child-focused Team Manager to lead our Cared For Team and help drive outstanding outcomes for children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is both Ofsted rated Good and an Accredited Restorative Authority, where relationships, collaboration and high-quality practice are at the heart of everything we do. As Team Manager , you will provide leadership, support and direction to a dedicated team of Social Workers and Community Care Workers, ensuring children in our care receive the stability, permanence and support they need to thrive. You will oversee practice, performance and permanency planning, champion relationship-based and restorative approaches, and work closely with partners to deliver positive outcomes for children and families. Based on the Cared For Team structure, the role has oversight of an Advanced Social Worker, Social Workers and Community Care Workers. We are looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker with significant experience of working with children and families, strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, support and develop others. You'll bring sound decision-making, effective practice oversight and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Why Join Us? Relocation, Retention and Golden Hello packages available. Grade L salary plus market supplement. Join an Ofsted Good Local Authority. Work within an Accredited Restorative Authority. Hybrid working arrangements. Strong leadership support and manageable caseloads. A culture that values professional development and reflective practice. Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovation across Children's Services. This role is based in Torquay, with an expectation to work in the office 2 days a week. (All week on duty weeks which is one in every 3.) This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity. As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check. The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/team-manager-social-work-qualified/ For an informal chat please contact Andrew Moorhouse on 01803 208100 or andrew.moorhouse@torbay.gov.uk . Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 9th November 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 27th October. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible. Skills Essential: Significant decision making skills – the ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and effect judgements based on outcomes and risk. Proven problem solving skills – the ability to identify causes, make objective and informed judgements that demonstrates emotional resilience and balance. Ability to appraise and motivate staff in a way that ensures compliance with policies but also enables individuals to develop. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries. Ability to plan, organise and use resources effectively and efficiently. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge and understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families. Thorough understanding of the professional practice relating to safeguarding and working with complex families. Thorough understanding of the ‘common core’. Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities. Awareness of effective management practices. Experience & Qualifications Essential: Current Social Work England Registration. Relevant professional qualification to the equivalent of a degree or equivalent and where relevant a current professional registration or licence to practice (Posts managing social work teams will require a social work degree and evidence of having met post qualification standards). Management qualification to certificate level or equivalent, or a willingness to acquire such in a timely fashion. Significant social work qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives / or minimum of two years post social work qualification experience plus significant management experience in a relevant field working with children and families. Commitment to evidence of applying an evidenced informed practice approach. Click ‘Apply Now’ for further information
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