Uddingston: Customer Service Advisor vacancy with Centrica

Location: Uddingston
Country: GB
Organisation: British Gas Services Ltd.

Salary - £24,945 + quarterly bonus of up to 16% of your salary.

Start Dates – February 2024

Our shift patterns
Our services department is open 7 days a week to ensure we are available when our customers need us most. Our shift patterns have been tailored to support us in meeting these requirements. We currently have gaps available in our late patterns which will require you to work up to 9pm, we also have elements of weekend working with either 2 or 3 week rotations.

Your training will take place at our office for a minimum of eight weeks. We’re looking for people who can work flexibly from home but commute to our Uddingston office up to 2/3 times a month after your training period. This may change subject to business requirements so please make sure your commute is manageable and fits in with your Work Life Balance.

For more information 👉 Job (centrica.com)

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Building Heroes - 2024 courses available for booking

 

Building Heroes are offering fully training in multi trades for Veterans, Service Leavers, Family members, Reservists and select places for those over 19 with a desire to access the industry.

Learners will gain a C&G Level 1 in multi trades, C&G Level 1 Health & Safety and CSCS card.

We have academies in both Watford and Wembley . As well as the qualifications being gained learners will be able to gain onsite work experience, training alongside ex military, direct employment into associated supply chains to the employer, and access to fully funded level 2 courses upon completion through the training provider.

Upcoming dates @ Wembley/Watford Academy:

• 08/01/24-09/02/24 spaces still available!
• 26/02/24-28/03/24
• 22/04/24-25/05/24
• 03/06/24-05/07/24

Please apply online @ www.buildingheroes.org.uk.

Please email Danielle (Academy Manager) with any enquiries daniellen@buildingheroes.org.uk or contact on 07436337415.

Scotland: Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16

Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16. 

You can apply for the payment of £100 every 4 weeks if you - get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits - have a child or children aged under 16.

If you already get Scottish Child Payment for your child under 6 then you do not need to reapply.

If you’ve older children you can add them to your existing Scottish Child Payment.

Find out more about Scottish Child Payment and other benefits you may be entitled to at 

How to apply - mygov.scot

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Grantham: One You Lincolnshire Wheels 4 Life Scheme

One You Lincolnshire are excited to announce that we are one of the referral partners for the Wheels 4 Life scheme. The Wheels 4 Life scheme is Lincolnshire’s first bike donation initiative, where donated bikes will be refurbished by qualified volunteer bike mechanics, to then be distributed to those who are most in need. Not only will you receive are furbished bike, but you will also receive helmet, lights, and bike lock.

For more information: One You Lincolnshire Wheels 4 Life

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Lichfield: Subscription opens for collection of your garden waste in 2024

Residents in Lichfield District are invited to sign up or renew subscriptions to have their garden waste removed next year.

The service will provide up to 23 fortnightly collections between the end of January 2024 and mid-December 2024.

The charge is £40 regardless of when subscription commences but by signing up before the end of January residents will benefit from the maximum number of collections.

Green waste includes:grass cuttings
plants and weeds
flowers
prunings
hedge clippings
leaves and bark
pot plants
pond plants

Payment can be made by debit/credit card or by direct debit and residents will be sent a garden waste sticker to put on their garden waste bin and present with the stickered side facing the road on collection day.

To sign up for garden waste collection please visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/mygardenbin or call the Tamworth and Lichfield Joint Waste Service on 0345 002 0022.

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DIO Families First newsletter - issue 11

 

Click here to read this latest issue online

Catterick: Scouts and Cubs Leaders Needed!!

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: New 'All Together' pages provide one stop shop of family help and advice in Wiltshire

 

Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support as a new online platform goes live this week.

All Together is a new set of pages which provide a one stop shop of information from a range of key partners so that children, young people and families, as well as those working with them, can quickly and easily access information about things to do, places to go and who to talk to if they need support.

The pages are a precursor to the Family Hubs model which will be rolled out across Wiltshire in April 2024 ensuring support and advice is available from 0 – 18 years and 0 – 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

The pages will enable access to information on a range of topics including:

• Support for parents and carers including parenting tips and advice and financial support

• Information for families on events and activities in their local area

• Advice for young people on emotional wellbeing

• Support for those with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities

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East Midlands: Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa - Military Discount on your Wedding

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub (Lichfield)

Cottesmore: Rutland Hall military Discount on weddings

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

North Yorkshire: Are you interested in becoming a POSCH Trustee?

The current board of trustees, Alyson, Julie, and Sara, have communicated their plan to step away from the charity by summer 2025.

However, we are delighted to announce that we are actively seeking new board members to continue providing essential support to our parent carers. This presents a unique opportunity for you to become a trustee and help shape the future of POSCH.

We are looking for individuals who possess the necessary skills and expertise to continue the valuable work that POSCH does. This is an excellent personal development opportunity, and we will provide training and support. As a trustee, you can make a significant difference in the lives of parent carers.

If you are ready to accept this challenge, please click on the link below and register your interest.

We appreciate your continued support as we transition to a new board of trustees.

Express your interest HERE

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Chatham: Peer Support Group for People Aged 17-25 Years

 

livewellkent.org.uk/

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Argyll and Bute: Welcoming our Armed Forces - Argyll and Bute Council Education Service

A booklet has been released by the Argyll and Bute Council Education Service, with more than 40 pages of great information for families of Serving Personnel and Veterans in the Helensburgh and Lomond Areas.

To read the booklet click on the image above 👆

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Civilian housing - an update on the MOD Referral Scheme service

 

Last year, the services provided by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) were transferred to the Defence Transition Service (DTS), part of Defence Business Services (DBS), to deliver. This followed a review as part of the MOD’s ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’ to bring efficiency to the co-ordination and delivery of housing services.

The MOD Referral Scheme provided advice and guidance on accessing social housing and has now become part of the existing services provided by DTS and Veterans Welfare Service (VWS). This has been done to simplify and widen access and eligibility across serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families.

To refer someone for support or self-refer go to - Help for service leavers, service personnel and families from Defence Transition Services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What is DTS?

The Defence Transition Services (DTS) team is the MOD’s tri-service focal point to provide service personnel and their dependants with civilian housing information for those wishing to move to civilian accommodation at any time in their career, and for those leaving service who require extra support with the transition to civilian life.

DTS, together with colleagues in the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) can provide advice and guidance to help individuals make informed choices on their civilian housing options as they transition out of the forces. For further information please visit: Information and guidance on civilian housing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Monmouthshire: Free Numeracy Courses

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Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and even gain a qualification.

For more information visit the website by clicking here or contact Melissa on 07971651469.

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West Midlands: Wolverhampton Veterans encouraged to declare service to unlock benefits

More information HERE

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

 

South West: The Hope Programme for parents of autistic children in the South West

 

Click here to visit the website

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North Yorkshire: SENDIASS Schools Information Sessions

SEND Support in Mainstream Schools Virtual Information Sessions for Parents & Carers

If you are looking for information and advice on Mainstream SEND Support, we have a monthly virtual information session that covers the law around SEND Support, school duties, reasonable adjustments and attending a school meeting to discuss support for SEND.

These sessions are specifically for Parents and Carers living in North Yorkshire to gain an understanding of the SEND Support in Mainstream Schools. If you are a professional, please contact us for further info on our training offer.

You can book onto the sessions via the links below:

4th December 10am

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/735325106187
16th January 12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/757653490987

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Grantham: Place 2 Bee For Men

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Scotland: Drive to improve awareness of veterans’ health needs goes nationwide - Scottish Government

Veterans and armed forces families are set to benefit from more tailored healthcare under a new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges they may face following military service.

The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme is now open to GP surgeries across Scotland following a successful pilot.

The scheme provides easy access training materials for GPs to help increase understanding of veterans’ needs and the range of healthcare support that can be provided. The specific issues faced by veterans and Armed Forces families will also set out in clinical case studies to help improve understanding among GPs.

For more information 👉 New scheme to improve healthcare for veterans - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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ManKind Initiative ACORN Recovery Programme for male survivors of domestic abuse

 

ManKind are now accepting referrals for their next Armed Forces ACORN Recovery Programme course due to start early 2024.

ACORN is a 9 week online course that is delivered via Zoom for 90 minutes each week for male survivors of domestic abuse. The course is designed to help men recover from their experiences, understand the impact upon their children and work towards healthy and respectful relationships in the future.

Each course can take ten men and is free for them to attend because it is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for men who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces or veterans.

If you think you might benefit from this course please self-refer using the forms below or contact ManKind for more information - click here to visit their website

• ACORN Armed Forces referral pathway
• Acorn referral form
• DASH & SOAG template - MKI version
• ManKind Armed Forces leaflet

Lyneham: The REME Museum - save the date for 2024

To check out all of our events Click HERE

Mark your calendars! We've got an incredible events programme lined up for 2024, so get the dates in your diary now and keep an eye on our socials for updates on what's happening and when to buy tickets!
Our first main event of the year will be Wartime Britain on Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th May.
Check out all of our events 

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Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

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Bovington: Garrison medical facility family registration notice

Bovington Garrison Medical Practice is no longer taking family registrations

Spouses,partners and children of Service personnel are required to register with local NHS practices. 

The Wellbridge Practice Surgery

Wool
BH20 6DR
01929 462376

(New patient registration forms can be collected from Bovington HIVE) 

Bere Regis Surgery
Manor Farm Road
Bere Regis
BH20 7HB
01929 471268

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Lyneham: Yoga & Mindfulness for kids at Lyneham Church Hall

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Please contact Sonia for more details 

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Grantham: hub

The Hub delivers an inspiring programme of contemporary craft, design, dance and creative arts experiences, in Sleaford, across North Kesteven and beyond and is home to the national centre for craft and design.

Check out all the events and activities at the hub

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Moray: M Connect bus service

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DWP Conversational Platform

 

Conversational Platform is a new technology being introduced onto the Universal Credit telephony channel. From early December 2023 when customers call Universal Credit, their call may be routed through the new technology, whereby the DWP Virtual Agent will ask the customer why they are calling and will then tailor the response based on what the customer says.

Please click the image above for further details.

Lyneham: Busy Bees Babies & Toddler Group

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Kent County Council: Children's Social Worker Apprenticeships

 

If you are looking for a career that makes a difference and you're passionate about helping children and families then join Kent's Children's Social Care team.

KCC is  now offering trainee roles as an alternative way to gain your qualifications and get experience on the job.

Our children's social care apprenticeship scheme is open to everyone with:

- Maths and English Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent

- 120 UCAS points or equivalent

- a full UK driving license

To find out more or apply, visit: Kent.gov.uk/socialworkertrainee

Kinloss: Bumps, Babies Toddlers at Cumming Hall

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Latest 'Going Forward into Employment' vacancies

 

New roles for Veterans, Service Leavers and Military Spouses available within DWP in the following locations – Ilford in London and Kilmarnock in Scotland

Vacancy details and the application form can be found below:

• Ilford vacancy
• Kilmarnock vacancy
• Application form

For more details visit the GFiE blog to find out more about our work.​

FAQ - Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

 

FAQ's for Service Personnel regarding ARAP persons living in SFA

Vale of Glamorgan: Cost of Living Hub

We have a host of useful information in our online Cost Of Living Hub to help alleviate financial pressures:

Grants and benefits

Housing and energy

Help with food

Support for families

Health and wellbeing

Help with employment

To access the Vale of Glamorgan Cost of Living support and further information please click here.

Information provided by St Athan HIVE

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund

The Major Capital Grants programme is the latest programme to launch under the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund.

More information is available HERE.

Forfar: Legion Scotland Forfar Branch & Club Veteran's breakfast dates for 2023 & 2024

 

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Wales: Free Swimming in Wales for the Armed Forces

On Armed Forces Day, the Welsh Government has announced the continuation of the armed forces free swimming scheme.

The scheme enables serving members of the armed forces and veterans to swim for free at participating leisure centres and pools, using their defence privilege card.

The armed forces free swimming scheme (AFFS) was first introduced in 2016 and represents the continued commitment to provide the armed forces community with access to services which meet their specific needs and recognise the service they have given to their country. For more information please click here.

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North Yorkshire: Monthly SCC Newsletter Nov 23

Please click on the above image to read the November edition of the Service Children's Network Newsletter.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Richmondshire: Home Start - Helping Families grow since 2010

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

MOD bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline

 

You can also access support by visiting the Workplace Wellbeing Platform at MOD | (workplacewellbeing.com)

Winter preparedness announcement for SFA

Earlier this week, Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps outlined the steps being taken to ensure DIO and our suppliers are prepared to provide the right level of service for families over the colder months, recognising the challenges we faced last winter.

Full details of the announcement can be found here

Accommodation provided by MOD for ARAP Afghan families

 

Please click the letters below for further details:

Accommodation provided by MOD for ARAP Afghan families

Attached ARAP letter for Service families March 2023

DIO - Families First Newsletter issue 10

Issue 10 of the Families First newsletter was published on 31 October. You can find it on Defence Connect or GOV.uk It includes:

• Performance update on accommodation contracts
• Tackling Damp and Mould Programme in SFA – an update
• Winter safety guide
• Key dates to note
• Useful links

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - 'PREVENT' campaign advice message

Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism by Acting Early

It can be hard to know what to do if you’re worried someone close is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead to them harming themselves or others. Working with other organisations, the police protect vulnerable people from being exploited by extremists through a Home Office programme called Prevent.

Act early and tell us your concerns in confidence. You won’t be wasting our time and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.

If you’re worried about someone, call the ACT Early Support Line on 0800 011 3764, in confidence, to share your concerns with our specially trained officers.

This support line is available every day 9:00am – 5:00pm. Calls outside of these hours will be transferred to specialist Counter Terrorism officers.

For more information please visit: ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation

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Kent & Medway: Safeguarding Adults Board

 

Have you heard of the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board? The KMSAB is a statutory service which exists to make sure that all member agencies are working together to help keep Kent and Medway's adults safe from harm and protect their rights. 

It is a statutory multi-agency partnership which assures that adult safeguarding arrangements in Kent and Medway are in place, and are effective. . 

The KMSAB consists of the following statutory agencies:

Medway Council
Kent County Council
Kent Police
Integrated Care Board

Find out more - https://orlo.uk/z57ks

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