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Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer 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.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Catering Assistant.

The Role


Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
Safely storing cleaning materials
Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
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.


New to Catering?

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant 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.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role


Leading and supervising your shift
Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
Administering and recording medication
Carrying out risk assessments
Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:


Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


About You


NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
A good understanding of care planning processes
Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.


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

Support Worker - Deal - £11.47ph

Typical Shifts are: Weekdays, Weekends

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 are currently on the lookout for genuinely caring, hands-on support workers for our residential service in Deal, it is a welcoming and friendly environment, and you can be sure that no two days will be the same.

At this particular service there are three males that we support with learning disabilities, autism, and down syndrome.

You will 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.

Why choose us?

You do not 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 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 do not hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we are supporting!

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

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

Support Worker Hythe - £11.47 ph

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 Hythe 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 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

Accountable to	Locality Manager
Hours of work	37.5 hours
Location	Tonbridge

Role Overview

You will be responsible for supporting the Service Manager and be the point of contact for the rest of the team when the Service manager is off site. You will be carrying out care needs assessments, creating and maintaining person centred support plans and ensuring high quality support is being provided to each of the people that we support along with the staff teams. Carrying out other duties designated by the Manager which may include delegation of duties to support workers. You will always promote good practice and act as an effective and positive role model. Your working hours will be a mix of on rota and off rota time. During your on rota time, you will be required to work alone with the people you support or as part of a team, and may be required to provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of individuals’ support plans, including assessment and relevant risk assessments for new People we support.
• You will encourage the people you support to take an active role in all aspects of daily living, and ensure the appropriate level of individual care and support is identified;
• Manage the review and maintenance of all support plans to ensure the ongoing suitability of the support that is being provided, including daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits.
• Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care and assisting with bathing in order to maintain a high standard of hygiene where the individual requires this. This may include people moving techniques, using hoists and repositioning individuals as required to maintain health and safety requirements
• Participating in and assisting to plan and arrange individuals’ daily outings, holidays or recreational pursuits when required in order to assist the people you support with all aspects of their daily life.
• Building working relationships and engage in positive communication with individuals, families, advocates and other professional colleagues to support individuals as required
• Undertaking and/or assisting individuals with household activities such as cooking, mealtimes, laundering and cleaning in order to promote a healthy environment for the people you support and the promotion of independent living.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation in order to ensure that individuals’ records, observations, or other documents are accurate and informative. Compiling reports for contractual or company compliance may also be required. You will provide this information upon request to the Locality Manager.
• Ensuring that all people we support have up to date medications and MAR charts, in accordance with the company’s Administration of Medication Policy; including staff medication competencies and regular audits of Medication records
• Maintaining compliance and support of staff through coordination and completion of supervision, appraisal and team meetings and spot checks as per Company policy including participating in the recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Attending, participating and contributing to relevant multi-disciplinary meetings for the people that we support.
• Ensure High standards of care and support are delivered through pro-active auditing.
• Organise, attend, participate and contribute to team meetings when required to promote communication within the team.
• Ensure good governance through participation and completion of the auditing process
• Ensure staff teams are supported and managed through good leadership and management paying attention to the completion of supervisions.
• Undertaking all training (including statutory) relevant to the needs of the service and the people you support and according to relevant legislation, in order to professionally develop and gain skills beneficial to the individuals.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures applicable to the service and the company are followed and understood in order to comply with regulations and good practice.
• Working shifts and visits on a staffing rota including weekdays, weekends, split shifts, wake nights, sleep-in and bank holidays as required, and at multiple sites.

You may be required to undertake other duties commensurate to your role and/or working hours, as may reasonably be required of you at any other sites or premises, locations in the community, and within the homes of people we support. The Company may reasonably require you to meet the changing needs of service provision.

This is a description of the job as it is at present. However, the Company may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as when being performed. It is the Company's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, after consultation with you.

Person Specification

Post: Team Leader
	Essential	Desirable	How and When Tested ?
Education/Qualification	Willingness to work towards NVQ in Care & Management	NVQ3/SVQ3 in Care (or equivalent)	Application form / CV Competency based interview and assessment Copy of certificates
Skills/Abilities	Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision Can demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload effectively, dealing with unexpected issues Understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records ensuring reports are accurate and informative. Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and follow safeguarding procedures Good communication skills Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GPs, social workers etc. General administration skills		Application Form Interview References
Experience	Experience of working in various settings and with people with different support needs Experience of maintaining accurate basic financial records, (e.g., petty cash) Experience of writing or contributing to the writing of details support plans	Experience of supervising and taking on-going responsibility for a team Experiences of mentoring, and supporting a staff team	Interview References
Knowledge	Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation The principles of care in the community and a commitment to ordinary life principles Knowledge of support planning and person-centred Planning	Experience of writing support programmes and individual support plans.	Interview References
Personal attributes	Proactive Flexible Efficient Organised Approachable Reliable Motivated Professional Effective communicator		Interview References
Other Requirements	Flexible working across 7 days, including weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays Full UK driving licence and own transport		Driving Licence check

over District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do from building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.


The Role & Responsibilities: 
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of officers and to deal with a range of administrative functions that will bring you into contact with all services across the Council.

This role will be part of the Corporate Services and Democracy team and will support in respect of the administration of complaints, including maintaining the complaints database, providing administrative assistance to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council and to the Leader of the Council and Members of the Executive as required. This will include dealing with incoming and outgoing email, post and telephone calls and maintenance of the Leader’s and Chairman’s council diaries.

It will also involve a range of other administrative duties relating to democratic and corporate services functions, such as arranging and supporting internal meetings, and providing administrative support to the Head of Corporate Services and Democracy.


Who We Are Looking For?
We are looking for a team player who has excellent communication skills with an interest in working in Local Government.

If this sounds like you, please review the attached job description for further details of the application criteria.

Please note this is a politically restricted post.


What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- An opt-in Local Government Pension Scheme with the opportunity for staff to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
- A generous annual leave provision
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
- On-site parking
- Cycle2Work Scheme*
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme*

*Length of service dependant


What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Rebecca Brough, Head of Corporate Services and Democracy, by email at rebecca.brough@dover.gov.uk or by telephone on 01304 872304.

Interviews are expected to be held on 11 November 2024.

FM Conway has an exciting opportunity for a Application Support Analyst to join our IT Team. You will play a key part in providing Oracle application maintenance and support services to users of FM Conway’s business systems and to the IT function. This is a full time, permanent position based from our head office in Sevenoaks.

The duties of the Application Support Analyst role will include:

- Providing application configuration and maintenance on FM Conway’s Oracle systems

- Delivering support to Oracle business users by investigating and resolving application errors, data discrepancies and queries

- Working with other team members and company departments to ensure the integrity of the system is maintained by liaising with appropriate vendors, users and the IT Team

- Receiving and prioritising requests for support using the IT ticketing system, provide 2nd and 3rd line support for Oracle business applications

- Progressing changes and enhancements following change management principles through the development cycle, including execution and documentation of testing, documentation of procedures and user support

- Monitoring applications, record problems and identify performance trends

- Supporting the Business Transformation team in the implementation of new business application software or new releases of existing business software

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for someone with strong Oracle System Administration skills and experience in SQL, PL/SQL, and BI Publisher. You should have supported Oracle eBusiness Suite modules like Financials and HR, be able to manage changes, control interfaces, and handle Oracle SRs. We require someone who is motivated, empathetic, eager to learn, and can adapt to project changes easily.

What benefits will you receive?

At FM Conway we offer various career development opportunities and we support our employees towards studying for formal qualifications. You will receive 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, access to our free on-site gym at our head office in Sevenoaks and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Information Technology Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

The FM Conway IT team is a friendly and thriving team with ambitious plans for our future. We have a large team of IT support staff which includes Oracle Developers, Infrastructure Engineers, Web/Application Developers, Application Support Analysts, IT Help Desk Engineers and a team of Business Transformation professionals who work on a large range of business improvement projects. Our IT Team work on a variety of projects which include application development, business process change, BAU activities which include supporting our clients’ systems and system configuration, data analysis and integration support. Our 10-year business strategy is based on our 3 pillars of self-delivery, carbon and environment and technology. It is through these three pillars that we will drive greater efficiency and innovation for both FM Conway and our clients.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Application Support Analyst then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 12/11/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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HRGO Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Coordinator based in Ashford.

This is a temporary role for approx. 6 months.

Hours

Mon - Fri, 37hrs.

Pay

£29200

Summary of the role

• To assist in the delivery of a customer focused service by influencing efficient and positive outcomes and ensuring the customer receives a high level of customer service.
• To resolve as high a percentage as possible of general enquiries directly using various systems and knowledge of products.
• To keep systems, records and databases up to date to maintain an audit of actions and enable accurate reports to be produced.
• To provide administrative support, and co-ordinate, collate and assist in the production of evidence files for the prosecution of offences relevant to legislation.
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• To Coordinate diaries for meetings, invite attendees as relevant, circulate papers and prepare agendas.

Required Experience:

• Worked in a customer facing environment, handling matters of a sensitive nature
• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Be able to keep and maintain auditable records for investigations
• Website writing or promotion of services
• Background knowledge of legislation

This role is starting as soon as possible, so please apply today!

HRGO Recruitment - Ashford Branch

Support Worker - Deal - £11.47ph

Typical Shifts are: Weekdays, Weekends

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 are currently on the lookout for genuinely caring, hands-on support workers for our residential service in Deal, it is a welcoming and friendly environment, and you can be sure that no two days will be the same.

At this particular service there are three males that we support with learning disabilities, autism, and down syndrome.

You will 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.

Why choose us?

You do not 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 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 do not hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we are supporting!

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

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

Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant Actual Salary: £21,972 - £23,510 (approx.) per annum Grade: WAT grade E pt. 10 - 14 (£25,545 - £27,334 FTE per annum) Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus INSET days (39 weeks in total) Start date: ASAP Reporting into: SENDCO At St Augustine Academy, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We are committed to helping students reach their full potential and are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Advisor to join our experienced and enthusiastic team. If you have a knack for supporting learners and an enthusiasm for educational development, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Learning Support Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing academic support and guidance to students. You will work closely with learners to identify their needs, develop tailored support strategies, and ensure they have the resources necessary to succeed. Key Responsibilities: • To support students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher. • To provide 1:1 support including supporting groups of students with learning, behavioural and emotional needs • To contribute to the overall work/aims of the Academy • To act as a key worker for for individual students with a complex range of needs. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, adaptable and resourceful as well as having high levels of organisation skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and participate in any relevant training. The basis of this role is working 37 hours per week (5 days per week) term time, + inset days (39 weeks in total) and offering an actual salary of £21,972 - £23,510 (approximately). (FTE £25,545 - £27,334 WAT grade E pt. 10-14). Informal visits are welcome. Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and be a part of our Academy’s continued success. Apply today! Staff Benefits • 2 weeks holiday at October half term • A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff • Laptop • Free Car Parking • Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm • Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events • Occupational Sick Pay • Exceptional leave arrangements for family events • Free eye tests for VDU users • A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access • Free fitness suite on site About our School St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none. Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy. We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload. We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference. Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development. DBS Checks This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Asylum and Immigration To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislationsse3q\ you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. Safeguarding Statement The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment. All offers of appointment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, incorporating a Barred List Check. Therefore, individuals on the Children’s Barred list (and Adult’s Barred list, where relevant) should not apply.

About the Role

A rare opportunity has arisen for two hardworking, proactive and customer focused individuals to join the Council’s high performing Finance Support Team.

We have two permanent positions available:-

(1) Full time – 34 hours per week
(2) Part time – 20 hours per week

With new leadership over the past two years, the team of 5 has recently been restructured, and is now going through a period of change, so this is a great opportunity to take on a role that will cover a variety of finance work, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and income processing. It also provides support to the wider Finance team and will carry out basic reconciliations.


About Swale Borough Council

Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent involving urban, rural, and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset and we’re committed to attracting and retaining the very best. In recent times we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly flexible hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week, recognising that staff wellbeing and work life balance is high on our agenda.

Our Offer

A range of benefits including:
• 34 hour full time working week with the offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday
• Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
• Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
• Free parking
• Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.
• Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
• Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
• A professional fee payment, if required for the role


About You

The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s level 4 or above (or equivalent) with a specific aptitude for Maths and English.

You should be experienced in the use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook.

You should also be able to work on your own initiative, prioritise work to meet deadlines, and be able to contribute as part of a team.

Knowledge and experience of VAT and Construction Industry Tax would also be desirable.


Selection Process

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect a job specific interview assessment.

Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Hayley Edwards, Finance Support Team Leader on 01795 417013.

Please indicate on your application if you are applying for the part time or full time vacancy.

To apply for the position please visit www.swale.gov.uk/jobs and complete the online application.

Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,965.41 per annum (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Working Pattern: 7am- 3pm and 2-10pm on a rolling 6 week rota, including alternate weekends
Location: Maidstone, Kent

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home. It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working

Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) *delete for Full Time
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.
Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

37.5 hours per week
Our Team leader work a mix of shifts with allocated time for administration duties
Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
Free DBS check.
Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
Cycle to work scheme.
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
Blue Light Card.
For this service we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

Ref: LWGSO

Service Care Solutions are working with a Housing Association who have a vacancy for a Caretaker based out of Maidstone, Kent

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the estate and communal areas to a high quality cleaning standard and maintaining a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and members of the public.

Summary of Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Attend to cleaning tasks in compliance with schedules and frequencies defined for each estate
• Report Emergencies, communal repairs and any incidents of vandalism
• Keep Internal and External areas free of graffiti
• Manage bin areas including disinfect, rotate position for collection, deep clean etc.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and ensure good communication is kept with all teams and departments.
• Identify hazards and complete risk assessments on a daily basis and take remedial action as necessary.
• Grit estate access paths and roads when snow/ice expected.
• To comply with any COSHH regulations which apply to cleaning materials that are used.

The ideal candidate for the role;

• Previous experience of cleaning and caretaking or similar
• Good customer service skills and can remain courteous and polite at all times
• Identify repairs within the blocks and report them
• Hold a Full UK Driving License

Applicants will need to have an understanding of Health and Safety, be customer focused, with strong communication skills. Ideally, you will have knowledge of COSHH Regulations.

For more details on this vacancy, please email Prakash at prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967