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Head of Repairs Operations

Peabody

Competitive

Basildon (On-Site)

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Commercial Analyst

Peabody

£34,782

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Bank Residential Care Worker – Children and Young People

Kedleston Group

£12.65 (unqualified) - £13.47 (qualified) per hour

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Care Support Worker

Peabody

£23,400 per annum

Colchester (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Residential Care Worker – Children and Young People

Kedleston Group

£24,987 (unqualified) - £27,615 (qualified) per annum + £60 sleep-in shift payment

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 27 days ago

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