Total 218 Customer Service job vacancies in Bedford, MK41 0RG

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) covering Central and East of England.

You will work from home or a local VS office (if available), and you must live in one of the following areas: South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedforshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide? Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet service standards & contractual requirements. You will demonstrate the organisational skills required to manage a demanding & diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators.

You will have excellent communication skills & will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. Your team will cover Central and East of England including; South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedforshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex.

You must live within one of these areas and be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

You will enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) & be able to build constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service.

Please see attached Job Description for full details and personal specification.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Exciting Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant

Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only

About the Role

Join our team as an SEN Learning Support Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of students aged 5-19, who have social, emotional struggles, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.. In this exciting role, you'll work closely with a talented teaching team to provide both academic and vocational support, helping students unlock their potential and thrive both in and out of the classroom. From hands-on outdoor Bushcraft activities to life skills sessions, every day will bring new opportunities to inspire and empower students to succeed.

You'll be at the heart of a dynamic, specialized learning environment, where your support will help students manage sensory overload, reduce anxiety, and navigate transitions as they work toward their personal and academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
• Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
• Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
• Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
• Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
• Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
• Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
• Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
• Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• PerkBox offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
• Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, apply online today! For more information, contact tom.baker@randstad.co.uk

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in making a real difference!

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only

About the Role

As a Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in assisting students aged 5-19, who have social, emotional struggles, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. Collaborating closely with our experienced teaching team, you will provide vital academic and vocational support, empowering students to thrive in their educational and personal development. Whether in the classroom, engaging in outdoor Bushcraft activities, or participating in life skills sessions, your contributions will have a significant and lasting impact on their lives.

In this role, you will provide essential support in a highly specialised learning environment, helping students to manage sensory overload, anxiety, and transitions while working towards their personal and educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
• Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
• Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
• Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
• Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
• Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
• Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
• Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
• Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• PerkBox offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
• Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, apply online today! For more information, contact tom.baker@randstad.co.uk

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in making a real difference!

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Classroom Support

Position: SEN Classroom Support
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Classroom Support Assistant to join our team, working specifically with students aged 5-19, who have social, emotional struggles, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

In this role, you will play a key part in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
• Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
• Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
• Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
• Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
• Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
• Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
• Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
• Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• PerkBox offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
• Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, apply online today! For more information, contact tom.baker@randstad.co.uk

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in making a real difference!

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Support Assistant

Position: SEN Support Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only

About the Role

As a Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students aged 5-19, who have social, emotional struggles, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. Working closely with our dedicated teaching team, you will deliver both academic and vocational assistance, fostering students' progress in their educational and personal development. Whether supporting classroom activities, facilitating outdoor Bushcraft sessions, or guiding life skills programs, your contribution will have a meaningful and lasting impact.

In this position, you will provide essential support within a highly specialized learning environment, helping students effectively manage sensory overload, anxiety, and transitions while working towards their individual educational and personal objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
• Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

• Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
• Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
• Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
• Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
• Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
• Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
• Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
• Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• PerkBox offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
• Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, apply online today! For more information, contact tom.baker@randstad.co.uk

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in making a real difference!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Decision Support Analyst to join and lead our Decision Support team.

Our Decision Support Team are responsible for providing analysis and other management information to decision makers/stakeholders across all business areas, allowing leaders from all functions to make informed business decisions.

As Senior Decision Support Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the business' growth through delivering timely, accurate and insightful data and MI products and services.

This role supports the business in delivering against industry KPI's. It's a role that really allows you to understand how the business works and what makes it successful. The reporting and analysis performed by the decision support team is essential in ensuring Copart continues to succeed, by having the right data and MI at the right time.

You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, to deliver accurate and insightful information across the business

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing data and MI to support and guide decision making with scheduled and ad-hoc reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Developing solutions to improve the delivery and consistency of data and MI
• Reviewing and auditing data to ensure it is correct; raising issues and areas for action as required.
• Completing ad-hoc requests for data from across the business
• Providing input and support in the development, testing and implementation of new and enhanced reporting systems

What we need from you:

Essential

• Advanced SQL skills
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate, manage, analyse and present data, including knowledge and experience with pivot tables, macros and Excel functions (such as VLOOKUPS, INDEX, MATCH, COUNTIF, IF)
• Knowledge of Tableau/Salesforce
• Business partnering skills
• Capable of producing, explaining and presenting accurate dashboards, reports and other outputs (tables, charts, slides etc.) in an accurate, user-friendly and consistent manner, with good presentation.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to apply these to a broad range of commercial issues
• Planning, co-ordination and organizational skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Good communication skills, confident working with all levels across the business.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Commercial modelling experience
• Prior experience in budgeting, forecasting and periodic reporting
• Undergraduate degree, first time passes in accountancy exams and/or good A levels or A level equivalents

What we offer you in return:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Access to an exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

If you’re a nurse who’s looking for something more: more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Hamberley Care Homes.
Being a Registered Nurse at Hamberley is different. Our nurses have the time to spend quality time with residents and their families. They develop close relationships, really understanding the needs of the people they care for, and have time to provide holistic care.
Our innovative, award-winning model of care includes a multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to caring for each and every individual in the way that they like. As a nurse at Hamberley, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of this team of dedicated professionals, as well as working in a well-appointed, high quality environment.
At Hamberley we believe our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’, and we focus on the tiny details that make our homes for older people a luxurious and comfortable, home-like environment.
We offer our nurses:

- 5.6 weeks of annual leave entitlement
- Generous, above NHS-equivalent rates of pay.
- Company pension
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced overtime rate
- Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC Rating
- Paid breaks
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- We’ll cover the costs for NMC revalidation and your enhanced disclosure form
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral *T&Cs Apply

Why we’re different

- Generous, above NHS-equivalent rates of pay.
- A unique opportunity to lead. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the care of our residents, including liaising directly with GPs and other providers.
- Supportive team environment. Our close-knit, multi-disciplinary team relies on each other’s expertise to ensure the best, safest, decisions are made. And our management team actively foster an environment where all members of the team are listened to and supported.
- A chance to make a bigger difference to people. Our high staff-to-resident ratio and the long-term nature of the care, means you’ll get to spend time building a relationship with the people you care for. You’ll have the opportunity to take a more holistic approach to their physical and mental health, ensuring better care and more satisfying, fulfilling work.
- A chance to make a bigger difference to care. Our generous resources and culture of listening, mean that if you see a way to make care better, we can make it happen.

- Maintain and enhance your clinical skills. Our residents have highly varied needs, so we offer extensive training and learning opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills. From dementia care to medical emergencies, wound care, diabetes management, and stroke care, the work is always different, interesting and rewarding.


Join us at Bedford's most stunning care home
Elstow Manor is our luxury care home in Bedford. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully-furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens.
From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Could you be part of our team?
We’re looking for nurses with:

- The commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
- Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on patient care
- Updated NMC registration.

Hamberley People
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
About Hamberley
The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we’re opening three new homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we were chosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.

Live-in Carer
Up to £141 per day - Full-time

Taking care of everything
We’re Oxford Aunts and we’ve dedicated our life’s work to helping people stay in the home they love since 1967. For over 50 years, we’ve grown our live-in care specialism and our ways of working to support the lives of the people we care for and the people who look after them. Join us and you’ll discover how our community of colleagues are always there
for each other. And the relationship you build with the person you care for will give real meaning to the work you do.

Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa or those with a skilled worker visa.
Enhancing your life
Because you take care of everything in the home, we take care of everything for you. Enhancing your life with work patterns and benefits that make a massive difference to your lifestyle, health and wellbeing. We will recognise and appreciate the dedicated efforts of our care assistants by offering rewards for your hard work.

Great rates of pay – you could earn up to £141 per day
Annual salary review
Generous rest time in placement
A welcoming community - join a team that operates like a family, where every member is appreciated and supported
Blue Light Card - giving you access to lots of discounts to both online and highstreet retailers
Free induction training with opportunities to further develop your
knowledge through our ongoing training courses
Supportive environment - enjoy a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, with mentorship and training opportunities
Local 24/7 support from our experienced team
Receive pay weekly
Double pay on bank holidays
Free DBS check
Free, confidential telephone line (Employee Assistance Programme) supporting you in times of need
We’re a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
We offer longer placements and flexibility to fit your work pattern around your lifestyle choices
Open door policy - come to the office to see us and enjoy a free refreshment

This is meaningful work
As a live-in care specialist, you’ll provide companionship and support with personal care, domestic tasks and housekeeping (cooking, washing,ironing, vacuuming etc), so your client can live well in the home they love.

What you’ll need:

No experience required - We provide all the training you need to succeed
Or, you may have worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar and are looking to further develop your skills
Good communication skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records
To be reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic
Experience of working under pressure and staying calm in difficult situations.
Eligibility to work in the UK
As this is a live-in position you will need to commit to living with your client for a minimum of 10-12 weeks at a time, although many of our Carers choose to stay in their placements for longer periods before having an extended break
You must be flexible to travel to your client placement

Taking care of everything
If you like the idea of live-in care, we’ll take care of everything to make sure you’re supported and rewarded in everything you do.

Oxford Aunts is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including The Good Care Group, Cherished Home Care, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

We have a new opportunity for a Band 5 Community nurse to join an NHS community team based in Luton.

You will be working as part of a community nursing team covering hours between 08:00 - 20:00, 7 days per week. Long or short days are available. You will be covering patient care for conditions such as diabetes, administering medication, catheterisation, palliative care, compression bandaging, wound management and pressure ulcer care.

To be considered for this role, you must have NMC registration and be a qualified registered General Nurse.

Duties will include:

Catheter care
Palliative care/symptom control
Verification of expected death
Falls support
Holistic assessment
Urgent wound care
Medication administration
SystmOne knowledge

If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to this advert with your CV.

We offer a £150 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.

We also have £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.

Pay rate: £26-£27 ltd per hour

The benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:

- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge

- 3 weekly payroll runs

- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities

New Fosseway School are looking to recruit part time and full time SEN Learning Support Assistants.We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic and have experience working with complex educational, medical and behavioural needs. The successful candidates will be able to implement varied behaviour management strategies, be nurturing, energetic and empathetic when working in this setting.The role of a learning support assistant at New Fosseway school is a vital role within this school community. Our professional and dedicated learning support assistants have the expertise and skills to help support the teaching staff to deliver a personalised SEN provision to support students and young people to access the curriculum at an appropriate level and to achieve their defined progression targets within their EHCPs.
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (full time), 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only plus 5 inset days.Part time hours also available and can be discussed at interview stage, if shortlisted for the position.
Job requirementsNVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimumGCSE English and Maths at C grade or above
Experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and languageAwareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisionsAbility to effectively communicate on the pupil’s progress, with strong written and verbal communication skills
We are an inclusive, flexible team that prioritizes a positive work-life balance. Our collaborative environment values diversity and fosters a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. We are committed to providing flexibility that promotes both personal well-being and professional growth.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications so please, if you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible.

Front of House Support

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. 

Benefits:   

• Free Food on shift 
• Plus Tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc* 
• 50% off food and drink when you’re not working 
• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday 
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family 
• Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers 
• Pension & Life Assurance 
• Pay Rates: under 21s earn £7.49 per hour. Under 23s earn £10.18 per hour. 23 and over earn £10.42 per hour 
• Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you 

You’ll be part of a great team dedicated to delivering top-notch service. From greeting customers to serving up our iconic pizza, you’ll create enlivening experiences that exceed expectations. Be yourself, bring your personality, and let every day be an opportunity to express your unique flair.  

No experience required.  

What you’ll do: 

• Greet and seat customers 

• Serve food, drink and desserts 

• Work in a dynamic and energetic environment 

Who we are:   

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.  We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand.  Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.      

Here you can be yourself.

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.  That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else. 

If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you. 

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams.  All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and our non-waiting teams.  You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay and it’s one of the best perks about working in hospitality.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.

If you have experience of caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you!

You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and at times, discreet. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage.

Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.



The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role which requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork.

You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types.

You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with one years driving experience.
(Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only.)

Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a3 week paid training course(Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a ‘First Person on Scene’, patient transport driver training, and a full uniform is provided.

During the training course it is your responsibility to attend in full, on each day. Accommodation and travel expenses will not be provided so you will need to consider the costs and travel expense of attending these venues (usually Welwyn Garden City & Barton Mills).

You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the training course as outlined above.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Bank Support Worker Bedford - £11.44

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Bank Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support.

As a bank 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 residential service in Bedford 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.

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 Bank 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.

This role does NOT offer sponsorship - full time
Job Overview
A compassionate and caring Senior Carer is required at a care home working in a hybrid capacity as a senior for some days and carer on other days.
Nurses without the formal qualification are encouraged to apply. Carers should have experience caring for elderly individuals, having compassion, dedication and honesty.
Full rights to work in the UK without restrictions is required.

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Bedford. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available inBedford, Putnoe, Brickhill, Elstow, Kempston, Wilstead, Wixam and surrounding areas.

For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

- Enhanced bank holiday rate of£17.25 (£23 Christmas & New Year)

- Holiday pay and pension scheme

- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

- Paid mileage between visits at 40p

- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.

- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies

- An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.

- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.