Total 45 Customer Service job vacancies in Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SA

Support Worker Poole - £12.01 ph

Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday ranging from 10:00-22:00, 15:00-22:00, 07:00-18:00, 10:00-15:00 including some weekends and sleep ins

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Female* Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our supported living service in Taunton is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role


Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
Menu design and planning.
Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream- access your wages at any-time


Career Development
We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.
We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Ferndown

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Job Vacancy Dorset. No experience needed.

Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Commutable from: Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Verwood, Wimborne, Blandford Forum, Dorchester

Due to the rural location of this job vacancy, a Car Driver is essential. While previous experience is not needed, the ability and desire to build a professional and trusted relationship with our young people is crucial.

Benefits

Salary: £21,000 - £22,900 per annum, Actual Salary DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time only
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Life assurance, Competitive pension, Health cash back plan
High street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme, Bike to work scheme
Fully funded training and qualification.
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to partner with an exceptional provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living for Children, Young People, and Adults with disabilities, including Autism. We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Residential College for Younger Adults with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is crucial in preparing them for adult life and supporting their transition into further education, employment, or training.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning, providing additional explanations when necessary.
Ensure the safety and welfare of young people, maintaining a high standard of safeguarding at all times.
Assist young people in setting and achieving their Education and Healthcare plan targets.
Promote positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting responses to meet individual needs.
Accurately document all accidents, incidents, or health & safety issues in accordance with school policies.
Facilitate participation in group activities, respecting choices and encouraging social interactions and friendships.
Essential Criteria:
Level 3 Diploma or equivalent for Children or Adults.
Experience working with Younger Adults aged 16 - 25 years old.
Ideal experience within an Educational Special Needs setting.
Understanding of Safeguarding principles & Deprivation of Liberties.
Experience managing challenging behaviours.
Ability to engage students in positive, enabling relationships.
Safeguarding and Compliance:

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Aurora Group is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Apply now to join a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs!

Full Time, Maintenance Officer / Technician, job vacancy close to the Ferndown area of Dorset. This vacancy is just off the A338 which is commutable from Ferndown, Salisbury or Bournemouth all within 30 minutes commute.

Benefits
£25K - £27’300 Depending on Experience.
Full-time, 40-hours per week.
Life assurance, Health Cash back plan & pension.
Car lease scheme, bike to work scheme.
Perk-box scheme.
Free parking on site.
Duties
As our Maintenance Officer / Technician you would be joining a fabulously friendly team. Your role will be to support the teams to ensure Health & Safety measures are in place throughout the grounds and facilities. You will always ensure our buildings are fit for purpose for the Young People we support. Duties include:

General Site Maintenance & repairs.
Carry out regular inspections of the school to ensure upkeep of standards.
Inspections, upkeep & maintenance of all areas including buildings and outside areas.
Comply with Health & Safety policies whilst carrying out your duties.
Keeping accurate records of all maintenance carried out.
Report any damages, defects, and malfunctions to the Maintenance Leader.
You will work with the central estates department, supporting the development of the services through site expansion projects and integrating new/developed buildings.
Criteria
General maintenance knowledge, including basic joinery, electrical fittings, and plumbing.
Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
Understanding of hot and cold-water systems.
Knowledge of good working trade practices.

Apply
Once you have applied one of our team will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

Do you love to chat and socialise with people? Would you consider yourself as a people person? Are you a good listener who remembers small details? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Join us as a Customer Assistant in our Poole Club offering a 40 Hour contract which includes daytime, evening, weekends and late night shift patterns.

The Role You’ll Play

As a Customer Assistant you go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to our Customers. You make sure our Customers have an outstanding experience every single time they visit the Club to enhance their overall experience.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits


Help@Hand – a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more
Thrive App – for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS
My Eva – an online financial expert to help with any money-related matters
Buzz Brights Apprenticeships including – Customer Service Level 3
Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses
In-house Training – Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more
Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing
4 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues)
Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
Refer a Friend Scheme
Pension Scheme


Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team


Build rapport and relationships with Customers
Be flexible on tasks across all areas of the Club from front of house, book sales, treasury, machines, the bar area and kitchen including, general housekeeping throughout the Club, checking the toilets and ensuring presentation is always to a high standard
Support with other duties as requested by the line manager
Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live


The Winning Combination We’re Looking For


Experience in delivering first class, personalised customer service in a face-to-face role, preferably in a hospitality, retail or leisure environment
Outstanding communication skills that can be adapted to different situations when necessary
Experience of handling cash and basic numeracy knowledge
You are confident at challenging the way things are done and can make sure all Customers follow our company policies and standards


Applicants must be 18+

Position:Extra Care Registered Manager

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager

About you:

We are looking for a passionate and commercial leader to support the growth and development of our Extra Care Servicesandas an extension of our Cera family. As one of thelargest service providers we have an opportunity to bring service and support to the most vulnerable in our communities and continue on our journey to being the UK's fastest growing technology-enabled care provider.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a natural leader who adopts both a commercial and people first approach and enjoys the challenge of building a successful team in partnership with our local authorities.

You will be responsible for developing the people and processes that result in a high-performing and compliant scheme, as well as, continuing to work to align these with the wider Cera teams.

Responsibilities:

- Adopt a Carer-first approach in all that you do, continually looking to improve how we administer and deliver care in our schemes.

- Oversee the creation of individualised, person-centred support packages that work towards meeting identified outcomes with the service users, their carer's and the purchasing authority.

- Take an active role in reviewing and amending service packages in partnership with scheme staff and central teams.

- We regularly evaluate service goals and quality objectives and need our Registered Managers to undertake this and deliver actions for areas identified as requiring improvement.

- Accurate and legible records are key to help us monitor our support for our service users but also to meet our regulatory requirements. You will be regularly auditing our records and files to make sure they meet standards.

- Whilst our people and service users are our most important focus you will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Cera policies and procedures as well as taking action where individuals do not adhere to these.

- Ensure compliance with statutory and Cera requirements on all reportable areas within the service provision.

- Maintain the operations of Cera at the standard agreed with the Regional Director and Quality & Compliance team, within the financial budget or other parameters set.

- Partner with Finance and Operations colleagues to measure weekly expenditure to ensure budget is maintained.

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly with our Business Development teams and Local Authorities so we can acquire new contracts and support packages.

- Commit to join and actively participate in the Skills for Care Managers Network to help to further develop our profile within the industry.

- Plan and attend regular meetings with all stakeholders to keep abreast of views, developments, opportunities and expectations.

What we're looking for:

- Previous experience working in a regulated care environment is a must.

- SVQ/NVQ Diploma level 5 Health and Social Care would be desirable but not essential.

- Registered with SSSC (Scotland only)

- Someone compliant with the knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

- A leader, someone comfortable leading a team and overseeing budgets.

- Knowledge of leading a team and working within a multi-disciplinary environment.

- Previous experience of working as a manager within a extra care/supported living environment

- Experience of working with Service Users who have additional support or complex needs.

- A leader with a passion for delivering excellent care to a high standard.

Benefits:

- Great Career development opportunities with a fast-growing Company.

- Hardworking team looking to utilise Technology to improve Care in the UK.

You'll have access to:

- Training and development for your role and future Career with Cera

- Lifeworks discount platform and Employee Assistance Programme

- Refer a Friend scheme

What's it like to be part of the Cera Team?

Our team is made up of academics, innovators, start-up accelerators and care experts, all connected by a vision to build a better future for care through the combination of best-in-class carers, empowered by technology.

You have the opportunity to join a purpose-driven company at the tipping point of transformation. You'll play a key part in the evolution of Cera and make a real impact, now and in the future.

We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being to create a workplace where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, no matter who you are or where you're from. Where individuality is a source of confidence, because difference makes the world a better place. People from cultural or gender diverse backgrounds, women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Position:Care Coordinator

Reporting to:Branch Manager

Role:

We are looking for a Care Coordinator to join our team at Cera Care Ltd. In this role, you will effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of high quality care services, ensuring that Care Workers are matched to Clients based on the level and type of care they need, along with, when possible, being in close proximity.

Requirements:

- Ideally NVQ/SVQ 2 or 3 qualified (not essential)

- Registered with the SSSC

- Ideally 2 years experience working as a care coordinator for a Domiciliary Care Agency.

- Knowledge of CQC/CI/CIW Compliance is essential.

- Ideally experienced in conducting care assessments, care reviews and being able to motivate care staff.

- Organised, methodical, and a good eye for detail.

- Being flexible around working schedules, roles and responsibility as it is a fast growing start up environment

- Being a team player is extremely crucial to this role.

You'll have access to:

- NVQ and in-house Training and development for your role and future Career with us

- We Care our new employee benefits platform which offers shopping discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Mobile phone and other required tech

- Company pension scheme

- 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays on top

- Paid DBS/PVG

- We willfund your qualificationsbut there is a SSSC (Scotland)registration fee to be paid by the employee

- We willfund your qualificationsbut there is a SCW (Wales)registration fee to be paid by the employee

- Mileage Allowance

- Service and recognition rewards

About Cera:

Cera's vision is to empower people to live their best lives, in their own home, through the use of technology, professional care and support. Joining Cera, you are contributing to making this vision a reality. The work you do promotes the dignity, respect, independence and choice of our service users, enabling you to make a real difference.

We are changing the way people receive care by empowering our professional carers with insight and improved decision making. Our technology is enabling carers to do what they do best, care.

To read more about Cera click here:https://ceracare.co.uk/why-cera

Vacancies for Walkers & Drivers,

LOCATION: Knowsley including - Towerhill, Kirkby, Fazakerley and other surrounding areas.

SALARY: £12 per hour weekdays and £12.30 per hour weekends Real living wage employer

SHIFT PATTERNS: Breakfasts and Lunches / Teas and Beds

MILEAGE: 45p per mile allowance included

Care Assistant Benefits

Working as a Care Assistant for Local Solutions, you can expect the following great benefits:

WELCOME BONUS:

£100 when you complete your first 100 hours of paid care.

o Free uniform Which includes an excellent quality fleece and waterproof coat.


o Paid Training - you will receive £100 in your first pay to cover your time spent completing your training.


o Provide all staff with a Free Enhanced DBS.


o Blue Light Card.


o Access to a full Employee Assistance Programmer.


o 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.


o Annual awards for nominated employees.


o In house referral scheme


Local Solutions provide person centered care in the community of Knowsley. We are currently recruiting care assistants to work in:

Knowsley and other surrounding areas.

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes within the Knowsley area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role with a leading Health and Social Care Charity. No experience is required and training will be provided.

If you have a spare room in your home you may be able to provide a young person with support and earn up to £230 a week which may not affect your benefits.

If you are interested and would like further information please contact JMorgan@localsolutions.org.uk.

Hours ranging from 8pm - 10am. Part Time / Full Time / Bank Hours Available

The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We are looking for a Nights Support Worker to join our team who aligns with our ethos that everyone has a personal best. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including adult mental health, acquired brain injury, children’s specialist education, children’s residential services and fostering services.

The Forum School and Residential Home is a 52-week residential specialist school in Dorset providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and complex needs.

The Forum School is currently working towards reshaping the way in which specialists support young people into adulthood and seeks to prepare them for possible employment and lifelong fulfilment.

Purpose of the role

The role of the Nights Support Worker is to play an active part in supporting young people who have Autism to live fun-filled, meaningful lives. This is achieved by people with a passion for providing our young people with a supportive, family environment within our the on-site homes. Our team help our young people to overcome barriers that have previously prevented them from building relationships with peers and adults, making progress in life and finding a place of significance in their community.

The caring role requires the ability to support our young people by providing physical and emotional care should it be required during the waking night. Using a highly therapeutic approach aligned with the multidisciplinary teams across The Forum School, our Nights Support Workers provide a happy, secure, caring and effective environment in support of the waking day curriculum aims.

Night Support Work is a vital role that supports all that can be achieved throughout the waking day. This includes working directly with the young people at times but also working behind the scenes completing essential tasks such as helping to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the home and domestic tasks such as ensuring the young people’s laundry is done. Being able to work closely within a team and independently are key criteria for being successful in this role.

Night Support Workers have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in young people’s lives. Your ambition to see our young people live full and active, fun-filled lives will have a profound impact on the wellbeing and development of the young people in your care.

As a Night Support Worker you will:

• Supervise and support young people in their Forum School home if they wake during the night and support with their morning routines
• Support young people with any prescribed emergency medication.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people
• Encourage and motivate young people to wake and prepare for their day
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/records
• To help young people grow in their own sense of confidence and identity.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Hours ranging from 7am - 10pm. Part Time / Full Time / Bank Hours Available

Hourly rate raising for £13 once qualified!

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.

We are The Forum School, a 38-52 weeks school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in Blandford Forum. Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own! We’re seeking to recruit some great new support workers; people with the right values and behaviours to work with our children and young people – could this be you?

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker

Above all we want someone that shares in our values. These are:

• A commitment to helping children and young people in our care to achieve their personal best
• Treating the people we support with compassion
• Showing dignity and respect to the people that they will be working with
• Having trust and respect for all members of our team.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our young people are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the football, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

As a key part of the dedicated teams we allocate to every child, you’ll have a vital role in helping children learn and develop skills for life. You don’t need any special qualifications for this role, but you do need to share our passion to help children be the very best they can be. In return, our new and improved training programmes will help you develop your professional skills. And you’ll also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and, just like our residents, you will be learning all the time through our on-going mentoring and support.

We are looking for Support Workers that are:

• Passionate about improving the lives of others
• A positive and consistent role model to others
• Innovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirational
• A calm and listening person with a mature, supportive approach
• Flexible in working shift patterns on a rota basis to suit your needs
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Seeking career development and training.

Fully supported 6 month probationary period- You will receive a mentor and line manager to help you get the best start to your career at The Forum School

We also offer a Level 3 RQF Child and young person's workforce qualification- FREE

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Beaufort Care Group

Location: Bournemouth & surrounding areas

Salary: From £30,000 per annum, inclusive of enhancements

Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities

Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays

Why work with us

Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates

Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events

Professional Development: Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company

About the Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted ‘parent figure’ for looked-after children.

Your responsibilities include:

Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds

Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive

Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s leisure interests

Ensuring a structured, safe, comfortable home environment

Following regulatory processes which includes good administration and recording of information

About you

To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we’re looking for candidates who are:

Dedicated to child safeguarding

Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children

Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s welfare

Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours

Proactive and creative in activity planning

Capable of practical ‘life skills’ including cooking, cleaning and good home management

Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child’s needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards

Essential must haves

A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Bournemouth, Ferndown and Ringwood with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.

More About Beaufort Care Group

Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Bournemouth, Ringwood and surrounding areas. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable children’s homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.

Wild Capital

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ecologist to join our growing team at Wild Capital. The position is permanent with opportunities to grow with the company. The position will be based out of Wimborne, Dorset with opportunities to travel around England to our national network of nature reserves. This is an excellent opportunity for you to have exposure to an exciting, new and growing market with a leading national mitigation provider. We are looking for an ecologist with a strong work ethic, a commercial mindset and hunger for knowledge to learn about the nature markets in which we operate. Initially the majority of the role will include client relationship, managing quotes and sales of our products with opportunities to expand into more senior roles with experience.
Duties will include –
• Monitoring and responding to incoming requests for quotes;
• Reviewing biodiversity metrics;
• Client relationship and managing our sales and quotes database - excel based database;
• Administration of successful sales;
• Arranging quotes from 3rd party ecological consultants and managing contracts;
• Occasional travel to our nature reserves to deliver our environmental promises;

You will be supervised and supported by a strong team to enable you to become independent, and empower you to learn and develop valuable skills for this emerging industry.
Your skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A good understanding of ecology and wildlife legislation
• Proficient using MS Office
• Previous experience relating to nature markets are desirable.
• Previous experience relating to the development sector are desirable.

But to enjoy your time at Wild Capital, you’ll also need to be personable, passionate, and proactive. We’re a friendly bunch but we do work hard.
You’ll need to hold a full, valid UK driving licence as your role may involve you travelling to various sites across the country.

Job Title: Coordinator - Operations Support (Admin and Clerical)
Salary: £12.83 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £14.24 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Blandford Forum, DT11 | Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday| 09:00am - 17:00pm.

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our client as a Coordinator - Operations Support and be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents. Based in our client's Blandford Office, you'll play a vital role in scheduling repairs and maintenance, ensuring efficient and timely outcomes for our customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and manage work orders, scheduling work diaries for trades staff.
• Liaise with trades teams and other repair staff to meet appointment targets.
• Communicate with residents to confirm their scheduled repair and maintenance works.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data compliance in relevant systems.
• Support improvement initiatives and assist with complaint resolution.
• Monitor performance and operational efficiency to avoid risks and drive improvements.
• Process purchase orders and invoices to meet financial and compliance goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in scheduling or operational roles in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency with multiple systems and an understanding of data management.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to promoting inclusivity, equality, and diversity.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk