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* Hospitality Senior Sous Chef
* Monday - Friday
* £48,000
* Paid Overtime @1.5x
* Corporate Hospitality
* Work Life Balance
* Amazing Benefits

Our client who are one of the leading law institutes in London are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to work within their Hospitality kitchen, which consists of fine dining, canape events, bowl food & directors dining. With last minute changes to daily events, you will need to have strong organisational skills and the ability to think on the spot with a creative mind and strong knowledge of the latest food trends.

You'll be responsible for running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and a key part of managing the team of 6 Chefs, so strong man management skills are essential. With an incredibly demanding client there is no margin for error and the ideal Chef should preferably come with experience within a high end B&I site, 5 star hotel or a Michelin starred restaurant environment.

Benefits:
* Unique opportunities for career progression within the group and at site level.
* Enhanced training and development programs to take you to the next step in your career.
This is an amazing opportunity within this premium contract catering site, we are only looking for a Chef of the highest calibre with at least 2 years' experience at Sous Chef or above within a similar corporate environment.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Hospitality Head Chef

* Monday - Friday
* £55,000
* Paid Overtime
* Corporate Hospitality
* Work Life Balance
* Amazing Benefits
* Career Progression

Our client who are one of the leading contract caterers in London are looking for a Head Chef to run the hospitality kitchen in one of their flagship sites. This is an amazing opportunity for a talented & ambitious individual who has strong fine dining experience within Michelin starred restaurants or 5 star hotels that's looking for a better work life balance.

As Hospitality Head Chef on this contract, you will need to be engaging, personable and have the ability to build relationships. The role includes fine dining, canape events, bowl food & directors dining and you will be responsible for managing a team of 6 Chefs, so strong man management skills are essential.

With an incredibly demanding client who expects the best, there is no margin for error & with last minute changes to daily events you will need to have strong organisational skills and the ability to think on the spot with a creative mind and strong knowledge of the latest food trends.

Benefits:
* Unique opportunities for career progression within the group
* Enhanced training and development programs
* Great work/life balance

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
• 41 beds providing residential care
• Rated 9.5 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk
• CQC Rating - Good

About the role

• Mini Bus Driver
• Part Time - 20 hours per week - Usually 2-3 days per week, could be more if required
• Must have a licence to drive a mini bus
• MIDAS trained is desirable
• £11.44 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Hospitality Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

Graduate Teaching Assistant needed in South West London!

Are you wanting to work in a welcoming and inclusive school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant where you can receive the training and support to become a Qualified Teacher in the future?

If so, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a successful school in SW London is the right role for you!

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their career by entering the teaching profession and gaining valuable classroom experience. Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within a similar role would be desirable, and a degree would be essential.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering learning interventions to students in small groups and/or on a 1:1 basis, monitoring their progress
• Supporting and assisting students both 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum
• Providing support for students with SEND within an inclusive learning environment
• Creating a positive learning environment that allows every student to feel supported, motivated and able to reach their full potential
• Working closely with the class teachers

The successful Grad TA will be working full time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm) and will be committed to a long term, temp to perm Teaching Assistant contract to start immediately and expected to last until the end of the academic year in July 2025. This will give you the opportunity to be a part of the school community, joining a team of likeminded friendly staff and building rapport with children and staff alike, and you will feel rewarded and achieved seeing the progress the children you work with make across the year.

Apply now to be considered for interviews ASAP for a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in South West London!

Core Group are hiring!!!!

• Job title : Labourer
• Location : London E15
• Start date : Monday, 11th of November
• Duties : Mould remediation and stripping out the flat
• Qualifications : CSCS, Full PPE & Relevant experience
• Duration : Ongoing
• Pay rate : Negotiable

If you're interested in this role, please apply to this ad and we will contact you!

Housing Management (or Property) Worker

Greencroft, South Hetton

Permanent, part time (16 hpw)

Pay £12.00 per hour (£23,464 per annum) (pro rata) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

This is a great opportunity for a Housing Management worker to join our team here in the Older Persons Service. As our Housing and Property Guru, you’ll support our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and well maintained. Providing a housing management service, you’ll support them to manage and maintain their tenancy and rent accounts.

Typical day as a Housing Management Worker

• Working with customers in sheltered Accommodation to maximise their independance by undertaking daily welfare calls.


• Making sure that our customers properties are homes they can be proud of, you’ll support your customers by engaging and involving them in their tenancies.


• Help our customers with housing benefit claims, making sure that these are received on their rent account.


• To support the next customers who needs our help and for maximum occupancy, you’ll turn around vacant or void properties within set timescales.


• You’ll carry out and record the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities making sure we’re compliant.


• You’ll also manage the admin updating records, ordering, and arranging payment for works to be done

Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You’ll do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Place to Work in the UK!

You bring

• A background in property management, but that’s not a deal breaker! Perhaps you’ve worked in an environment with compliance and health and safety checks?


• A “can do” positive attitude, you’re proactive and well organised, and able to work on your initiative.


• A passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help your customers.


• The ability to work on your own initiative, positively influencing people from all different backgrounds.


• Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business as well as with external partners


• Passion for property and get a thrill out of knowing that your properties are the best they can be for our customers!

Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role.  This remains under regular review

Our team

Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You’ll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home!

Job details

• Working 16 hpw Mon- Fri


• Based at our service in South Hetton, you will predominately work form this location, however there will be occasions where travelling will be required to undertake Home visits and support at another scheme


• Able to use technology for creating and updating customer records, making benefit claims and doing tenancy signs ups,


• To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we’ll pay your mileage!


• You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too!


• Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.


• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.


• We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you’re ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!


• Colleagues really matters to us, that’s why we’re the 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.


• Learn more about our benefits on our website.


• Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Management Worker Job Description, find out about us and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early, so don’t delay or you might miss out.

Finally, do let us know if there’s anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at recruitment@homegroup.org.uk  

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you someone who can easily adapt to different settings, enjoy meeting new people, and would like to make a difference in health and social care through clinical research?

South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse to join the Agile Workforce team.

The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the Care settings department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

Working collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of research patients. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the coordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across sites within the RDN: South London geography. The employing Trust will be Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

If applying as a registered nurse you must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed number of portfolios of clinical trials within the Secondary, Primary Care and Community settings across the South London region. They will work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the success of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. The Research Nurse will play a key role in identifying opportunities to broaden the current portfolio.

The applicant must have considerable experience of working independently and have excellent organisational and time management skill.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation's largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR:

● Funds, supports and delivers high quality research that benefits the NHS, public health and social care

● Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research

● Attracts, trains and supports the best researchers to tackle the complex health and care challenges of the future

● Invests in world-class infrastructure and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services

● Partners with other public funders, charities and industry to maximise the value of research to patients and the economy

The NIHR was established in 2006 to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research, and is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. In addition to its national role, the NIHR supports applied health research for the direct and primary benefit of people in low- and middle-income countries, using UK aid from the UK government.

● Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for a group of volunteers without direct supervision
● Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/volunteer care.
● Responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients within studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams
● Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
● Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust and Centre's policies and clinical trial protocol.
● Assist in clinical trials including venepuncture of volunteers when necessary ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust’s policies, research governance, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Data Protection Act and Human Tissue Act.
● Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, analysis of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation etc.
● Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of care to the volunteer.
● Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from a Volunteer which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)
● Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
● Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and the Research Governance Framework.
● Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
● Deal with concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
● Act as the volunteers’ advocate.

Administration

● Plan and organise workload in order to meet studies and volunteer needs.
● Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
● Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
● Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
● Assist managers and senior nurses/practitioners in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
● Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for volunteer care
● Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective
● Participate in audits, EG those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority (MHRA) nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards
● Ensure the economical use of resources
● Contribute to the overall RDN CRN or departmental budget by identifying areas where cost improvements can be made
● Ensure the safe custody of volunteer’s property in accordance with Trust policies.
● Actively participate in and support the development of the clinical research facility.
● Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Centre and to ensure compliance with Trust, Government and EU Directives.
● Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
● Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived as required.
● Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).

Other

● Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
● To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times.
● Maintain NMC registration


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. As our Engineering Office Administrator, you will assist the engineering department on the day-to-day basis running of the department.

As an Engineering Office Administrator, you will receive:

• Salary: £24,000 per annum
• Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Start with 30 days holiday per year - incl bank holidays
• Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come i­n!
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
• Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
• BenefitHub - Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
• Travel season ticket loans *
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Rotas published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
• Departmental productivity and service incentive schemes *
• Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

We are looking for an Engineering Office Administrator:

• Who looks after the general admin of the engineering department
• Who build excellent relationships within all the hotel departments to keep everything running smoothly
• Who follows up on all jobs' status and is a point of contact for the department and other departments
• That shares our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care
• Previous experience as an Office Administrator or Engineering Coordinator in a hotel is preferable

Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.

Role - PA / Project Support
Location - London
Pay Rate / Salary - £27,205
Hours - Full time , Hybrid working available.
Closing Date - 22nd November

About the role
Accountability's

• Provide a professional, accurate and reliable PA and administration support service - along with Admin assistant to the extended business unit as required.
• To work with / manage team assistants to ensure a professional and efficient admin support team for the engineering and quality departments
• Diary and itinerary management, preparation of weekly meeting packs.
• Updating and ensuring all contract lists are current
• Document management/organisation and filing
• Record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Effectively use appropriate IT systems to facilitate the preparation of reports, statistics, presentations and other information for the portfolio
• Maintain data / records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Provide office services such as reprographics, binding etc
• Arrange meetings and coordinate the booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation, pool/hire vehicles and hospitality as required
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with the team member when they are out of the office and report issues / take actions for response
• Respond to phone / email enquiries to / from wide range of external parties etc.
• Prepare letters, documents ensure reports are well presented
• Keep up to date training / inductions logs on all team members and liaise with HR
• Managing the on boarding process for new starters into the team, ordering equipment and obtaining system success as required.

Knowledge, Skills Qualifications & Experience

• Good organisational skills (flexible / Organised / methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multitask and work on own initiative
• Previous team support experience
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Attention to detail
• General administrative / secretarial knowledge producing professional work as well as ability to adapt to new and changing systems (and possibly creating systems)
• Use of outlook or similar dairy/email application. Microsoft office - word, excel and power point.
• Working knowledge of SAP and ability to raise requisitions desirable
• Previous experience in the energy industry desirable.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Horsham, Sussex RH13.
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 Hour Shift.


About The Company:

Boasting a well-balanced service, including attentive, personal customer care and an in-depth and experience-based knowledge of the systems in use. Whether it’s Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms, Fire Risk Assessments or Fire Safety Warden training clients can rest assured the safety needs of their business are fully satisfied at a highly competitive price.

Due to the exciting rapid growth of the company, securing new contracts and their unwavering resolve on delivering to their existing clients, they find themselves in the position to offer a unique, rewarding work environment for an experienced Intruder Alarm Engineer. They are looking for an Engineer in the Sussex area.

About the Role:

To provide all aspects of security engineering, from servicing, fault finding through to installation works.
Candidate Requirements:
• Previous Experience within a similar role.
• You will be technically competent, honest and have a high regard for integrity, willing to deliver your own works on time and to spec.
• You will have the mindset not only to complete your own works but also a willingness to help others.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• You will have a CV that encompasses all our requirements and values.
Company Benefits:
• An interesting work environment with a team focused on delivery and helping each other.
• An industry competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Training, to forward your personal growth.
• A company Vehicle, with private use, direct fuel expenses deducted.
• Company phone.
• Company Laptop.
• 21 days holiday.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications

Support Worker Bo'ness - £12.00 per hour

Typical Shifts are: a 2 week rolling rota with every second weekend off.

Week 1: Mon Tues Sat Sun

Week 2: Wed Thurs Fri

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 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 Bo'ness 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 restaurants or work placements , the next you could be unwinding with them with internal activities, 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.

We’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Support Workers should hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach, have experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

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 PVG checks and references.

Art Technician Wanted!

Full-Time Position Starting Early December

Are you passionate about art and skilled in supporting creative environments? An exciting opportunity awaits with a secondary school in Enfield! We’re seeking a full-time Art Technician to join the team, starting in early December.

The Role:

As an Art Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in the smooth running of the art department, helping to inspire and support students and staff. You’ll be responsible for organizing art supplies, maintaining studio spaces, preparing materials for lessons, and assisting with displays and exhibitions. Salary is £80 - £120 PAYE depending on experience.

Requirements:

• A degree in Art or a relevant field
• Previous experience as an Art Technician or similar role
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Enthusiasm for fostering a positive, creative atmosphere

We'd love to hear from you if you’re ready to bring your skills and passion for art into a vibrant school environment!

To find out more, call 0208 920 2035 or email MiguelR@stepteachers.co.uk

Apply Today!

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Salary: Unqualified: £27,431.04 rising to £28,326.48 per annum on successful completion of probation period

Qualified: £28,959.84 per annum

(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)

Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts)

Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

Area Camden

The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment.

Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in our Greater London homes and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child.

The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you'll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential.

Main Responsibilities

• You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
• A vital part of your role will be providing the young people with emotional and social support, helping them to develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, as well as encouraging them to become involved with local communities.
• You will encourage and enable each young person's self-esteem to be raised in a positive manner and ensure that they are respected and valued.
• Encourage, support and enable each young person to make positive life choices and achievable levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential, and receive the essential care and attention.
• Responsible for a high level of recording. Great emphasis and importance is attached to the recording of events and observations which will include young people's daily and monthly progress, updating of children's files, child protection records, notification to appropriate people and health and safety checks.
• Continually assess the children and young peoples' needs. Under the direction of your manager, and other appropriate personnel, you will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans.
• You will work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. You may also be involved with the young people's families, especially when supervising contacts.
• Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan.
• Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet.

Required Attributes

• Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach
• Be self-motivated with a positive nature
• Be sensitive and reflective
• Have the ability to listen and empathise
• Be able to work individually and within a team
• Have experience working in the care sector or residential care
• Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
• Be willing to work some Bank Holidays

Benefits

• A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce
• Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role
• Weekly rota on rotation 08:00am-20:00pm i.e. (1 week) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday= 36 hours. (2 week) - Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday= 48 hours
• A sleep in allowance of up to £85.50 per night (10pm-7am)- potential extra earning of up to £4104
• Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month
• Waking Night contracts are also available
• 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays)
• Holiday increase per year - 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours)
• Pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)

REFERRALS OFFICER - FOSTERING

Location: Sheffield

Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £20,878 Per Annum Rising to £21,000

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking

ABOUT US

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today.

We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.

Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from Local Authorities and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will have the ability to work independently and able to use your initiative to find creative solutions to foster placement requests.

The Referrals officer role is the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families and Social Workers. You will be able develop positive relationships with colleagues and be confident communicating with professionals at all levels. It would be beneficial to have experience of working within the children's services sector or similar and be able to evidence your administration skills, ability to follow regulatory policies and processes and the ability to work well within a fast paced team. Full training will be provided.

We are a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster carers, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family.

For more information about this post please contact Carrie Robinson, Referrals Manager on 07587 997613.

To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.

No agencies please.

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDCOMMP

The post of Assistant Divisional Manager is a key position within the trust’s senior management structure. Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the Assistant Divisional Manager is responsible for providing operational and strategic management support to the Divisional Manager, Head of Nursing and Divisional Director to assist them in the development and modernisation of Moorfields’ services.

The Assistant Divisional Manager has a wide range of responsibilities for ensuring the effective development and operation of the Division’s services within the Glaucoma/Hoxton and is a one of three members of the directorate leadership triumvirate, working closely with the Matron and Divisional Director/Clinical Director. The Moorfields sites within the post holder's portfolio are: Glaucoma and Hoxton

Although the post-holder will be based predominantly at City Road, there will be site visits expected to Hoxton. It is important that the post holder is able to travel to the sites.

The post-holder is responsible for effective operational management leadership, expertise, and support for a number of key areas within the Division ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient services within the resources available.

This will include playing a key role in identifying opportunities for clinical and administrative innovation and modernisation, ensuring the delivery of all operational performance and strategic objectives specifically the Trust waiting list (RTT), financial, HR management, Health and Safety management, risk, clinical & quality governance.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Operational and Performance Management

Be accountable for the delivery of services provided by the Division within available resources

Actively promote and develop new ways of working: continually review services and work with colleagues to redesign services to meet patient needs and enable the Division to achieve objectives

Identify and address service pressures, using own judgement to respond and deal with a range of routine and urgent situations and developments. This will require the planning, formulation, monitoring and review of action plans, policies and strategies

Be responsible and accountable for the formulation of new service developments and initiatives, including the preparation of bids and business cases.

Monitor Division activity levels, ensuring that activity, income and NHS plan targets are achieved by identification of areas where improvement is needed and putting in place realisable plans.

To work with commissioning colleagues to ensure that services are appropriately funded. This will include the analysis of services, including statistics, activity performance, audit, the use of confidential patient data and report-writing

Lead and participate in ad hoc project work as and when required

Project manage significant service transformation and change projects to deliver efficiency and quality improvement

Work with other members of the operational team across the Trust as required assisting with operational patient flow on a day to day basis.

Work with colleagues from every discipline and at all levels across the Division to improve service efficiency and patient experience.

Ensure delivery of Trust and statutory responsibilities within the financial resources available

Participate in the Trust senior manager on-call rota.

Deputise for & exercise the delegated authority of the Divisional Manager as required across the full range of their responsibilities.

Represent the Division at Trust meetings and the Trust at external meetings as required

People Management

Directly line-manage senior administrator(s) within the Division. This will include the provision of a broad range of HR areas of work including: recruitment; achievement and maintenance of performance and quality standards.

Monitor key workforce indicators (sickness absence, turnover etc.) that affect productivity and work with line managers and the Human Resources (HR) team to address issues of concern.

Promote a high performance culture by holding people to account within the Division.

Provide advice and guidance for staff who line-manage other staff within the Division and to become directly involved as and when required.

Analyse current and future service activity and establish the workforce required to ensure the appropriate staffing skill/band mix for the delivery of service plans.

Undertake individual performance appraisals for directly line-managed staff within the Division and to ensure appropriate training plans are developed within the required timeframes.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024