INDEPENDENT LIVING ALTERNATIVES (ILA) has been working with disabled people living independently in London for over 35 years and provides a unique insight into disability rights by providing personal assistance to enable disabled people to live independently. ILA provide both of personal care and practical support to disabled people as well as engaging in social activities and assisting in the workplace. You don't need any experience, just an open mind and a willingness to learn plus wanting to actively empower a disabled person to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. You will receive a minimum of £13.76 per hour plus holiday pay and pension contributions plus ample opportunity for overtime as and when you want it. All your training is provided plus your DBS as well as access to ILA's employee assistance programme to support you in the workplace. ILA has full-time and part-time vacancies across London - you decide when and where you want to work. ILA placements are on a regular basis with the same person every week. PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE SINCE 1989 The role of a Personal Care Assistant (PA) is an extremely varied and interesting one from the basics of personal care (getting some dressed, bathed and feeding meals and cooking and cleaning) to having a unique insight into an individual's life and learning skills (from assisting someone at work or in social activities to assisting at a conference or demonstrating outside Parliament!). ILA also has vacancies supporting Disabled people in their workplace by filing, scanning documents, taking notes, etc. Do you want to work in an environment where every day you are empowering a disabled person to do what they want to do? We believe that everyone should be in control of when they get up and go to bed; what they eat; where they go; when they go out and when they come home; every decision and choice is up to the disabled person-needing assistance does not mean losing control and independence. If you agree with this, you should consider working as a Personal Assistant with Independent Living Alternatives: Independent Living Alternatives is a user controlled organisation - the people who use the service control the service We have full-time and part-time work across London with physically disabled people living independently in their own home Salaries start from £13.76 per hour plus holiday and pension You choose when you work and when you don't work - you also decide if you want a flexible or fixed contract of employment We offer free online training for The Care Certificate, First Aid, Health and Safety and Being a Personal Assistant and you don't pay for your DBS You will be provided with full training to work with each person that you assist You don't need any experience to work as a Personal Assistant with Independent Living Alternatives, just an open mind and a willingness to learn new things. PAs are great communicators, have lots of patience, excellent listening skills and are able to follow instructions to do what the disabled person asks them to PAs tell us that they have great working relationships with the disabled people at ILA Disabled people tell us that PAs are flexible and PAs enjoy the diversity of disabled people they work for including artists, accountants, activists and homemakers Over 75% of ILA PAs stay for more than a year on their placement "I've worked with ILA for 10 years now. I know the family and I am happy with the PA user; I like the mornings as we talk a lot and there are always interesting topics -I've learnt loads regarding disability and social services etc." Registered Charity: 802198
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
INDEPENDENT LIVING ALTERNATIVES (ILA) has been working with disabled people living independently in London for over 35 years and provides a unique insight into disability rights by providing personal assistance to enable disabled people to live independently. ILA provide both of personal care and practical support to disabled people as well as engaging in social activities and assisting in the workplace. You don't need any experience, just an open mind and a willingness to learn plus wanting to actively empower a disabled person to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. You will receive a minimum of £13.76 per hour plus holiday pay and pension contributions plus ample opportunity for overtime as and when you want it. All your training is provided plus your DBS as well as access to ILA's employee assistance programme to support you in the workplace. ILA has full-time and part-time vacancies across London - you decide when and where you want to work. ILA placements are on a regular basis with the same person every week. PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE SINCE 1989 The role of a Personal Care Assistant (PA) is an extremely varied and interesting one from the basics of personal care (getting some dressed, bathed and feeding meals and cooking and cleaning) to having a unique insight into an individual's life and learning skills (from assisting someone at work or in social activities to assisting at a conference or demonstrating outside Parliament!). ILA also has vacancies supporting Disabled people in their workplace by filing, scanning documents, taking notes, etc. Do you want to work in an environment where every day you are empowering a disabled person to do what they want to do? We believe that everyone should be in control of when they get up and go to bed; what they eat; where they go; when they go out and when they come home; every decision and choice is up to the disabled person-needing assistance does not mean losing control and independence. If you agree with this, you should consider working as a Personal Assistant with Independent Living Alternatives: Independent Living Alternatives is a user controlled organisation - the people who use the service control the service We have full-time and part-time work across London with physically disabled people living independently in their own home Salaries start from £13.76 per hour plus holiday and pension You choose when you work and when you don't work - you also decide if you want a flexible or fixed contract of employment We offer free online training for The Care Certificate, First Aid, Health and Safety and Being a Personal Assistant and you don't pay for your DBS You will be provided with full training to work with each person that you assist You don't need any experience to work as a Personal Assistant with Independent Living Alternatives, just an open mind and a willingness to learn new things. PAs are great communicators, have lots of patience, excellent listening skills and are able to follow instructions to do what the disabled person asks them to PAs tell us that they have great working relationships with the disabled people at ILA Disabled people tell us that PAs are flexible and PAs enjoy the diversity of disabled people they work for including artists, accountants, activists and homemakers Over 75% of ILA PAs stay for more than a year on their placement "I've worked with ILA for 10 years now. I know the family and I am happy with the PA user; I like the mornings as we talk a lot and there are always interesting topics -I've learnt loads regarding disability and social services etc." Registered Charity: 802198
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Part-time Studio Services Assistant £15,500 - £16,500 (£29,000 - £31,000 pro rata) An exciting opportunity to join this award winning and friendly architecture practice in a newly created role as their part-time Studio Services Assistant, based in their offices in Farringdon. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity and is anticipated as a Monday to Thursday in studio position. 10:30am 4:00pm (20 hours per week over 4 days) Although this is a 4 day per week position, it is possible the working hours will increase over time and flexibility will be needed Benefits include: 4.5% Pension, Health insurance, complimentary daily breakfasts, learning and development programmes, volunteer days The successful candidate will possess a proactive, flexible and welcoming manner - this is a key role which supports the busy front of house as well as the overall studio. You will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, having gained front of house/reception experience from within a professional office setting. Excel in organisation and being able to manage priorities in a busy and demanding environment. A flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to pull together within this welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team. Your responsibilities are varied and include: Serve as the first point of contact, providing a professional and welcoming experience for visitors and managing communications. Coordinate daily office operations, including mail, deliveries, logistics, meeting rooms, and video conferencing. Maintain a tidy, well-equipped office by managing shared resources, stationery, inventory, and office supplies. Support the team with meeting coordination, studio facilities, printing services, and collaboration with hospitality and cleaning staff. Help organise social and charitable events to promote a positive workplace culture. Follow quality procedures and provide flexible administrative support, including ad hoc duties as needed. IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups, Third Sector organisations to companies within Professional Services. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Part-time Studio Services Assistant £15,500 - £16,500 (£29,000 - £31,000 pro rata) An exciting opportunity to join this award winning and friendly architecture practice in a newly created role as their part-time Studio Services Assistant, based in their offices in Farringdon. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity and is anticipated as a Monday to Thursday in studio position. 10:30am 4:00pm (20 hours per week over 4 days) Although this is a 4 day per week position, it is possible the working hours will increase over time and flexibility will be needed Benefits include: 4.5% Pension, Health insurance, complimentary daily breakfasts, learning and development programmes, volunteer days The successful candidate will possess a proactive, flexible and welcoming manner - this is a key role which supports the busy front of house as well as the overall studio. You will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, having gained front of house/reception experience from within a professional office setting. Excel in organisation and being able to manage priorities in a busy and demanding environment. A flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to pull together within this welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team. Your responsibilities are varied and include: Serve as the first point of contact, providing a professional and welcoming experience for visitors and managing communications. Coordinate daily office operations, including mail, deliveries, logistics, meeting rooms, and video conferencing. Maintain a tidy, well-equipped office by managing shared resources, stationery, inventory, and office supplies. Support the team with meeting coordination, studio facilities, printing services, and collaboration with hospitality and cleaning staff. Help organise social and charitable events to promote a positive workplace culture. Follow quality procedures and provide flexible administrative support, including ad hoc duties as needed. IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups, Third Sector organisations to companies within Professional Services. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days
Administrator / Executive Assistant - Initial 2 month contract with possible option of permanent thereafter - Based in the Stanmore/Harrow area of North West London - Hourly rate of £21 - 35 hour week (Monday to Friday office based and Fridays from home) - Planned start date: 1st September An established and successful charity are looking for an experienced Administrator to join their inhouse team. This is a varied role that will be supporting a senior team within the charity sector so someone professional and reliable is required. Duties will include: - General office administration - Managing building supplies and cleaning - Managing meeting rooms and bookings - Greeting visitors - Liaising with regulatory bodies - Database management and reporting - Maintaining records - Managing events calendar - Supporting event management and arranging meetings - Taking minutes during meetings To be considered suitable you will need the following skills and experience: - Strong administration or EA support background - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel databases - Previous experience of organising meetings and events - Ability to produce reports - Knowledge of SharePoint - Ideally a good understanding of AI technology
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Administrator / Executive Assistant - Initial 2 month contract with possible option of permanent thereafter - Based in the Stanmore/Harrow area of North West London - Hourly rate of £21 - 35 hour week (Monday to Friday office based and Fridays from home) - Planned start date: 1st September An established and successful charity are looking for an experienced Administrator to join their inhouse team. This is a varied role that will be supporting a senior team within the charity sector so someone professional and reliable is required. Duties will include: - General office administration - Managing building supplies and cleaning - Managing meeting rooms and bookings - Greeting visitors - Liaising with regulatory bodies - Database management and reporting - Maintaining records - Managing events calendar - Supporting event management and arranging meetings - Taking minutes during meetings To be considered suitable you will need the following skills and experience: - Strong administration or EA support background - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel databases - Previous experience of organising meetings and events - Ability to produce reports - Knowledge of SharePoint - Ideally a good understanding of AI technology
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week! Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements for children. Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management. Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings. Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills. Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance. If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week! Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements for children. Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management. Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings. Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills. Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance. If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!
Come make a real difference as our new Head of Repairs Operations! Everyone should have a warm, safe, affordable home. As our Head of Repairs Operations, you'll play a key role in making this a reality for thousands of families in our communities. Leading a wide-ranging operational service, you'll be responsible for the delivery of responsive repairs, empty homes refurbishment, grounds maintenance, cleaning services and planned maintenance programmes. Working closely with tenants, colleagues and contractors, you'll ensure we deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service that gets things right first time and achieves excellent levels of customer satisfaction. You'll be part of the Senior Management Team, helping to shape and deliver our ambitions for customer experience, service excellence and value for money. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical expertise across repairs, maintenance and facilities management, supporting the wider organisation to deliver safe, compliant and well-maintained homes. You'll take a proactive, performance-led approach, using insight, data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Repairs, you'll help shape the future direction of the service, ensuring operational performance, compliance and customer outcomes remain at the heart of everything we do. What you'll bring to our team Focused on delivering excellent customer outcomes, you'll be an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong track record of managing operational repairs and maintenance services. You'll be passionate about service improvement, performance and developing high-performing teams. As a member of the Senior Management Group, you'll take ownership of operational performance, risk management and regulatory compliance within your areas of responsibility. You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and leading teams through change while maintaining a strong customer focus. What we are looking for An experienced senior manager who has led multi-disciplined trade teams and worked alongside external contractors and partners. Skilled and experienced in housing repairs, empty homes refurbishment, facilities management, grounds maintenance and cleaning services. Demonstrable experience of contract procurement, contract management and service delivery. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop and performance manage teams. Experience creating and delivering operational plans that drive service improvement and excellent customer outcomes. Knowledge of health and safety, building safety, HHSRS, damp and mould management and relevant housing legislation. Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and creating a positive, collaborative culture. A clear understanding of risk management, value for money and continuous improvement principles. Qualifications Qualified to degree level, HND or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or qualified through significant sector experience. Relevant management qualification such as ILM, CMI or similar (desirable). Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. MRICS or MCIOB would be an advantage. Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business use. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar health and safety qualification/experience (desirable). Project Management qualification (desirable). Key Details Salary: 68,949 per annum. Location: Newent, Gloucestershire, with hybrid and flexible working. Full-time and permanent contract 37 hour week. 26 days holiday with one additional day for each year of service up to an additional 4 days Social Housing Pension Scheme including life cover x3 annual salary with Two Rivers Housing matching employee contribution plus 2% up to employer cap of 12% with a minimum Employee contribution of 4% Medicash health cash back plan Annual professional membership fee Want to know more? For the full list of responsibilities and requirements, please find the full job description linked on our website. How to Apply To help us find the right person for this role, we are working with our recruitment partners Acorn by Synergie. They are managing the recruitment process on our behalf so, if you would like to join us or find out more about the role please get in touch via the contact details on their website. If you would like to apply after finding out more, we'll require the following for consideration: Updated CV Personal statement highlighting why you would like to join Two Rivers Housing and how you believe you meet the requirements set out in our person specification (max of 500 words) The deadline for applying is midnight on Sunday 6th September. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of this process, then please contact our recruitment partners who will be happy to help. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Come make a real difference as our new Head of Repairs Operations! Everyone should have a warm, safe, affordable home. As our Head of Repairs Operations, you'll play a key role in making this a reality for thousands of families in our communities. Leading a wide-ranging operational service, you'll be responsible for the delivery of responsive repairs, empty homes refurbishment, grounds maintenance, cleaning services and planned maintenance programmes. Working closely with tenants, colleagues and contractors, you'll ensure we deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service that gets things right first time and achieves excellent levels of customer satisfaction. You'll be part of the Senior Management Team, helping to shape and deliver our ambitions for customer experience, service excellence and value for money. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical expertise across repairs, maintenance and facilities management, supporting the wider organisation to deliver safe, compliant and well-maintained homes. You'll take a proactive, performance-led approach, using insight, data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Repairs, you'll help shape the future direction of the service, ensuring operational performance, compliance and customer outcomes remain at the heart of everything we do. What you'll bring to our team Focused on delivering excellent customer outcomes, you'll be an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong track record of managing operational repairs and maintenance services. You'll be passionate about service improvement, performance and developing high-performing teams. As a member of the Senior Management Group, you'll take ownership of operational performance, risk management and regulatory compliance within your areas of responsibility. You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and leading teams through change while maintaining a strong customer focus. What we are looking for An experienced senior manager who has led multi-disciplined trade teams and worked alongside external contractors and partners. Skilled and experienced in housing repairs, empty homes refurbishment, facilities management, grounds maintenance and cleaning services. Demonstrable experience of contract procurement, contract management and service delivery. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop and performance manage teams. Experience creating and delivering operational plans that drive service improvement and excellent customer outcomes. Knowledge of health and safety, building safety, HHSRS, damp and mould management and relevant housing legislation. Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and creating a positive, collaborative culture. A clear understanding of risk management, value for money and continuous improvement principles. Qualifications Qualified to degree level, HND or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or qualified through significant sector experience. Relevant management qualification such as ILM, CMI or similar (desirable). Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. MRICS or MCIOB would be an advantage. Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business use. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar health and safety qualification/experience (desirable). Project Management qualification (desirable). Key Details Salary: 68,949 per annum. Location: Newent, Gloucestershire, with hybrid and flexible working. Full-time and permanent contract 37 hour week. 26 days holiday with one additional day for each year of service up to an additional 4 days Social Housing Pension Scheme including life cover x3 annual salary with Two Rivers Housing matching employee contribution plus 2% up to employer cap of 12% with a minimum Employee contribution of 4% Medicash health cash back plan Annual professional membership fee Want to know more? For the full list of responsibilities and requirements, please find the full job description linked on our website. How to Apply To help us find the right person for this role, we are working with our recruitment partners Acorn by Synergie. They are managing the recruitment process on our behalf so, if you would like to join us or find out more about the role please get in touch via the contact details on their website. If you would like to apply after finding out more, we'll require the following for consideration: Updated CV Personal statement highlighting why you would like to join Two Rivers Housing and how you believe you meet the requirements set out in our person specification (max of 500 words) The deadline for applying is midnight on Sunday 6th September. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of this process, then please contact our recruitment partners who will be happy to help. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Administrator / Executive Assistant - Initial 2 month contract with possible option of permanent thereafter - Based in the Stanmore/Harrow area of North West London - Hourly rate of £21 - 35 hour week (Monday to Friday office based and Fridays from home) - Planned start date: 1st September An established and successful charity are looking for an experienced Administrator to join their inhouse team. This is a varied role that will be supporting a senior team within the charity sector so someone professional and reliable is required. Duties will include: - General office administration - Managing building supplies and cleaning - Managing meeting rooms and bookings - Greeting visitors - Liaising with regulatory bodies - Database management and reporting - Maintaining records - Managing events calendar - Supporting event management and arranging meetings - Taking minutes during meetings To be considered suitable you will need the following skills and experience: - Strong administration or EA support background - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel databases - Previous experience of organising meetings and events - Ability to produce reports - Knowledge of SharePoint - Ideally a good understanding of AI technology
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Administrator / Executive Assistant - Initial 2 month contract with possible option of permanent thereafter - Based in the Stanmore/Harrow area of North West London - Hourly rate of £21 - 35 hour week (Monday to Friday office based and Fridays from home) - Planned start date: 1st September An established and successful charity are looking for an experienced Administrator to join their inhouse team. This is a varied role that will be supporting a senior team within the charity sector so someone professional and reliable is required. Duties will include: - General office administration - Managing building supplies and cleaning - Managing meeting rooms and bookings - Greeting visitors - Liaising with regulatory bodies - Database management and reporting - Maintaining records - Managing events calendar - Supporting event management and arranging meetings - Taking minutes during meetings To be considered suitable you will need the following skills and experience: - Strong administration or EA support background - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel databases - Previous experience of organising meetings and events - Ability to produce reports - Knowledge of SharePoint - Ideally a good understanding of AI technology
As a Housekeeper, you'll help create a welcoming home for residents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the service. Your work will play an important role in supporting residents' comfort, wellbeing and quality of life. What you will do Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard Follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention procedures Support laundry duties where required Replenish cleaning supplies and report stock requirements Report maintenance issues and health and safety concerns Help maintain a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment Work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the service About you You will take pride in your work and have a good eye for detail. You'll be reliable, organised and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.Most importantly, you'll understand the important role a clean and comfortable environment plays in supporting residents' wellbeing. Why work with us? At CrossReach, you'll be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to the care and wellbeing of the people we support. If you take pride in creating welcoming spaces and want to make a positive difference every day, apply today. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship. You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that "Jobtrain" and "CrossReach" are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message. Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
As a Housekeeper, you'll help create a welcoming home for residents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the service. Your work will play an important role in supporting residents' comfort, wellbeing and quality of life. What you will do Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard Follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention procedures Support laundry duties where required Replenish cleaning supplies and report stock requirements Report maintenance issues and health and safety concerns Help maintain a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment Work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the service About you You will take pride in your work and have a good eye for detail. You'll be reliable, organised and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.Most importantly, you'll understand the important role a clean and comfortable environment plays in supporting residents' wellbeing. Why work with us? At CrossReach, you'll be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to the care and wellbeing of the people we support. If you take pride in creating welcoming spaces and want to make a positive difference every day, apply today. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship. You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that "Jobtrain" and "CrossReach" are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message. Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
Pertemps are delighted to be working with our valued public sector client to recruit a Laboratory Assistant on a temporary basis. Location: Edinburgh Seafield Hours: Monday to Friday, (36 hours per week) Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing Start Date: Immediate Full Clean UK Cat B Driving Licence Essential The Role We're looking for a reliable and organised Laboratory Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy laboratory. Duties will include: Preparing, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment and glassware Handling, organising, storing and disposing of samples safely Maintaining stock levels of laboratory supplies Keeping laboratory and communal areas clean and organised Supporting sample deliveries and collections Assisting scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks About You Ideally, you'll have: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject Previous laboratory experience, ideally within a UKAS-accredited environment Excellent attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach Good communication and teamwork skills A valid driving licence (essential) This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable hands-on laboratory experience within the public sector. Apply today!
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Pertemps are delighted to be working with our valued public sector client to recruit a Laboratory Assistant on a temporary basis. Location: Edinburgh Seafield Hours: Monday to Friday, (36 hours per week) Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing Start Date: Immediate Full Clean UK Cat B Driving Licence Essential The Role We're looking for a reliable and organised Laboratory Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy laboratory. Duties will include: Preparing, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment and glassware Handling, organising, storing and disposing of samples safely Maintaining stock levels of laboratory supplies Keeping laboratory and communal areas clean and organised Supporting sample deliveries and collections Assisting scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks About You Ideally, you'll have: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject Previous laboratory experience, ideally within a UKAS-accredited environment Excellent attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach Good communication and teamwork skills A valid driving licence (essential) This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable hands-on laboratory experience within the public sector. Apply today!
Great Places Housing Association
Blackburn, Lancashire
Housing and Wellbeing Assistant Blackburn £26,491 Pro Rata You will be working as part of a dedicated team to manage high quality accommodation and services whilst providing assistance to customers. You will be the first point of contacts for the premises, responding to all enquiries via phone, email or in person. You will maintain the safety and security of customers, colleagues, visitors, contractors as well as the premises, and equipment. What you'll be doing You will provide assistance or guidance to customers; supporting them to fulfil the terms of their occupancy agreement; You will encourage feedback from customers, recording and responding to any complaints and compliments; You will ensure any safeguarding concerns are promptly dealt with and appropriate action is taken in line with Great Places procedures; You will actively ensure the security of the building conduct health and safety inspections, and report communal repairs through appropriate channels. You will follow financial procedures and take responsibility for all monies held and received; You will be responsible for communal cleaning and void cleaning, along with the wider team. What you'll need Qualified to minimum level 3 in English and Maths Evidence of IT skills Experience of providing a customer facing, front line service in a busy environments whilst maintaining a courteous and helpful manner. The ability to develop, and project, a positive image of Great Places through interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure and maintaining attention to detail. Effective liaison with colleagues and other stakeholders to give or find information to resolve problems. Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications and IT systems What we will give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List).
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Housing and Wellbeing Assistant Blackburn £26,491 Pro Rata You will be working as part of a dedicated team to manage high quality accommodation and services whilst providing assistance to customers. You will be the first point of contacts for the premises, responding to all enquiries via phone, email or in person. You will maintain the safety and security of customers, colleagues, visitors, contractors as well as the premises, and equipment. What you'll be doing You will provide assistance or guidance to customers; supporting them to fulfil the terms of their occupancy agreement; You will encourage feedback from customers, recording and responding to any complaints and compliments; You will ensure any safeguarding concerns are promptly dealt with and appropriate action is taken in line with Great Places procedures; You will actively ensure the security of the building conduct health and safety inspections, and report communal repairs through appropriate channels. You will follow financial procedures and take responsibility for all monies held and received; You will be responsible for communal cleaning and void cleaning, along with the wider team. What you'll need Qualified to minimum level 3 in English and Maths Evidence of IT skills Experience of providing a customer facing, front line service in a busy environments whilst maintaining a courteous and helpful manner. The ability to develop, and project, a positive image of Great Places through interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure and maintaining attention to detail. Effective liaison with colleagues and other stakeholders to give or find information to resolve problems. Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications and IT systems What we will give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List).
The Role In your dream role, you ll receive: Competitive salary: £16,000 achievable on target earnings Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with extra special peak incentives. Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay The job:Working as part of our Retail team in Farnborough for 20 hours a week, you will be a vital part of the store s success.We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers, so you ll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-day Making our customers feel at home through exceptional service. At Dreams, this means listening to customer s needs and guiding them, asking the right questions at the right time to find the perfect fit. Being on hand every step of the way whilst customers browse in store, from greeting at the door to getting to know them and their sleep preferences. Becoming a Sleepmatch Master, using our market-leading sleep technology to help customers choose the right mattress just for them. Sleepmatch is our bit of wizardry that makes the bed buying process simple and you ll love it! Helping to make the store look its absolute best, from general housekeeping and cleaning to updating displays. The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: People-first: You will have an engaging and positive personality, plus a natural ability to bond with customers. Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. Motivated: Whilst no previous sales experience is necessary, you will need to have the determination and motivation to work towards KPIs and sales targets. Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making our stores an enjoyable place to work, where each member of the team feels included and respected. Willing to learn: A great night s sleep is personal, so natural curiosity and willingness to learn will make you an excellent Bed Expert. Flexible: You ll need to be able to commit to working 20 hours per week. Our stores are awake 7 days a week, so this role will involve working weekends and bank holidays. On these busy days, you ll have the opportunity earn even more commission! About Dreams About us:At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.Together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.With over 200 stores nationwide, you ll join our team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
The Role In your dream role, you ll receive: Competitive salary: £16,000 achievable on target earnings Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with extra special peak incentives. Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay The job:Working as part of our Retail team in Farnborough for 20 hours a week, you will be a vital part of the store s success.We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers, so you ll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-day Making our customers feel at home through exceptional service. At Dreams, this means listening to customer s needs and guiding them, asking the right questions at the right time to find the perfect fit. Being on hand every step of the way whilst customers browse in store, from greeting at the door to getting to know them and their sleep preferences. Becoming a Sleepmatch Master, using our market-leading sleep technology to help customers choose the right mattress just for them. Sleepmatch is our bit of wizardry that makes the bed buying process simple and you ll love it! Helping to make the store look its absolute best, from general housekeeping and cleaning to updating displays. The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: People-first: You will have an engaging and positive personality, plus a natural ability to bond with customers. Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. Motivated: Whilst no previous sales experience is necessary, you will need to have the determination and motivation to work towards KPIs and sales targets. Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making our stores an enjoyable place to work, where each member of the team feels included and respected. Willing to learn: A great night s sleep is personal, so natural curiosity and willingness to learn will make you an excellent Bed Expert. Flexible: You ll need to be able to commit to working 20 hours per week. Our stores are awake 7 days a week, so this role will involve working weekends and bank holidays. On these busy days, you ll have the opportunity earn even more commission! About Dreams About us:At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.Together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.With over 200 stores nationwide, you ll join our team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Joining our supportive team at Willow Court as a General Assistant, you'll play an essential role in the everyday running of our home. You'll assist with domestic, laundry, and kitchen tasks, while building positive connections with our residents. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the highest standards will enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of our residents. What you'll do: Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in residents' bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, and facilities, to ensure they are clean and welcoming. Assist with meals: Help serve meals and assist our residents with eating and drinking, clear/reset tables, stack dishwasher and keep dining areas tidy. Laundry duties: Support with laundry tasks when needed, with full training provided. Accompany residents: Escort residents to their appointments, making sure they feel comfortable and safe. Build relationships: Establish positive connections with our residents, their families, and your colleagues, whilst sharing our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. What we're looking for: No experience necessary - we provide all the training you need to be a General Assistant. What's most important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to ensure that our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable environment and receive the care that suits them best. Commitment to excellence: Carry out all tasks to the highest possible standard. Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference. Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide support. Respect and patience: Each of our residents is unique. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations. Good communication skills: Clear and effective communication with our residents, their families, and colleagues. Self-motivation and adaptability: Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, remain resilient under pressure, and adapt positively to changing situations and demands. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below. Why join us? Rewarding work: Make a positive difference in our residents' lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life. Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development. Supportive environment: Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other. Ongoing development opportunities: We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Domestic Assistant, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaner, Support Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Maintenance Assistant, Hygiene Assistant, Enablement Assistant, Lunchtime Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Housekeeping Assistant, Assistant Housekeeper, Day Care Assistant, General Kitchen Assistant, General Service Assistant, Homecare Assistant and Laundry Assistant.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Joining our supportive team at Willow Court as a General Assistant, you'll play an essential role in the everyday running of our home. You'll assist with domestic, laundry, and kitchen tasks, while building positive connections with our residents. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the highest standards will enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of our residents. What you'll do: Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in residents' bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, and facilities, to ensure they are clean and welcoming. Assist with meals: Help serve meals and assist our residents with eating and drinking, clear/reset tables, stack dishwasher and keep dining areas tidy. Laundry duties: Support with laundry tasks when needed, with full training provided. Accompany residents: Escort residents to their appointments, making sure they feel comfortable and safe. Build relationships: Establish positive connections with our residents, their families, and your colleagues, whilst sharing our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. What we're looking for: No experience necessary - we provide all the training you need to be a General Assistant. What's most important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to ensure that our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable environment and receive the care that suits them best. Commitment to excellence: Carry out all tasks to the highest possible standard. Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference. Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide support. Respect and patience: Each of our residents is unique. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations. Good communication skills: Clear and effective communication with our residents, their families, and colleagues. Self-motivation and adaptability: Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, remain resilient under pressure, and adapt positively to changing situations and demands. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below. Why join us? Rewarding work: Make a positive difference in our residents' lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life. Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development. Supportive environment: Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other. Ongoing development opportunities: We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Domestic Assistant, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaner, Support Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Maintenance Assistant, Hygiene Assistant, Enablement Assistant, Lunchtime Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Housekeeping Assistant, Assistant Housekeeper, Day Care Assistant, General Kitchen Assistant, General Service Assistant, Homecare Assistant and Laundry Assistant.
We're currently recruiting a full time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Healthcare, contracted to 40 hours per week. As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our clients and customers. If you're a committed Cleaner looking for a role you'll shine in, we've got the position for you click apply for full job details
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
We're currently recruiting a full time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Healthcare, contracted to 40 hours per week. As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our clients and customers. If you're a committed Cleaner looking for a role you'll shine in, we've got the position for you click apply for full job details
The Role In your dream role, you ll receive: Competitive salary: £30,000 achievable on target earnings Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with extra special peak incentives. Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity payThe job:Working as part of our Retail team in Ashford, you will be a vital part of the store s success.We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers, so you ll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-day Making our customers feel at home through exceptional service. At Dreams, this means listening to customer s needs and guiding them, asking the right questions at the right time to find the perfect fit. Being on hand every step of the way whilst customers browse in store, from greeting at the door to getting to know them and their sleep preferences. Becoming a Sleepmatch Master, using our market-leading sleep technology to help customers choose the right mattress just for them. Sleepmatch is our bit of wizardry that makes the bed buying process simple and you ll love it! Helping to make the store look its absolute best, from general housekeeping and cleaning to updating displays. The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: People-first: You will have an engaging and positive personality, plus a natural ability to bond with customers. Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. Motivated: Whilst no previous sales experience is necessary, you will need to have the determination and motivation to work towards KPIs and sales targets. Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making our stores an enjoyable place to work, where each member of the team feels included and respected. Willing to learn: A great night s sleep is personal, so natural curiosity and willingness to learn will make you an excellent Bed Expert. Flexible: You ll need to be able to commit to working full time (38.5 hours per week). Our stores are awake 7 days a week, so you will be expected to work 5 out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. On these busy days, you ll have the opportunity earn even more commission! About Dreams About us:At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.Together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.With over 200 stores nationwide, you ll join our team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
The Role In your dream role, you ll receive: Competitive salary: £30,000 achievable on target earnings Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with extra special peak incentives. Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity payThe job:Working as part of our Retail team in Ashford, you will be a vital part of the store s success.We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers, so you ll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-day Making our customers feel at home through exceptional service. At Dreams, this means listening to customer s needs and guiding them, asking the right questions at the right time to find the perfect fit. Being on hand every step of the way whilst customers browse in store, from greeting at the door to getting to know them and their sleep preferences. Becoming a Sleepmatch Master, using our market-leading sleep technology to help customers choose the right mattress just for them. Sleepmatch is our bit of wizardry that makes the bed buying process simple and you ll love it! Helping to make the store look its absolute best, from general housekeeping and cleaning to updating displays. The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: People-first: You will have an engaging and positive personality, plus a natural ability to bond with customers. Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. Motivated: Whilst no previous sales experience is necessary, you will need to have the determination and motivation to work towards KPIs and sales targets. Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making our stores an enjoyable place to work, where each member of the team feels included and respected. Willing to learn: A great night s sleep is personal, so natural curiosity and willingness to learn will make you an excellent Bed Expert. Flexible: You ll need to be able to commit to working full time (38.5 hours per week). Our stores are awake 7 days a week, so you will be expected to work 5 out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. On these busy days, you ll have the opportunity earn even more commission! About Dreams About us:At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.Together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.With over 200 stores nationwide, you ll join our team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Cook Catering Assistant Hospitality Wrexham Private Hospital Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week £24,882 plus excellent benefits Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team on a permanent, full-time basis. Spire Yale Hospital is one of North Wales' leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high-quality care. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Working Hours: The main shifts are organized as follows: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, Monday to Friday, on a 7-day rota, with a requirement of working 1 in every 3 weekends. Contract type : Permanent As Cook, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage. Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the absence of the Senior Chef. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to): To assist other team members when necessary and maintain good working relationships To ensure all HACCP and health and safety guidelines are recorded and followed To assist with the service of food to staff, patients, consultants and visitors in all areas when required to do so To service the Staff Restaurant and maintain flow of food to service counters as required to the specified standard To prepare food and beverages for special functions and assist with other related activities as directed To produce meals for patients/visitors/consultants and staff at the required times, adhering to the specified standards of preparation, production and presentation To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygiene operations of the kitchen and ancillary areas To check in all deliveries as necessary making sure that all records are recorded To undertake cleaning duties as per cleaning schedules and maintain clean and tidy working conditions at all times To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times, reporting for duty at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform To meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences Who are we looking for? Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors Basic food hygiene and/or catering certificates are desirable but not essential Good communication skills Ability to establish rapport with all customers Have a committed approach to providing great customer service Accept responsibility for the identification of own training and development needs Have the ability to work under pressure Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
Cook Catering Assistant Hospitality Wrexham Private Hospital Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week £24,882 plus excellent benefits Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team on a permanent, full-time basis. Spire Yale Hospital is one of North Wales' leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high-quality care. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Working Hours: The main shifts are organized as follows: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, Monday to Friday, on a 7-day rota, with a requirement of working 1 in every 3 weekends. Contract type : Permanent As Cook, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage. Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the absence of the Senior Chef. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to): To assist other team members when necessary and maintain good working relationships To ensure all HACCP and health and safety guidelines are recorded and followed To assist with the service of food to staff, patients, consultants and visitors in all areas when required to do so To service the Staff Restaurant and maintain flow of food to service counters as required to the specified standard To prepare food and beverages for special functions and assist with other related activities as directed To produce meals for patients/visitors/consultants and staff at the required times, adhering to the specified standards of preparation, production and presentation To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygiene operations of the kitchen and ancillary areas To check in all deliveries as necessary making sure that all records are recorded To undertake cleaning duties as per cleaning schedules and maintain clean and tidy working conditions at all times To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times, reporting for duty at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform To meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences Who are we looking for? Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors Basic food hygiene and/or catering certificates are desirable but not essential Good communication skills Ability to establish rapport with all customers Have a committed approach to providing great customer service Accept responsibility for the identification of own training and development needs Have the ability to work under pressure Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Cinnamon Care Collection
Leicester, Leicestershire
New Care Home Opening September 2026 Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour plus company benefits Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For Please note - We cannot offer sponsorship for this position Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon. We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area. Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Main Responsibilities Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times. Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations. Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef. Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef s absence to the Chef. Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Person Specification Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
New Care Home Opening September 2026 Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour plus company benefits Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For Please note - We cannot offer sponsorship for this position Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon. We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area. Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Main Responsibilities Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times. Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations. Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef. Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef s absence to the Chef. Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Person Specification Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Kitchen Assistant Required Monday to Friday (Nights) Interaction Recruitment are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy Kitchen Assistant to join our clients team on a permanent night shift. Hours: Monday to Friday 18:00 PM 2:00 AM Pay: £15.00 £16.00 per hour, depending on experience About the Role: This is an evening kitchen support role working alongside another team member in a busy environment. The main responsibilities include: Reheating and preparing food to a high standard. Serving food quickly and professionally. Operating the till and handling customer transactions. Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. Washing up throughout the shift. Cleaning and closing down the kitchen at the end of the evening. Keeping work areas organised, stocked, and ready for service. Working efficiently as part of a team while following food safety procedures. The role is generally carried out by two people , which allows us to maintain good working practices, provide mutual support, and ensure staff safety during late-night shifts. On rare occasions, due to unexpected staff absence, you may be required to work independently, so confidence, initiative, and reliability are important. We're Looking For Someone Who Is: Reliable and punctual. Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Friendly, professional, and customer-focused. Comfortable working late evening and early morning hours. Able to work independently when required. Previous kitchen, catering, or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. If you're looking for a well-paid evening role and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or call us on (phone number removed) !
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Kitchen Assistant Required Monday to Friday (Nights) Interaction Recruitment are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy Kitchen Assistant to join our clients team on a permanent night shift. Hours: Monday to Friday 18:00 PM 2:00 AM Pay: £15.00 £16.00 per hour, depending on experience About the Role: This is an evening kitchen support role working alongside another team member in a busy environment. The main responsibilities include: Reheating and preparing food to a high standard. Serving food quickly and professionally. Operating the till and handling customer transactions. Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. Washing up throughout the shift. Cleaning and closing down the kitchen at the end of the evening. Keeping work areas organised, stocked, and ready for service. Working efficiently as part of a team while following food safety procedures. The role is generally carried out by two people , which allows us to maintain good working practices, provide mutual support, and ensure staff safety during late-night shifts. On rare occasions, due to unexpected staff absence, you may be required to work independently, so confidence, initiative, and reliability are important. We're Looking For Someone Who Is: Reliable and punctual. Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Friendly, professional, and customer-focused. Comfortable working late evening and early morning hours. Able to work independently when required. Previous kitchen, catering, or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. If you're looking for a well-paid evening role and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or call us on (phone number removed) !
Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour plus company benefits Bank Contract A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies To Work For Netley Court is a purpose-built 65 bedded residential care home set in the heart of the village of Netley Abbey caring for dementia and residential residents. We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team on an 'as and when' basis. This will be to cover ad hoc sickness and pre-booked annual leave. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area. Main Responsibilities Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times. Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations. Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef. Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef s absence to the Chef. Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Person Specification Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour plus company benefits Bank Contract A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies To Work For Netley Court is a purpose-built 65 bedded residential care home set in the heart of the village of Netley Abbey caring for dementia and residential residents. We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team on an 'as and when' basis. This will be to cover ad hoc sickness and pre-booked annual leave. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area. Main Responsibilities Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times. Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations. Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef. Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef s absence to the Chef. Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Person Specification Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Job Purpose To ensure that the grounds of the crematorium are maintained to a high standard, and to provide assistance to other crematorium staff with their duties. Outline of Duties To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc. To carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard. To undertake general grounds maintenance, including laying turf, maintenance and creation of memorial areas, site preparation and construction as necessary. To be responsible for allocated machinery. Duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant. Maintain floral displays in designated areas; allocate specific areas for floral tributes and dispose of flowers and floral tributes as necessary. Process enquiries from the general public and funeral directors. To ensure the collection, identification, storage and final disposal of cremated remains in the Garden of Remembrance is maintained correctly and documented. The ability to work in all weather conditions. Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at busy services A high degree of care and understanding is a major requirement of the post. Job holders must be of a height and strength permitting them to shoulder a coffin as part of a 4-person team during services. Assist with driving memorial and burial initiatives with community events and FD/Celebrant engagement Take an equal part in weekend rota for services and during busy cremation times. Key Competencies Client focus Good communication skills Self-management Team working Adaptability Problem solving Integrity, sensitivity and commitment Benefits Offered One of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer comprehensive benefits. 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays Day off for your birthday Death in Service Benefit - 4 x salary Company pension 3% employers contribution, 5% employees contribution Employee assistance programme Health Cash Plan Discretionary bonus scheme Employee Referral Bonus Program Apply Now.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose To ensure that the grounds of the crematorium are maintained to a high standard, and to provide assistance to other crematorium staff with their duties. Outline of Duties To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc. To carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard. To undertake general grounds maintenance, including laying turf, maintenance and creation of memorial areas, site preparation and construction as necessary. To be responsible for allocated machinery. Duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant. Maintain floral displays in designated areas; allocate specific areas for floral tributes and dispose of flowers and floral tributes as necessary. Process enquiries from the general public and funeral directors. To ensure the collection, identification, storage and final disposal of cremated remains in the Garden of Remembrance is maintained correctly and documented. The ability to work in all weather conditions. Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at busy services A high degree of care and understanding is a major requirement of the post. Job holders must be of a height and strength permitting them to shoulder a coffin as part of a 4-person team during services. Assist with driving memorial and burial initiatives with community events and FD/Celebrant engagement Take an equal part in weekend rota for services and during busy cremation times. Key Competencies Client focus Good communication skills Self-management Team working Adaptability Problem solving Integrity, sensitivity and commitment Benefits Offered One of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer comprehensive benefits. 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays Day off for your birthday Death in Service Benefit - 4 x salary Company pension 3% employers contribution, 5% employees contribution Employee assistance programme Health Cash Plan Discretionary bonus scheme Employee Referral Bonus Program Apply Now.
Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk Pay: £12.71 Per Hour Hours: 30 Hours Per Week About the Home Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Domestic / Kitchen Assistant on behalf of a highly regarded, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich. This award-winning care home provides high-quality residential care within a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence while receiving compassionate, person-centred care. With 36 en-suite bedrooms, the home offers a comfortable setting where residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms, creating a true home-from-home atmosphere. The experienced and dedicated care team supports residents with a range of care needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and old age, delivering tailored care plans that promote dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. Designed entirely on one level, the home enables residents to move around safely and independently. Bright communal lounges, attractive gardens and welcoming visiting areas provide plenty of opportunities for relaxation, social interaction and quality time with family and friends. Life at the home includes: Award-winning, family-run residential care 36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms Beautiful landscaped gardens and bright communal areas Spacious single-level layout promoting independence Personalised, resident-focused care and support Friendly, experienced team committed to delivering exceptional care Warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike The Role As a Domestic / Kitchen Assistant , you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while supporting the kitchen team in providing nutritious meals for residents. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the home Cleaning residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas Supporting infection prevention and hygiene procedures Assisting with food preparation and meal service Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and organised Following food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH procedures Working closely with colleagues to provide an excellent service for residents About You Previous experience in a domestic, housekeeping or kitchen role is desirable Reliable, hardworking and organised with excellent attention to detail Able to work effectively as part of a friendly team Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards Willingness to undertake training where required Caring, respectful and committed to enhancing residents' quality of life Benefits & Perks £12.71 per hour Part Time 30 hours per week Paid breaks Ongoing training and development Supportive family-run working environment Stable and friendly staff team Opportunity to make a real difference to residents every day To Apply Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk Pay: £12.71 Per Hour Hours: 30 Hours Per Week About the Home Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Domestic / Kitchen Assistant on behalf of a highly regarded, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich. This award-winning care home provides high-quality residential care within a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence while receiving compassionate, person-centred care. With 36 en-suite bedrooms, the home offers a comfortable setting where residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms, creating a true home-from-home atmosphere. The experienced and dedicated care team supports residents with a range of care needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and old age, delivering tailored care plans that promote dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. Designed entirely on one level, the home enables residents to move around safely and independently. Bright communal lounges, attractive gardens and welcoming visiting areas provide plenty of opportunities for relaxation, social interaction and quality time with family and friends. Life at the home includes: Award-winning, family-run residential care 36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms Beautiful landscaped gardens and bright communal areas Spacious single-level layout promoting independence Personalised, resident-focused care and support Friendly, experienced team committed to delivering exceptional care Warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike The Role As a Domestic / Kitchen Assistant , you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while supporting the kitchen team in providing nutritious meals for residents. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the home Cleaning residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas Supporting infection prevention and hygiene procedures Assisting with food preparation and meal service Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and organised Following food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH procedures Working closely with colleagues to provide an excellent service for residents About You Previous experience in a domestic, housekeeping or kitchen role is desirable Reliable, hardworking and organised with excellent attention to detail Able to work effectively as part of a friendly team Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards Willingness to undertake training where required Caring, respectful and committed to enhancing residents' quality of life Benefits & Perks £12.71 per hour Part Time 30 hours per week Paid breaks Ongoing training and development Supportive family-run working environment Stable and friendly staff team Opportunity to make a real difference to residents every day To Apply Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .
