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PIP Assessor
Halifax
£30000 - £34000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Network Physiotherapy PIP Assessment Centre - Location - Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary - £30,000 increasing to £34,000 after training Fantastic opportunities for career progression and development The Role - As a Disability Assessor you will be assessing individuals for the Personal Independence Payment benefit. The assessments will concern how the claimants Mental and / or Physical Health conditions effect an individual's Activities of Daily Living. You will be working within a Team of 5 each day at your site to complete these assessments in an efficient and timely manner. Essential Criteria - Must have 2 years post graduate experience (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic Must be registered on the NMC / HCPC Happy to learn and take on feedback Good IT skills Enjoy completing assessments on Activities of Daily Living Benefits - Flexible start dates (ASAP or in a few months’ time) 9am to 5pm working hours with a 30-minute Lunch Lots of internal Career Progression routes Overtime is optional and available Holiday entitlement is 28 Days Free onsite Parking Flexible working Health care plan Currently option to complete work from home The clinic is also on the Main Bus Route Full support during NMC or HCPC Re validation If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position please apply or if you would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details, please contact Katy Qutaimi by email on katyq@meridianbs.co.uk or 07741 163699
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Nurse Functional Assessor
Peterborough
£38760 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities:
Nurse Functional Assessor – Registered General Nurse (RGN – Adult) Starting Salary £38,760 + Benefits Office-based assessments (No community/home visits required) Would you like the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge, have a better work-life balance and gain a new skill that will improve your assessment and report writing skills? Job Purpose As a Nurse Functional Assessor, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and broad-based experience to carry out medical assessments and examinations on people with disabilities, illnesses and longer-term health conditions through a one to one consultation. Such assessments focus on how a person’s condition may have an impact on day-to-day life and their ability to undertake employment. The role will require you to use IT systems and software to write clear and concise medical reports based on evidence compiled from each appointment which will later be used for decision making purposes. This role is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Requirements: The role requires a minimum of 24 months postgraduate medical experience. Strong clinical knowledge Good decision-making abilities Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy and sell additional days Private medical insurance, dental insurance Medical indemnity insurance Life insurance, travel insurance Pension scheme Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee and revalidation support Formal accreditation as Functional Assessor Excellent career promotion and professional growth prospects If you think this may be the role for you then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Samantha Hughes m. 0787 – 686 - 5570 | e. samantha.hughes @ meridianbs.co.uk
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PIP Clinical Assessor
Bolton
£29000 - £35000 per annum
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PIP Assessor - Nurse/Paramedic/Physio/Occupational Therapist Location - Bolton, Lancashire Salary - £29,765 - £35,541 dependant on experience Company - Sano Physiotherapy On behalf of Sano Physiotherapy we are currently recruiting for Registered General Nurse's, Registered Learning Difficulties Nurse's, Registered Mental Health Nurse's, Paramedic's, Physio and Occupational Therapists who are looking to train to become PIP Disability Assessor's. Are you a driven registered health care professional with a minimum of 2 years’ experience post-graduation, who is looking for a better work / life balance whilst also learning a new skill? Well this could be the job for you! The Role - As a Disability Assessor you will be assessing individuals for the Personal Independence Payment benefit. The assessments will concern how the claimants Mental and / or Physical Health conditions effect an individual's Activities of Daily Living. You will be working within a Team of 5 each day at your site to complete these assessments in an efficient and timely manner. Why Sano Physiotherapy? Sano Physiotherapy Ltd is one of the largest independent providers of disability assessments in the UK. At our 43 sites, we employ over 140 full-time staff and have an established track record of delivering high quality and innovative health care solutions to both private and public sector clients. Our success has been built on: Promoting internally and rewarding our staff, Listening to and respecting our colleagues, Providing our clinicians with variation and purpose, Delivering our industry leading CPD programme, Creating an environment where clinical excellence and personal development can flourish. Key Requirements - - Must be registered on the NMC or HCPC - 2 Years post-graduation experience - Must be IT competent - No previous experience needed, full training is provided. Benefits Include - - Permanent Contract - Protected weekly CPD time with a Clinical Support Lead (CSL) - Annual appraisals and Personal Development Plan - 28 Days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - Company Pension - Optional Overtime paid - Number of progression routes If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position please apply or if you would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details, please contact Katy Qutaimi by email on katyq@meridianbs.co.uk or 07741 163699
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Registered Nurse (PIP Assessor)
London
£41000 per annum, Benefits: Added Benefits
Responsibilities:
Location: London Salary: £41,000 Job Type: Permanent Contact Name: Benjamin Henderson Contact Number: 07308040344 Start Date: Immediate Shifts: Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) No weekends. Qualifications: 24 months recent post qualified experience required Appropriate work space within the home setting that allows you to complete your job role. NMC and HCPC Valid Registration *PLEASE NOTE* - No face to face assessments are being conducted at present due to COVID-19. All nurse disability assessor work is being carried out at home and is telephone and computer based for the foreseeable future. Company laptop and phone will be provided to access required systems. Job Description: Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Have you thought about using your set of professional skills in different way? Meridian Business Support are looking for qualified nurses, doctors, occupational therapists or paramedics across the UK for exciting opportunities to become and qualified Disability Assessor. As a PIP assessor you will be responsible for carrying out full, holistic, face-to-face assessments (not currently due to COVID-19) with individuals who have a varied range of disabilities and seeking to receive the PIP benefit scheme. You will be expected to interpret medical evidence and gather your findings on the conditions presented into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department of Work and Pensions Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the ability to buy and sell up to 10 days Pensions scheme Mon-Fri Work (No weekends, nights or bank holidays) Annual Salary Reviews Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection insurance, personal accident insurance and personal indemnity insurance. If you think this may be the job for you then please apply to this advert and a member of our team will be in contact with you. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Ben Henderson on m. 07308040344 or bhenderson@meridianbs.co.uk
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Residential Support Worker (Nightshift), Children’s Mental Health Service
Salford
£9.16 - £9.65 per hour, Benefits: - Pension Scheme - 28 Days holiday - Enhanced Pay for Bank holidays - Fantastic personal development and progression opportun
Responsibilities:
Residential Support Worker, Children’s Mental Health Service – Salford Area - £9.16 to £9.65 per hour My client specializes in Children’s care and offers therapeutic support to Children and Young People with Mental Health and Complex Needs. They are currently operating 5 homes that offer these specialist services that are tailored to young people and their wellbeing. They pride themselves in creating a homely environment for all residents, receiving ratings of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ through Ofsted Inspections. This is a 4 Bed Service in the Salford Area, for Children and Young people with Mental Health and Complex Needs, and Self Harm tendencies. They offer a therapeutic care package for all residents, and you will always be supported by a psychologist on site. You will provide day to day care for the Children and Young People and will assist to the highest possible standard to promote their independence. You will support and encourage growth and development of the children and Young People and will empower them every day. This role is NIGHT SHIFT. You must be able to work night shifts - 7pm to 7am. Sleep rate of £35. To apply for this role, you must have the following: - Experience working in a Children’s Residential environment - Commitment to quality care and making a difference - NVQ in Children and Young People (desirable not essential) - Driver You can also take advantage of excellent benefits: - Pension Scheme - 28 Days holiday - Enhanced Pay for Bank holidays - Fantastic personal development and progression opportunities. This is a great organisation and a genuinely enjoyable place to work. If you are looking for a career in this sector, this is the right company for you. If you want more information on this role, please call Sarah at Meridian Business Support on 07788 978 462 or send a CV.
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Residential Support Worker (DAYS), Children’s Mental Health Service
Salford
£9.16 - £9.65 per hour, Benefits: - Pension Scheme - 28 Days holiday - Enhanced Pay for Bank holidays - Fantastic personal development and progression opportun
Responsibilities:
Residential Support Worker, Children’s Mental Health Service – Salford Area - £9.16 to £9.65 per hour My client specializes in Children’s care and offers therapeutic support to Children and Young People with Mental Health and Complex Needs. They are currently operating 5 homes that offer these specialist services that are tailored to young people and their wellbeing. They pride themselves in creating a homely environment for all residents, receiving ratings of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ through Ofsted Inspections. This is a 4 Bed Service in the Salford Area, for Children and Young people with Mental Health and Complex Needs, and Self Harm tendencies. They offer a therapeutic care package for all residents, and you will always be supported by a psychologist on site. You will provide day to day care for the Children and Young People and will assist to the highest possible standard to promote their independence. You will support and encourage growth and development of the children and Young People and will empower them every day. This role is DAY shifts: from 7:30am/the latest is 10:30 pm with a sleep (sleep rate of £35) To apply for this role, you must have the following: - Experience working in a Children’s Residential environment - Commitment to quality care and making a difference - NVQ in Children and Young People (desirable not essential) - Driver You can also take advantage of excellent benefits: - Pension Scheme - 28 Days holiday - Enhanced Pay for Bank holidays - Fantastic personal development and progression opportunities. This is a great organisation and a genuinely enjoyable place to work. If you are looking for a career in this sector, this is the right company for you. If you want more information on this role, please call Carly at Meridian Business Support on 07469 351714 or send a CV.
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Nurse Assessor
Newcastle upon Tyne
£35000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Meridian Business Support have an excellent opportunity to work as an Nurse Assessor. We are looking for an ambitious RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Paramedics who are currently seeking a new challenge or maybe you are looking for career development or looking to improve your work-life balance. Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment? Then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to enhance your assessment skills as well as continuing to develop your clinical skills. You will be conducting assessments with Personal Independence Payment claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), by producing a report that will be used in the decision-making process. Full comprehensive training is provided with on-going support throughout your career. There are several different progression avenues within the organisation and plenty of opportunity for future career development within this company. Benefits; 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more This is a permanent position, the working hours are Monday – Friday office hours (no weekends, nights or bank holidays). We do have both full time and part time positions available. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further information, please contact Jemma Smith on 07908 545 131 or email jlsmith@meridianbs.co.uk
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Nurse Assessor
Oldham
£35000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Meridian Business Support have an excellent opportunity to work as an Nurse Assessor. We are looking for an ambitious RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Paramedics who are currently seeking a new challenge or maybe you are looking for career development or looking to improve your work-life balance. Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment? Then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to enhance your assessment skills as well as continuing to develop your clinical skills. You will be conducting assessments with Personal Independence Payment claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), by producing a report that will be used in the decision-making process. Full comprehensive training is provided with on-going support throughout your career. There are several different progression avenues within the organisation and plenty of opportunity for future career development within this company. Benefits; 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more This is a permanent position, the working hours are Monday – Friday office hours (no weekends, nights or bank holidays). We do have both full time and part time positions available. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further information, please contact Jemma Smith on 07908 545 131 or email jlsmith@meridianbs.co.uk
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Nurse Assessor
Wigan
£32000 per annum
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Meridian Business Support have an excellent opportunity to work as an Nurse Assessor. We are looking for an ambitious RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Paramedics who are currently seeking a new challenge or maybe you are looking for career development or looking to improve your work-life balance. Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment? Then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to enhance your assessment skills as well as continuing to develop your clinical skills. You will be conducting assessments with Personal Independence Payment claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), by producing a report that will be used in the decision-making process. Full comprehensive training is provided with on-going support throughout your career. There are several different progression avenues within the organisation and plenty of opportunity for future career development within this company. Benefits; 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more This is a permanent position, the working hours are Monday – Friday office hours (no weekends, nights or bank holidays). We do have both full time and part time positions available. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further information, please contact Jemma Smith on 07908 545 131 or email jlsmith@meridianbs.co.uk
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Telephone Nurse Assessor - South West
Salisbury
£32000 - £35000 per annum
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Meridian Business Support have an excellent opportunity to work as a Telephone Nurse Assessor - South West (Home Based). We are looking for an ambitious RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Paramedics who are currently seeking a new challenge or maybe you are looking for career development or looking to improve your work-life balance. Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities in a new environment? Then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to enhance your assessment skills as well as continuing to develop your clinical skills. You will be conducting assessments with Personal Independence Payment claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), by producing a report that will be used in the decision-making process. Full comprehensive training is provided with on-going support throughout your career. There are several different progression avenues within the organisation and plenty of opportunity for future career development within this company. Benefits 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance, and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more This is a permanent position, the working hours are Monday – Friday office hours, (no weekends, nights, or bank holidays). We also have both full time and part time positions available. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a confidential discussion to find out more information, please contact Jemma Smith on 07908 545 131 or email jlsmith@meridianbs.co.uk
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Disability Assessor
Huddersfield
£32000 - £34000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities:
Disability Assessor - Huddersfield Starting salary: £32,000 Per Annum Permanent contract – full and part time available Meridian Business Support is a permanent recruitment agency and we are currently recruiting Disability Assessors (RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Paramedics) for an exciting opportunity working on the DWPs disability contract. The role requires you to use your broad-based medical experience and clinical knowledge to conduct independent health assessments and write reports for the DWP. You will not be required to make any decisions within this role but simply assist with the health assessment of the claims process. As an Assessor, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and broad-based medical experience by carrying out face to face assessments and examinations in a holistic manner. Such assessments focus on how a person's health condition(s) may have an impact on day-to-day life. The role will require you to use IT systems and software to write clear and concise medical reports which will later be used for decision making purposes. This is a permanent position with both full and part time available. The standard working hours are Monday – Friday, office hours. No weekends, nights or bank holidays are required. Previous experience as an Assessor is not required as full comprehensive training is provided. We will consider applications from all levels of Nursing. However, the minimum requirement is 2 years post graduate experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Benefits 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave At 9-month mark, performance related £1000 increase will be put in place and again at 18-month mark Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more The recruitment process Meridian Business Support is a multi-sector employment agency with branches across the UK and 30 years recruitment experience. We have a branch based in Liverpool that specialise in disability recruitment. The team of Senior Consultants in Liverpool have an in-depth knowledge of the sector and a track record of placing candidates into these roles. You will have a dedicated consultant who is on call to answer any questions and take you through the application and interview process as well as arranging your start date/training date. If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Ged Walsh – 07 464 542 015 / Liverpool_resourcers @ meridianbs.co.uk
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Disability Assessor
Glasgow
£32000 - £34000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Disability Assessor Starting salary: £32,000 Per Annum Clinical Disciplines – RGN, RMN, RNLD, OT, Physio, Paramedic Summary: We are currently looking for nurses who are interested in pursuing an opportunity that is a step away from shift work, nights and weekends that you are used to and a looking for a chance to develop your skills and career. The Disability Assessor role offers the chance to utilise and build on your clinical knowledge in a new environment that offers full, comprehensive training, the opportunity to complete part of your work from home, exciting career progression opportunities, and many other benefits. (Please see below) Duties & Responsibilities: You are responsible for clinically evaluating the route in which a claimants PIP file is processed You play a key role in influencing/enhancing a claimant’s journey. You will be responsible for deciding whether a claimant requires F2F consultation or home You will utilise their clinical knowledge/skills massively within this role as they are responsible for liaising with GPs, Consultants and Specialist Nurses. You would be completing telephone assessments carried out with claimants as part of the role. Benefits: 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy and sell annual leave At 9-month mark, performance related £1000 increase will be put in place and again at 18-month mark Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year's service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more Requirements: NMC/HCPC registration as either – RGN, RMN, RNLD, OT, Physio, Paramedic 2 years’ post qualification experience If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Ged Walsh - 0 7 4 6 4 542 0 1 5 / Liverpool_resourcers @ meridianbs.co.uk INDLIV2Disability Telephone Assessors Scotland Region Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting HCPC/NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Occupational Therapists who would be interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career as a Disability Telephone Assessor. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment whilst gaining an accredited qualification to add to your portfolio. Duties & Responsibilities: The key duties of this role are carrying out telephone assessments, and writing factual reports based on those assessments utilising all medical evidence provided. Ordinarily these assessments were conducted face to face, either in a local clinic or in the community. Due to the pandemic these assessments are now being conducted over the telephone, therefore we are offering permanent homebased roles to complete this type of functional assessment. Your training will be a mixture of virtual and assessment centre based to ensure the right level of support and learning is offered; until you are signed off and you will be permanently working from home. Essential Person Specification: Post-qualification experience in one of the following occupations: Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist. Must hold a UK driving licence. Have an active registration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on practice. No previous Disability Assessor experience is required as training is provided. However, it is essential that any applicant is either a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist. Appropriate workspace within the home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role Core Benefits & Additional Information: £1000.00 bonus to be paid at 9-month and 18-month mark. A full comprehensive training course is provided (for which you are paid a full-time salary). 25 days annual leave (plus all eight bank holidays) Private medical insurance Annual leave (buy/sell) Health screening NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement Continuous Professional Development & support with re-validation A stakeholder pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Ged Walsh – 07 464 542 015 / Liverpool_resourcers @ meridianbs.co.uk
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PIP Assessor
Halifax
£30000 - £34000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Network Physiotherapy PIP Assessment Centre - Location - Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary - £30,000 increasing to £34,000 after training Fantastic opportunities for career progression and development The Role - As a Disability Assessor you will be assessing individuals for the Personal Independence Payment benefit. The assessments will concern how the claimants Mental and / or Physical Health conditions effect an individual's Activities of Daily Living. You will be working within a Team of 5 each day at your site to complete these assessments in an efficient and timely manner. Essential Criteria - Must have 2 years post graduate experience (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic Must be registered on the NMC / HCPC Happy to learn and take on feedback Good IT skills Enjoy completing assessments on Activities of Daily Living Benefits - Flexible start dates (ASAP or in a few months’ time) 9am to 5pm working hours with a 30-minute Lunch Lots of internal Career Progression routes Overtime is optional and available Holiday entitlement is 28 Days Free onsite Parking Flexible working Health care plan Currently option to complete work from home The clinic is also on the Main Bus Route Full support during NMC or HCPC Re validation If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position please apply or if you would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details, please contact Katy Qutaimi by email on katyq@meridianbs.co.uk or 07741 163699
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Nurse Functional Assessor
Mansfield
£38760 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities:
Nurse Functional Assessor – Registered General Nurse (RGN – Adult) Starting Salary £38,760 + Benefits Office-based assessments (No community/home visits required) Would you like the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge, have a better work-life balance and gain a new skill that will improve your assessment and report writing skills? Job Purpose As a Nurse Functional Assessor, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and broad-based experience to carry out medical assessments and examinations on people with disabilities, illnesses and longer-term health conditions through a one to one consultation. Such assessments focus on how a person’s condition may have an impact on day-to-day life and their ability to undertake employment. The role will require you to use IT systems and software to write clear and concise medical reports based on evidence compiled from each appointment which will later be used for decision making purposes. This role is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Requirements: The role requires a minimum of 24 months postgraduate medical experience. Strong clinical knowledge Good decision-making abilities Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy and sell additional days Private medical insurance, dental insurance Medical indemnity insurance Life insurance, travel insurance Pension scheme Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee and revalidation support Formal accreditation as Functional Assessor Excellent career promotion and professional growth prospects If you think this may be the role for you then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Samantha Hughes m. 0787 – 686 - 5570 | e. samantha.hughes @ meridianbs.co.uk
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Cleaner
Stafford
£9.05 per hour
Responsibilities:
Meridian is recruiting for cleaners to work in an NHS hospital in Stafford. Covering sickness and holidays. Deep cleans in the hospital, full training is provided before starting.
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Portering Supervisor - Band 3
Ashton-under-Lyne
£8.92 - £9.45 per hour
Responsibilities:
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a portering supervisor in a local NHS trust. Temporary to Permanent Job Description The post holder is responsible for the supervision of Portering and transport staff. In addition they are a key fist line manager within the Portering service, which involves assisting in the day to day running of services and maintaining a high standard service. The post holder must ensure staff are trained and equipped to complete all required tasks. The post holder will have a flexible approach to work and actively support staff through hands-on working. The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families. Please contact jfagan@meridianbs.co.uk with your updated CV.
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Administrator
Hereford
£9 per hour
Responsibilities:
Administrator- Hereford- Working from home We are looking for Administrators to support our client's operation in the Medical Sector. Duties and responsibilities include the following: Administrative duties that include handling incoming calls Data input in to CRM System Updating Patient's details Use of Microsoft Office programmes Understanding of Spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel IT Literate Good attention to detail Full Time working week based on 37.5 hours Monday-Friday Currently working from home on company laptop Please note- Successful candidates must be prepared to obtain or hold a Valid DBS check.
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Receptionist/Administrative role (Weekends) Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm available
Wilton
£9.50 - £10 per hour, Benefits: Holiday pay, free parking
Responsibilities:
Receptionist/Administrative role to start ASAP - (Weekends) Receptionist operating a busy switchboard taking all calls and messages and passing them on to the correct departments. Greeting occasional visitors and assisting with picking up the overflow calls from Reception and carrying out Admin duties. Excel, word, outlook experience required. Hours of Work: Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm available. You will be required to take an unpaid break of 30 minutes during the working day. Pay will be at the rate of £10.00 per hour paid by Meridian Business acting as an employment business. Based on the location you will need current UK driving licence and transport. To apply please call email dharding@meridianbs.co.uk or call Danny at Meridian recruitment on 01722 328038
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Nurse Functional Assessor
Hereford
£38760 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities:
Nurse Functional Assessor – Registered General Nurse (RGN – Adult) Starting Salary £38,760 + Benefits Office-based assessments (No community/home visits required)Would you like the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge, have a better work-life balance and gain a new skill that will improve your assessment and report writing skills? Job Purpose As a Nurse Functional Assessor, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and broad-based experience to carry out medical assessments and examinations on people with disabilities, illnesses and longer-term health conditions through a one to one consultation. Such assessments focus on how a person’s condition may have an impact on day-to-day life and their ability to undertake employment. The role will require you to use IT systems and software to write clear and concise medical reports based on evidence compiled from each appointment which will later be used for decision making purposes. This role is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Requirements: The role requires a minimum of 24 months postgraduate medical experience. Strong clinical knowledge Good decision-making abilities Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy and sell additional days Private medical insurance, dental insurance Medical indemnity insurance Life insurance, travel insurance Pension scheme Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee and revalidation support Formal accreditation as Functional Assessor Excellent career promotion and professional growth prospects If you think this may be the role for you then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Samantha Hughes m. 0787 – 686 - 5570 | e. samantha.hughes @ meridianbs.co.uk
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Disability Telephone Assessors - Full & Part Time Available (Home-Working)
Plymouth
£35000 - £37000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities:
Disability Telephone Assessors – Permanent Homebased - Full & Part Time Available! Salary - £35,000 - £37,000 Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting HCPC/NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Occupational Therapists who would be interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career as a Disability Telephone Assessor. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment whilst gaining an accredited qualification to add to your portfolio. Duties & Responsibilities: The key duties of this role are carrying out telephone assessments, and writing factual reports based on those assessments utilising all medical evidence provided. Ordinarily these assessments were conducted face to face, either in a local clinic or in the community. Due to the pandemic these assessments are now being conducted over the telephone, therefore we are offering permanent homebased roles to complete this type of functional assessment. Your training will be a mixture of virtual and assessment centre based to ensure the right level of support and learning is offered; until you are signed off and you will be permanently working from home. Essential Person Specification: Post-qualification experience in one of the following occupations: Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist. Have an active registration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on practice. No previous Disability Assessor experience is required as training is provided. However, it is essential that any applicant is either a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist. Appropriate workspace within the home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role Core Benefits & Additional Information: £1000.00 bonus to be paid at 9-month and 18-month mark. A full comprehensive training course is provided (for which you are paid a full-time salary). 25 days annual leave (plus all eight bank holidays) Private medical insurance Annual leave (buy/sell) Health screening NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement Continuous Professional Development & support with re-validation A stakeholder pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary If you think this may be the role for you then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email Samantha Hughes m. 0787-686-5570 | e. samantha.hughes @ meridianbs.co.uk
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How making small changes can have a positive impact on your Wellbeing
In elite sport often the difference between success and failure is what is called ‘fine margins’. Sometimes this is a horse winning by a nose in a photo finish, or Oxford beating Cambridge in rowing by a centimetre. These fine margins can be linked back to how those athletes prepare for an event and the “one percent’s” that they focus on away from their training to give them an edge. These fine margins and one percent’s can be transferred to daily life for any of us, as ultimately they are nothing to do with being a sportsperson but instead, just doing things that benefit our lifestyle to get the best out of it. That could be sleeping better, feeling fresher in the morning, running longer or being more productive with your time, be it personal or professional.Little Changes for a big impact to your life: In this article we will explore a series of simple lifestyle changes or additions that many of us can adopt to lead a healthier lifestyle: 1. Start your day with water – whilst many of us will start with a coffee, energy drink or soft drink it is important to remember to hydrate. Mild dehydration can cause moodiness, fatigue, and problems concentrating so kick start your day with water. 2. Stretching – regular stretching can help to increase flexibility and motion, develop muscle strength, reduce pain and help prevent injury. 3. Eat without distractions - When we eat while driving, working or in front of the television our body never gets the clear signal that we’re taking nutrients in. Part of mindful eating is eating without distractions and savouring the sense of your food. 4. Walking – allows us to be active and to take breaks from day to day life whilst also taking notice of what’s around us and pausing from the day to day business of life. 5. Spend time off technology – spending too much time on social media and devices can impact both our physical and mental health. It can impact how much we exercise, how we feel about ourselves and ironically increase loneliness and social isolation. Be aware of how much time you spend on social media and take breaks when you need them. 6. Alcohol – A great tip for managing and monitoring your alcohol intake is to get a measurer rather than free pouring drinks. Or if you enjoy a beer, switch from pints to bottles. 7. Stand up at work – If you are sitting at a computer all day it’s time to change that. Set a challenge to yourself to walk around the office or home or even just stand whilst working. Many studies suggest that people who spent more time standing or moving during the course of their week had lower levels of cholesterol and blood sugar. 8. Buddy up for fitness – working out with a friend can be great for boosting your motivation and also output. 9. Connect with others – regular engagement with others, be it a coffee with a friend (lockdown permitting), bumping into fellow dog walkers, or just a daily hello to your neighbours can help lower rates of anxiety and depression, build higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and more trusting and cooperative relationships. 10. Make your own food - This is can help you save money, increase your awareness about good food, and give you an activity to do to take your mind of things. Useful sources & more Information: Some of the information sourced for this article was originally published on the links below. If you would like to access this and further information in more detail please follow the links below – https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/these-15-small-lifestyle-changes-will-improve-your-life-today.htmlhttps://www.bustle.com/articles/163174-11-small-lifestyle-changes-that-can-make-a-big-difference-in-your-healthhappiness
22
Feb

The REC's Economic and Social Impact Study of the Recruitment Industry
In order to better understand the value created by the recruitment industry, the REC commissioned independent consultancy Public First to measure the industry’s economic and social impact. Using a combination of new modelling, research and extensive polling of workers and businesses, they sought to better understand the impact of good recruitment.The industry directly employs 119,000 people and helps over a million other workers find a job each year in companies across the UK. Covid-19 has had a significant short-term impact on all of us - but the wider changes in flexible work and diversity look only to increase the importance of good recruitment in the future. Our study shines a light on three core themes: Recruitment is a major driver of UK productivityGiving workers new opportunities and supporting a more inclusive labour marketThe recruitment industry can help accelerate the recovery. Click here for a copy of the full report.
18
Feb

Chinese New Year 2021 – Year of the Ox
Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year! Each Chinese year is represented by a different animal, with 2021 ushering in the Year of the Ox, but what kind of traits do they have and what kind of job would most suit them most?People born in the Year of the Ox are known to be strong, reliable, fair, and conscientious, and are known to inspire confidence in others. They are also calm patient, methodical and can be trusted. Although they say little, they can be very opinionated. They believe strongly in themselves but are also stubborn and hate to fail or be challenged. Given these personality traits we would suggest they would be suited to a career in Law – solicitors, barristers and maybe even a judge! They might enjoy a role in Compliance as the they are methodical and conscientious or maybe even Politics - as they are very opinionated and inspire confidence from others. One thing is for sure according to Chinese culture the Ox is a hardworking zodiac sign, so they make a great employee! However, they aren’t known to be very creative or spontaneous so they might not excel in more creative roles. The Ox also signifies movements so, hopefully, the world will be less static than last year and get moving again in the second half of the year. The Ox is the second in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac sign. Years of the Ox include 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033. Oxen used to be capable farming tools in an agricultural society, which attach to the symbol of diligence, persistence, and honesty.If you’re looking for a new job, click here for our job search.
12
Feb

Valentine Competition - Winner
Last month we asked our clients if someone they loved deserved a Valentines treat - a luxury Wellness hamper! We had a brilliant response and it was such a tough decision, we received some really heart warming entries, we couldn’t just choose one entry! So, the winners of our Valentine competition are below! Winner 1Cassie Saunders nominated by her manager Donna Hart I wanted to nominate one of my team Cassie Saunders for your competition. She is a paralegal in our children and domestic abuse team and is amazing. We nominated her for an award this year through the Law Society but unfortunately those were postponed due to COVID.Sadly, just over a year ago her mum passed away from cancer. Cassie did an amazing job in caring for her, still coming to work and looking after her young family. This year we started off in lockdown where she home schooled two young children and continued to come in/work from home at various hours and help support our clients going through terrible times. Sadly, this year her father has also been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She is currently looking after him and again managing her young family and still working. We have encouraged her to take time off, but she wishes to balance caring for her family with her client’s needs. Her caring and empathy towards so many has been amazing at what has been an already difficult time. We are so proud of her and grateful to her for coping so well despite a hugely stressful time in her life and continuing to put others above herself. Winner 2Katalin Vinter nominated by her partner Rob Lacey Katalin is Hungarian and has lived in the UK for 12 years now and for the last 9 years has worked tirelessly in a residential home for residents with a range of mental health conditions, and she never once took a day off sick during this time! For all of last year she was there for 20 residents to help guide them through all of the restrictions and stresses the pandemic threw at them. Although she has always been dedicated to this role and her residents love her, she was always worried that being from a foreign country may hinder any alternative career prospects, but has recently proved this not to be the case, by landing a new apprenticeship role for the British Government, which has given her confidence a real boost.In addition to this, Katalin has helped me look after my 4 children (ages 10, 10, 17 and 20, as well as myself), helping them with their home-schooling, cooking for them, cleaning up after them (a massive job in itself), offering them huge amounts of support and advice without ever moaning, or asking for anything in return. Finally, due to Covid-19 Katalin has been unable to return to Hungary to see her parents for coming up to a year now, whereas she would normally take a trip home 4-5 times a year. This has given her the blues, and I think winning a hamper would be a lovely and well-deserved lift for her.
12
Feb

Miles 4 Money
We are all guilty when working from home of sitting at our desk/dining table/bed for 8 to 10 hours a day and only moving to get a coffee or go to the bathroom!In many cases, this is to the detriment of not only our physical health but also our mental health, this is where Meridian's Miles4Money initiative comes in! We want to encourage our employees to get moving, whilst raising money for our fantastic charity Leonard Cheshire. Leonard Cheshire are currently raising money to provide PPE for their 4,300 front line staff who have achieved the most remarkable results supporting residents across 120 care homes since the beginning of the pandemic last March. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Leonard Cheshire spent £285,000 annually on PPE. During the pandemic this cost has increased to £6.2 million annually. Despite additional government support, they now have a funding shortfall of £240,000per month which includes ongoing infection control measures. To help raise money for this great cause, we are encouraging our employees to get outside get their feet moving, whether that be a walk, jog or a hill run! For every 1,000 miles they clock up, Meridian will donate £1,000 to Leonard Cheshire up to a maximum of £5,000. If you would like to support us with this, please feel free to make a donation to our Just Giving page!
08
Feb

Apprenticeship Week - Build the Future
This week (8th-14th February) marks the 14th National Apprenticeship week. The theme for this year's week is 'build the future', with the aim for the campaign to encourage employers to celebrate the diversity of opportunity and value that apprenticeships bring, and how they can help individuals and employers build their future. The earliest sign of an apprenticeship first recorded in 1563 by the Statue of Artificers (also referred to as the Statue of Apprentices) which set out the law relating to all trades and crafts, including apprenticeships. In the 2018/19 period, there were 742,400 people participating in an apprenticeship in England, with 383,400 apprenticeship starts and 185,100 apprenticeship achievements. Over 4.2 million apprenticeships were started between 2010/11 and 2018/19, with 2.2 million apprenticeship achievements. Worryingly since the start of COVID-19, apprenticeship starts have halved. Meridian has always supported apprenticeships and currently have three working in different departments across the business. Connor Barrowcliffe is currently working in our Marketing Department whilst he completes his Junior Content Producer apprenticeship which he is doing through Juice Academy. I'm really enjoying my apprenticeship so far. I did start a college course but quickly realised it wasn't for me as I like the more hands on experience that an apprenticeship provides. So far (3 months in) it has proved an asset to my learning and knowledge. I have settled in well and realised that getting an apprenticeship was the best choice I could’ve taken and I love it. Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Meridian.
08
Feb

How to create virtual 'Water Cooler' moments
Working from home has become the new normal for many employees, managers and entire organisations in the past year. We have had to rearrange our homes, lives, our mindset and get used to this new way of working.It has had its advantages; no long commute, more time with families, flexibility and even money saved on lunches and takeaway coffees! But with those advantages also comes with it disadvantages and challenges. It is now not as easy to communicate with direct managers, or with other team members. So how can we try and emulate those ‘water cooler moments that we so desperately need to keep employee engagement going from strength to strength?Use video regularlyVideo conferencing (Zoom and Teams) has become extremely popular, and to some a necessity. They can seem awkward at first, with some getting used to the settings, sound, what backgrounds they use and becoming less self-conscious when seeing your own face. BUT these videos can make a huge difference. You will feel more connected to your team after seeing their faces, allowing for more interaction and improving ideas and creativity.Water cooler moment: Customise your background (or even put something up on the wall behind you!). You could have a team competition once a week to see whose is the funniest!Virtual water cooler chatsWe use the term ‘water cooler chats’ for the type of interaction that happens such as bumping into each other in the lift, a chance meeting in a corridor, or of course by the water cooler (if your office has one!). When your team members can’t go to a physical space, bring those moments to your team with virtual chats. This could be a scheduled ‘natter’ every day at the same time for 15 minutes to discuss anything, from sport and television to families and celebrity gossip.Water cooler moment: Some video communication platforms have the ability to allow the host of the meeting to split into ‘rooms’. Why not assign some members of the team into breakout rooms so that they can get the chance to know each other and chat in a less intimidating way.Virtual happy hourIt’s not just the interaction at work that we are having to learn to deal without, it’s the after work social elements in many cases too. Why not schedule ‘happy hour’ meetings after work hours for those who want to meet socially? It’s a great opportunity for making lasting connection with those that we work with. Choose a smaller-sized group to make it feel less business-like.Water cooler moment: Come up with a social idea: cocktail night, a pub-style quiz, or maybe a book club. If you have a structure in place, it can remove any awkwardness and let employees connect on a more casual level.Award of the weekWe all like to gain recognition for our hard work and show appreciation for others’ efforts. This is something that was regularly a ‘water cooler moment’, discussing good work that has been recognised company wide. MHR’s People First platform enables employees to give recognitions to their colleagues and celebrate success. This is a great way to increase employee motivation, even without the water cooler moments to encourage each other.Water cooler moment: Why not have an ‘award ceremony’ at the end of the working month? The whole team could attend virtually, and the ‘winner’ of that month could receive something in the post for their achievements.Find your virtual table footballIn many businesses, especially those that are creative, they have breakout areas for employees to relax. These include table football, fruit machines and even ping-pong tables. These were introduced for relationship building, as they allow people with different backgrounds and interests to bond over a shared experience. So how can we recreate this virtually? Play retro video games; card games over video or even take part in virtual quizzes. Anything that takes you away from work for a while and helps to relax and enjoy yourself.Water cooler moment: Split into partners within your team and have competitions. It can be good to bring out the competitiveness in your colleagues sometimes!
29
Jan

Study reveals the music to boost productivity when WFH
With employees continuing to work from home amid the pandemic, it is possible that some will listen to tunes to help them get through the working day.But is your current playlist or go-to music choice helping you to maximise your productivity while working remotely?New research from Sodexo Engage revealed the music to help staff feel most productive at work.In a study of 2,000 respondents, the data found that rock band Queen ranked as the most recommended artist to listen to for maximum productivity, despite the pop genre coming out on top overall.Out of the top ten artists to listen to for productivity, pop artists including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Pink, Abba and Adele made the list.Eminem (hip hop), Beethoven (classical) and Oasis (Britpop) also featured lower down in the top ten for aiding workplace productivity.Music genres & productivityPop (58%), rock (47%) and dance music (42%) were revealed as the top three most popular music genres for increasing productivity when working from home.Indie music featured further down on the list with 29% listening to this genre, alongside Country (20%) and Jazz (13%).Elsewhere, the study found that pop music came out on top as the most productive genre per work task.Whether staff are writing (35%), completing administrative work (31%) or reading (18%), pop music was revealed as the most popular for ultimate productivity.‘Keeping staff positive is key’Emma Yearwood, Director of HR at Sodexo Engage, said that during this time, keeping staff positive, motivated and productive is key.“With music being a strong commonality in the workplace across the world, some professionals have missed out on this as we are forced to work from home during lockdown,” she explained.“Between pop and rock music, it was a close call, but with pop being a style of music that resonates with different professions, the results prove just how popular it is in the workplace.“Given the variety of music artists that made the top ten recommendations, such as Queen, Ed Sheeran, Abba, Oasis and Coldplay, it goes to show that getting your working surroundings right is so important in ensuring your employees can work happily and feel positive about the task they’re undertaking,” Yearwood added.Music & productivityPrevious research conducted by Scala Radio and Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman found that listening to music at work can boost productivity levels by 15%.In a previous interview with The London Economic, Spelman said: "It affects mood, mental performance and physical performance.“Many people find that listening to certain types of instrumental music can help them with their productivity levels.“The music can function as a sort of ‘white noise’, cancelling out potentially distracting ambient noise,” the psychologist added.Source: HR Grapevine
22
Jan

Signs of recovery in UK jobs market?
Salary increases and rising vacancies are injecting optimism into the UK job market despite continued lockdown restrictions.Adzuna’s latest figures show that advertised UK salaries have grown despite Covid-19, averaging £37,223 (+6.9%) in December 2020 compared to £34,811 in December 2019, as employers seek senior staff to see them through pandemic pressures.While the job platform’s analysis found advertised vacancies fell 29.5% in December compared to December 2019, Adzuna Co-Founder Andrew Hunter pointed out that overall vacancies had increased slowly but surely throughout 2020 following the initial pandemic-induced collapse. “Despite lockdown restrictions and Brexit uncertainties, the headlines report job openings at around 70% of normal levels in December 2020,” Hunter says.New hiring trends“But the fine print shows a huge shake-up of the types of jobs on offer. The first major change is the redistribution of hiring from industry to industry, with the Logistics & Warehouse and Manufacturing sectors hiring at pace, while other sectors remain weak. In Hospitality & Catering, there are only a fraction of the roles available compared to a year ago, with nearly three-quarters of opportunities having gone.“The second switch is a renewed focus on hiring senior staff and a pulling back on entry-level openings. This is reflected in low graduate opportunities available and rising average advertised salaries despite lower total vacancy counts.”London financial sector continuing to hireThe Morgan McKinley Winter London Employment Monitor indicated that the city jobs market has remained resilient, despite the triple threat of the pandemic, Brexit trade deal and U.S. elections. While year-on-year vacancies plunged by 36%, the quarter-on-quarter decrease was just 2%.Hakan Enver, Managing Director, Morgan McKinley UK said: “Q4 ended with jobs seeing a small decrease of 2% which continued to counter the massive drop of 60% in Q2. This shows real resilience and steadiness in stark contrast to the beginning of the year when overall numbers for 2020 fell dramatically compared to 2019.”“Banks and financial service firms have fared well by adapting quickly. Many employers are focusing on hiring when needed and feasible. We’ve seen growth in IT, marketing, and digital roles, whilst auditors outside the big 4 have also been in demand.“The financial sector is continuing to hire and we are seeing a renewed optimism as we head into 2021.”Did jobseekers take December off?Against a backdrop of rising unemployment, the number of people applying for roles in December was the lowest in five years, according to new data from Broadbean, with 2.2 million job applications made. It highlighted a 34% drop in the number of people applying for jobs last month when compared to the same time in 2019, 45% fewer applications than in December 2016, and vacancies down 32% year-on-year."What is interesting – and perhaps quite unexpected - is that jobseekers were seemingly missing from the market in December,” said Alex Fourlis, Managing Director at Broadbean Technology. “Our data shows a divergence from the normal seasonal fluctuations we see at the end of the year and, due to the effects of Covid and the extension of the furlough scheme, this past December saw a large decline in jobseeker activity. Looking forward, however, it is encouraging to see that 2021 has got off to a good start with vacancy levels up when compared to the middle of December.”The REC is bullish – their latest data crunching concluded that vacancies increased by 10.5% in December compared to December 2019 on the back of a boom in adverts for healthcare and construction roles. “The potential for a strong bounce-back after the vaccination programme is rolled out is there,” said REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry. “Jobs are still being created all over the country.”Source: Recruitment International
20
Jan

Jobs applications nosedive due to COVID
Research has indicated that the number of jobseekers applying for roles in December 2020 was at its lowest in five years, with 2.2million job applications made.Despite the current unemployment rate, Broadbean Technology has found that there was a 34% drop in the number of people applying for jobs last month when compared to the same time in 2019. It also revealed that there were 45% less applications than in December 2016.Broadbean’s data discovered that the number of vacancies being advertised were down slightly less (this equates to 32%), which suggests that many people took ‘a holiday’ from their employment search likely due to high levels of uncertainty impacting confidence levels at the end of 2020.Plus, this fall in applicant numbers also ties in with the recent furlough extension, suggesting many employers have made use of the jobs support scheme.Commenting on these findings, Alex Fourlis, Managing Director at Broadbean Technology, shared that the data suggests there is now a divergence from seasonal fluctuations that are seen towards the end of a year.“While 2020 was a year like no other and the impact the pandemic had on vacancy levels comes as no surprise, what is interesting – and perhaps quite unexpected – is that jobseekers were seemingly missing from the market in December,” Fourlis explained.“Our data shows a divergence from the normal seasonal fluctuations we see at the end of the year and, due to the effects of covid and the extension of the furlough scheme, this past December saw a large decline in jobseeker activity. In fact, we saw the lowest applicant rate in five years that was lower than the decline in jobs posted due to the holidays.”Despite the third lockdown, the research uncovered that vacancies were up by four per cent in the first week of January when compared to the middle of December. This would suggest that many employers are remaining resilient against the crisis.Fourlis continued: “Looking forward, however, it is encouraging to see that 2021 has got off to a good start with vacancy levels up when compared to the middle of December.“It remains to be seen how the employment market fares in the coming weeks and months, though. With the vaccination programme in full swing and many employers better able to facilitate remote working we are quietly confident that the positivity we have seen so far will continue.”Source: Recruitment Grapevine
20
Jan
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