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Activities Coordinator – required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, working weekends on rota
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
Do you have a creative flare & want to make a difference everyday?
We are looking for a Wellbeing Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community.
What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below:

Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents.
Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme
Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area.
Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives! Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas
Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals
Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events

About You:
We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents.

An understanding of care sector would be advantageous
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Good planning & development skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential

In Return:
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If Wellbeing Coordinator role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing activities, activity assistant, lifestyle, wellbeing, arts, crafts, entertainment, events coordinator, care assistant

Housekeepers required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Hermitage House’ in Thrapston, NN14 4GN, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 07:30/15:30, 5 days per week, Mon-Sun )
Hermitage House Care Home is located in Thrapston & is a 67 bedded luxury care home and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE HOUSEKEEPER ROLE
Within your role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Our Housekeepers have the highest of standards when it comes to our Homes. They have exceptional attention to detail, a keen eye for anything out of place as well as making sure all our Residents personal clothing and bedding are washed, pressed, and folded immaculately. They also make sure that our Residents rooms are to the highest of standard of cleanliness and hygiene through thorough cleaning, no surface is left unchecked. They really are a key cog in our family.
ABOUT YOU
We want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You will be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team

Experience as a housekeeper or laundry assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an exceptional eye for detail
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Knowledge or understanding of the care sector

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Housekeeper role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.
You may have experience as
Cleaner, domestic cleaner, laundry assistant, general assistant, maintenance cleaner, washing assistant, maid, cleaning facilitator, cleaning attendant, service cleaner, cleaning supervisor, Hospital cleaner

Activities Coordinator – Woodlands Care & Nursing Home in Colliers Wood, London SW19 -Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 30 Hours per week, (Shift times to be discussed at interview)
Woodlands House Care & Nursing Home is a well-established part of the community in Colliers Wood, Southwest London. The friendly and compassionate care staff, led by Edmund the manager are on hand to provide residential, specialist dementia and round the clock nursing care in a modern, comfortable setting
Do you have creative flare & want to make a difference everyday?
We are looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community.
What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below:

Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents.
Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme
Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area.
Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives! Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas
Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals
Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events

About You
We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents.

An understanding of care sector would be advantageous
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Good planning & development skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential

In Return:
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If Activities Coordinator role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing, lifestyle, wellbeing, drama, social recreation, entertainment executive, events coordinator, care assistant.

Chef required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at xxxxxxxxxxx to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
THE CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.
You will …

Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,
Experience as a chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,

Senior Care Assistant - Nights - required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Hermitage House’ in Thrapston, NN14 4GN, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: Nights, 33 hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 20:00-08:00)
Hermitage House Care Home is located in Thrapston & is a 67 bedded luxury care home and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
Supporting residents at meals time
Mentor & assist new employees.
Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.
Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants

*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details.
ABOUT YOUOur fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
Be no stranger to working night shifts
Have a friendly & caring attitude.
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
Great communication skills, both written & verbal.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.

Deputy Care Home Manager required for our brand-new luxury care home Selwood House in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part Country Court Family.
Hours: 40 Hours per week working weekends per rota (Shift Times 09:00-17:00)
Would you like to be part of our new Team at Selwood House Care Home?
Selwood House Care Home is due to open at the beginning of September 2023 & will accommodate up to 84 residents, and will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door..
ABOUT THE DEPUTY MANAGER ROLE
Within your role as the Deputy Care Manager you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Here are some of the responsibilities:

Responsible for monitoring standards of care delivered by qualified and unqualified care staff..
Prepare the staff duty rota to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
Responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
Act as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are promptly investigated and dealt with appropriately.
Liaise with the Home Manager across the range of operational activity to be able to assume responsibility for managing the Home during the manager’s scheduled and unscheduled absences.
Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.

Please note: This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties and you will be required to cover some shifts on the floor as required night or day.
ABOUT YOU
You will support the Home Manager across all aspects of Home Management, providing a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives:

You will already be a Deputy Manager or have at least 2 years’ experience as a or Team Leader in Care
Have strong leadership skills & are highly motivated
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have strong written & verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care
Have an NVQ Level 5 is a great advantage or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Deputy Care Home Manager role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
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Senior Care Assistant - Nights - required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Hermitage House’ in Thrapston, NN14 4GN, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: Nights, 33 hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 20:00-08:00)
Hermitage House Care Home is located in Thrapston & is a 67 bedded luxury care home and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
Supporting residents at meals time
Mentor & assist new employees.
Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.
Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants

*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details.
ABOUT YOUOur fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
Be no stranger to working night shifts
Have a friendly & caring attitude.
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
Great communication skills, both written & verbal.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.

Care Assistant - required for our luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0800-2000)
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working long shifts
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, senior care assistant, Support staff, Social Care Worker jobs, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, NHS Support Worker.

Wellbeing Lead– required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Hermitage House’ in Thrapston, NN14 4GN, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 37 hours per week available, working weekends on rota
Hermitage House Care Home is located in Thrapston & is a 67 bedded luxury care home and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care.
Are you someone who is fun, full of ideas and can lead a team?
We have an amazing opportunity for a creative, passionate and dedicated individual to join Hermitage House Care Home as a Wellbeing Lead and become part of the Country Court Family. Country Court are united by the unshakeable belief that everyone deserves a great life. A quality life. A full life. So, it’s our job and the job of the Wellbeing Lead to ensure that however old you are, you’re able to live life to the full.
About The Wellbeing Lead Role:
What you will be doing is hard to capture, below are some of the key parts of the role:

Responsibility for supervising and managing a small team of Wellbeing Coordinators which includes induction, training, supervision and general oversight.


Get to know all our residents likes, dislikes and their greatest wish!
Manage the activities budget, including planning & delivery of fundraising events.


Build and manage relationships with the local community to ensure continuity of social connections for the residents.
Create working rotas to accommodate all wellbeing team members.
Evaluate participation across the home to ensure inclusion and opportunities for all residents.

Please have a look at the full job description for more details
About You:
We are looking for an individual who can manage a small team & strives to make a difference every day to the lives of our residents:

Experience of working within the care sector
At least 1 years’ experience working in a fundraising capacity OR activities type role.
Have a friendly & caring attitude.
Experience of working with people living with dementia
An’ ideas’ person who is inventive, who can ‘celebrate moments of magic.
Good planning & development skills
Excellent communication skills that bring people together.
Experience of managing a small team.
Have experience and understanding of health & wellbeing.

In Return:
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff.

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If Wellbeing Lead role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Wellbeing Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Durham DH1

Start Date: December

Salary: £80 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about Early Years?

Do you have previous experience working with young children?

Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude in your work?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Primary and Nursery School in the central Durham area working within their 2 year old provision however may be required to support in other Early years/ KS1 classes. It is an amazing school with great resources to support the learning and development of EYFS pupils and all of the staff work as a great team.

This nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner on a long-term basis, leading to a permanent role for the right nursery practitioner. The successful Early Years Practitioner will have previous experience working within an early years setting, as well as a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. You will work with the team to give children new opportunities to learn and develop whilst supporting their growth.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working with young children in an early years setting
• A positive and caring approach to supporting children learn and develop

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed payment scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in the position of Early Years Practitioner, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this brilliant opportunity.

EMAIL: rosie.rafferty@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.  

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. 

We are now seeking to appoint to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), a key member of the University's executive team with overall management responsibility for a portfolio that includes: the Academic Registry, Estates and Facilities, Computing and Information Services and Strategic Delivery Unit. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and Warden, and working closely with senior colleagues, the COO will be responsible for providing leadership to the development and effective delivery of these professional services. They will also work in partnership with other senior colleagues to build alignment across the University's wider operations at a time of significant change and transformation in the sector.

Passionate about education and research, the successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of shaping modern, service-oriented and cost-effective professional service operations within large and complex organisations, ideally within Higher Education. They will have empathy with Durham's purpose and values and enjoy working in close partnership with senior colleagues in pursuit of our strategic ambitions.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

How to Apply

Durham University are working in partnership with Perrett Laver to recruit to this post. Applications submitted via this portal will not be considered.

The closing date for applications which should consist of a covering letter and full CV detailing academic and professional qualifications is 9am GMT on Monday 9th December 2024.

Applications can be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4474/chief_operating_officer/. Please quote reference 7592.

To arrange an informal conversation, please email Anna Murphy (anna.murphy@perrettlaver).

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Please visit the following links in order to find more information about the use of personal information provided by candidates to Perrett Laver and the University:

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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Vacancy details
Salary: Up to £33,593 (Depending on experience)Reference: SR1643
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Job DetailsThe Personal Assistant to the Principal is a pivotal role within the Executive Leadership and Senior Management Team support function. The incumbent will join an existing team to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Principal, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day college tasks, activities, and strategic priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage realistic and manageable diaries for the Principal.
Schedule, moderate, and minute college committee meetings, ensuring all aspects are organised, agendas developed, and prompt minutes and actions taken.
Receive, sort, and prioritise mail and emails, responding to routine correspondence with a high level of communication skills.
Produce documentation such as briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Support impending work deadlines for both internal and external commitments.
Manage internal logging and reporting processes or systems as allocated within the PA team.
Screen calls, enquiries, and requests in compliance with college process and policy.
Meet and greet visitors, ensuring hospitality arrangements are in place.
Coordinate CPD arrangements including travel and accommodation.
Provide cover across the team, supporting other ELT or SMT members as required.
Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Personal Assistant experience with diary management at a senior level, preferably at C-suite level.
Strong problem-solving ability and customer service skills.
Flexible proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
Experience dealing with sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office package.
The right candidate will have:
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Personal Assistant working at senior/C-suite level.
Proficiency in IT systems.
Data protection and confidentiality awareness.
Previous experience within a college or educational institute.
Job Requirements:
Good level of general education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
Advanced IT Skills in MS Office.
Administrative or secretarial qualification.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions

Job Details Salary: £23,442Location: Palmers Campus Hours: 37 Hours per week, 52 weeksContract Type: Permanent Reference: SR1765TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE HEAD TO THE USP COLLEGE WEBSITEJob Overview: General maintenance duties relating to the care, security, and maintenance of the buildings and to provide a service to staff, students and contractors on a shift pattern as part of the Facilities and Estates Team for USP College campuses.Role Requirements: To provide and promote a high level of customer service to the staff, students, contractors, visitors, emergency services and other users of the College To ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy of the College and other instructions given as necessary. Rectifying or reporting defects where appropriate and reporting or rectifying safety hazards or unsafe working arrangements. To ensure appropriate security levels are adhered to with response to alarm activations or similar call-outs relating to all college functions. Adhere to day to day and emergency procedures relating to locking/unlocking functions, alarms, liaising with emergency services and the safety of our students. Provide appropriate access to the buildings in the event of adverse weather conditions or similar emergency situations. Attend to all enquiries and assist in the efficient maintenance, inspection and repair of the plant, equipment, furniture, fixtures & fittings and fabric of the buildings and outbuildings. Attend and assist with clearing, cleaning and other housekeeping duties deemed necessary by the Deputy Head of Estates and Compliance. To assist as required with Maintaining and following procedure for logging and delivery of incoming parcels and deliveries to the college. Attend to and assist with the day-to-day operation of the reprographics service. Assist with College Lettings. Attend all meetings and events as specified by Management, as deemed necessary for College purposes, to provide effective support and meet service requirements.The right candidate will have:A high standard of communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise their workload Have a team orientated ethosWhy choose us:
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail. What we offer: A competitive salary. A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability. Collaborative working with parents and carers to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work. A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn. Excellent CPD opportunities. Onsite parking. Onsite canteen & coffee shop with locally sourced ingredients. A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership. Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance. *subject to terms & conditions

Job Details
A role centred on event-focused marketing - Take the lead in producing and distributing innovative and inspiring content for a diverse range of stakeholders. This position will oversee the collection, creation, and dissemination of news stories, on-campus activities, and educational materials to engage all parties involved. Manage our brand image and influence how the College is perceived through both external and internal marketing efforts. Engage and expand our 15,000 social media followers with content that highlights our career-focused and innovative approach to education. Your ultimate goal will be to create and deliver compelling campaigns to achieve student recruitment objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Nurture and expand our alumni network, building relationships that strengthen our community and showcase the impact of USP College - driving our career-focused approach.
Build, forge and maintain meaningful connections with our wider community. Through social media engagements and conversations as well as relationship building to collaboratively share USP College’s story.
Unleash your creativity as you curate and share exciting stories across a multitude of platforms, from newsletters to social media, website to staff intranet. Your storytelling and information gathering will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression of USP College.
Be the driving force and lead our internal communications initiatives, ensuring that colleagues are informed, inspired, and engaged as ambassadors of our college's strategy. Utilise a variety of channels to disseminate information effectively including monthly newsletters, updating our college app and exploring new methods for engagement and delivery.
Champion the values and strategic direction of the college and empower others to become brand ambassadors.
Assist in the preparation, design, and delivery of eye-catching publicity materials for various purposes, including events, student recruitment, and public relations. Your creative flair and eye for details will play a pivotal role in promoting our college's offerings and achievements to a range of stakeholders.
Coordinate digital campaigns in alignment with our marketing calendar, strategically hitting key milestones in the recruitment and learner journey. Your ability to plan and execute campaigns will be crucial in achieving our objectives.
Ensure consistency and adherence in our college brand across all internal and external communications and publications. You'll be the guardian of our visual identity, ensuring that every piece of content reflects our brand values including continuous monitoring and challenging of colleagues.
Provide support to the Marketing Team in various operational activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote our college effectively and achieve our targets.
Provide evaluative reports of promotional activities and digital campaigns.
The right candidate will have:
A high standard of communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Microsoft office and ability to adapt to new software
Ability to prioritise their workload
Have a team orientated ethos
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions

Care Assistant - required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Hermitage House’ in Thrapston, NN14 4GN, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: Days, 33 hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 08:00-20:00)
Hermitage House Care Home is located in Thrapston & is a 67 bedded luxury care home and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working long shifts
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, Carer, support worker, dementia, Alzheimer’s, care worker, health and social care, healthcare, senior care assistant.