Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Material Planner to join our Procurement team based in Park Royal . The Role: Responsible for ensuring that the right materials (raw materials, components, packaging) are available for production and restaurants when needed, without overstocking or causing delays due to shortages. Key responsibilities: Develop material requirements based on the demand forecast and production schedules, raising purchase orders, ensuring all required materials are available in the right quantity at the right time. Weekly meetings with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, managing lead times, supplier production plans and minimum order quantities. Supplier forecasts to be shared with suppliers in regular manner. To be a first point of contact for suppliers in terms of daily deliveries and queries. Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, components, and packaging, ensuring that inventory is neither overstocked nor understocked. Communicate any risks of shortages / excess stock to relevant stakeholders Working closely with a Demand Planner to manage any material delists, changeover and new product listings. Proactively identify material shortages at suppliers and work with suppliers to resolve issues. Identify opportunities to reduce material waste by optimising ordering processes, reducing surplus, and improving material handling practices. Stock variance monitoring. Collate and consolidate data, running reports when required. Collate and consolidate data, running reports when required. Our requirements: Strong knowledge of material planning, inventory control, and PO raising processes. Proficiency in material planning tools. Good communication and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to forecast material requirements accurately. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Previous experience in manufacturing stock control or warehousing Good cross-functional communication and presentation skills. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Please note that certain benefits do not apply on Fixed Term Contracts. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you, please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Material Planner to join our Procurement team based in Park Royal . The Role: Responsible for ensuring that the right materials (raw materials, components, packaging) are available for production and restaurants when needed, without overstocking or causing delays due to shortages. Key responsibilities: Develop material requirements based on the demand forecast and production schedules, raising purchase orders, ensuring all required materials are available in the right quantity at the right time. Weekly meetings with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, managing lead times, supplier production plans and minimum order quantities. Supplier forecasts to be shared with suppliers in regular manner. To be a first point of contact for suppliers in terms of daily deliveries and queries. Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, components, and packaging, ensuring that inventory is neither overstocked nor understocked. Communicate any risks of shortages / excess stock to relevant stakeholders Working closely with a Demand Planner to manage any material delists, changeover and new product listings. Proactively identify material shortages at suppliers and work with suppliers to resolve issues. Identify opportunities to reduce material waste by optimising ordering processes, reducing surplus, and improving material handling practices. Stock variance monitoring. Collate and consolidate data, running reports when required. Collate and consolidate data, running reports when required. Our requirements: Strong knowledge of material planning, inventory control, and PO raising processes. Proficiency in material planning tools. Good communication and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to forecast material requirements accurately. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Previous experience in manufacturing stock control or warehousing Good cross-functional communication and presentation skills. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Please note that certain benefits do not apply on Fixed Term Contracts. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you, please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor, North West London Pay rate £29.17 per hour Contract role, Local Government Pension Scheme Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor in North West London. Responsibilities Calculate and check redundancy payments where required. Process contributions: handle all types of pension benefits and contributions with accuracy. Process and check weekly payments, calculating accurately and ensuring they are processed in a timely manner. Analyse and manage the monthly employer contribution remittances and schedules. Support in the processing of early retirements, provide relevant data to the pensions administrator to enable them to calculate pension benefits and costs to the employer, and liaise with any other parties as necessary to support the accurate and timely provision of this information. Provide training / guidance as necessary to pension/HR colleagues in relation to the administration of the LGPS by scheme employers and their agents. Assist the Assistant Pensions Team Manager in maintaining records to provide accurate data for the purposes of system control, monitoring of performance indicators and benchmarking. Check pensions payroll data for new pensioners, deaths, beneficiaries, and adjustments to pension, and resolve any discrepancies. Support with complaint investigations and ombudsman requests. Knowledge & Skills Have a high degree of knowledge relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations, Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), Discretionary Payments Regulations, the State Pension Scheme, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and The Pensions Regulator requirements in respect of pensions. Where required, provide details to the pension administrator provider of LGPS starters, leavers, contractual hours changes, absence and all other relevant changes which impact on pension entitlements, and to monitor the pension administrator provider to ensure accurate record maintenance. There is a requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. You will need experience of working in a similar role. Agency Support Details A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to. An easy registration process (all done online). Referral schemes and incentives. Ongoing compliance managed for you. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor, North West London Pay rate £29.17 per hour Contract role, Local Government Pension Scheme Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor in North West London. Responsibilities Calculate and check redundancy payments where required. Process contributions: handle all types of pension benefits and contributions with accuracy. Process and check weekly payments, calculating accurately and ensuring they are processed in a timely manner. Analyse and manage the monthly employer contribution remittances and schedules. Support in the processing of early retirements, provide relevant data to the pensions administrator to enable them to calculate pension benefits and costs to the employer, and liaise with any other parties as necessary to support the accurate and timely provision of this information. Provide training / guidance as necessary to pension/HR colleagues in relation to the administration of the LGPS by scheme employers and their agents. Assist the Assistant Pensions Team Manager in maintaining records to provide accurate data for the purposes of system control, monitoring of performance indicators and benchmarking. Check pensions payroll data for new pensioners, deaths, beneficiaries, and adjustments to pension, and resolve any discrepancies. Support with complaint investigations and ombudsman requests. Knowledge & Skills Have a high degree of knowledge relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations, Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), Discretionary Payments Regulations, the State Pension Scheme, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and The Pensions Regulator requirements in respect of pensions. Where required, provide details to the pension administrator provider of LGPS starters, leavers, contractual hours changes, absence and all other relevant changes which impact on pension entitlements, and to monitor the pension administrator provider to ensure accurate record maintenance. There is a requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. You will need experience of working in a similar role. Agency Support Details A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to. An easy registration process (all done online). Referral schemes and incentives. Ongoing compliance managed for you. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles.
Women's Pioneer Housing
Hammersmith And Fulham, London
Customer Services Advisor We are seeking a confident and empathetic Customer Services Advisor to be the first point of contact for residents and help deliver excellent housing services. Position: Customer Services Advisor Salary: £28,357 per annum Location: Hammersmith with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week including a mandatory office day on Tuesdays Contract: Permanent Closing date: Friday 19 December 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 12 January 2026 About the Role You will be part of a small and collaborative customer services team providing a reliable, positive and professional service to residents. Acting as the first point of contact, you will handle a high volume of enquiries, resolve issues quickly, and ensure that residents feel listened to and supported. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer enquiries by phone and email, providing clear and accurate information Handling tenancy and responsive repair queries, raising works orders and keeping residents informed Keeping records and systems updated with detailed and accurate notes Liaising with contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently Supporting rent and service charge enquiries, including taking payments Helping to manage voids and lettings by keeping applicant information up to date Working with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a seamless and resident focused service Responding professionally to complaints and helping drive improvements based on resident feedback Ensuring all work complies with policies, procedures, safeguarding and data protection requirements About You We are looking for someone organised, calm under pressure and committed to delivering the best possible customer experience. You will have: Experience providing high quality customer service, including managing difficult conversations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office Experience handling a high volume of calls Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines A collaborative approach and the confidence to use your own judgement Empathy, professionalism and a commitment to supporting residents An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion It would be an advantage if you have experience with works ordering systems or Microsoft Dynamics, or knowledge of basic property maintenance, but full training will be provided. About the Organisation The organisation provides affordable, safe and good quality homes for single women across London, with almost 1000 properties and the largest sheltered housing provision for single women in Kensington and Chelsea. With a proud history dating back to 1920, the organisation is driven by strong values, a resident first approach and a commitment to championing women s housing needs. These are exciting times, with over 160 new homes in development and a continued focus on delivering excellent services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Customer Service Officer, Housing Assistant, Resident Liaison Officer, Repairs Administrator, Contact Centre Advisor, Customer Support Advisor. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Customer Services Advisor We are seeking a confident and empathetic Customer Services Advisor to be the first point of contact for residents and help deliver excellent housing services. Position: Customer Services Advisor Salary: £28,357 per annum Location: Hammersmith with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week including a mandatory office day on Tuesdays Contract: Permanent Closing date: Friday 19 December 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 12 January 2026 About the Role You will be part of a small and collaborative customer services team providing a reliable, positive and professional service to residents. Acting as the first point of contact, you will handle a high volume of enquiries, resolve issues quickly, and ensure that residents feel listened to and supported. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer enquiries by phone and email, providing clear and accurate information Handling tenancy and responsive repair queries, raising works orders and keeping residents informed Keeping records and systems updated with detailed and accurate notes Liaising with contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently Supporting rent and service charge enquiries, including taking payments Helping to manage voids and lettings by keeping applicant information up to date Working with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a seamless and resident focused service Responding professionally to complaints and helping drive improvements based on resident feedback Ensuring all work complies with policies, procedures, safeguarding and data protection requirements About You We are looking for someone organised, calm under pressure and committed to delivering the best possible customer experience. You will have: Experience providing high quality customer service, including managing difficult conversations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office Experience handling a high volume of calls Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines A collaborative approach and the confidence to use your own judgement Empathy, professionalism and a commitment to supporting residents An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion It would be an advantage if you have experience with works ordering systems or Microsoft Dynamics, or knowledge of basic property maintenance, but full training will be provided. About the Organisation The organisation provides affordable, safe and good quality homes for single women across London, with almost 1000 properties and the largest sheltered housing provision for single women in Kensington and Chelsea. With a proud history dating back to 1920, the organisation is driven by strong values, a resident first approach and a commitment to championing women s housing needs. These are exciting times, with over 160 new homes in development and a continued focus on delivering excellent services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Customer Service Officer, Housing Assistant, Resident Liaison Officer, Repairs Administrator, Contact Centre Advisor, Customer Support Advisor. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER REQUIRED - BROILERS What came first, the chicken or the egg? Join Pilgrims Europe and you might just find the answer to that question! We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Farm Manager to join the team, who if not already, will become an eggspert of poultry in Pilgrims Europe! The successful candidate will assist and maintain the smooth and efficient running of the Broiler farm through their effective contribution by developing the requisite skills in this area in line with the Pilgrims Europe competency framework. The post holder will liaise closely and efficiently with the Farm Manager in order to maintain correct and up to date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc. The successful candidate will also ensure that adequate supply of all essential stock is maintained and the correct ordering carried out when necessary. Working in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact will be of importance, in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc. Where applicable, the successful candidate will manage, motivate and train the Farm Assistant(s) in all areas of farm operation. They will also maintain communication with the Farm Manager regarding the performance of the crop, thus ensuring the efficient performance of each flock. The post holder will maintain the professional integrity and appearance of the farm and dwellings at all times and will deputise for the Farm Manager in his/her absence (sometimes in conjunction with a Relief Farm Manager) covering all aspects of farm management including taking charge of a radio pager for alarms and emergency call outs. Any other reasonable duties as required in your specific day to day work as given by the Farm Manager will be expected, as bird welfare must be of utmost priority at all times. We're looking for individuals who can work with minimal supervision and enjoy a 'hands-on' role in a farming environment. A keen interest in farming, where animal welfare is of the upmost most importance will mean that you match our values and your passion for learning will ensure that you can continue to acquire new skills. The successful candidate will 'live' Welfare as a Condition in all that they do. Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and development via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. 'Growing our own' agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park. This role is a 5 from 7 shift pattern, with a sixth day as required by the needs of the business, covering 48 hours a week. Driving Licence is essential as the role will support farms within our Ashbourne Broiler Farm Base In addition to our benefits package, the successful candidate will have a housing allowance and would be eligible to join a performance related bonus scheme. What you need: Previous experience in a Poultry Farm environment Level 2 / 3 Poultry Passport Qualification Be prepared to undertake NVQs Flexibility and reliability Self-motivated and proactive Good communication skills Sound decision make Computer literate JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER REQUIRED - BROILERS What came first, the chicken or the egg? Join Pilgrims Europe and you might just find the answer to that question! We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Farm Manager to join the team, who if not already, will become an eggspert of poultry in Pilgrims Europe! The successful candidate will assist and maintain the smooth and efficient running of the Broiler farm through their effective contribution by developing the requisite skills in this area in line with the Pilgrims Europe competency framework. The post holder will liaise closely and efficiently with the Farm Manager in order to maintain correct and up to date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc. The successful candidate will also ensure that adequate supply of all essential stock is maintained and the correct ordering carried out when necessary. Working in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact will be of importance, in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc. Where applicable, the successful candidate will manage, motivate and train the Farm Assistant(s) in all areas of farm operation. They will also maintain communication with the Farm Manager regarding the performance of the crop, thus ensuring the efficient performance of each flock. The post holder will maintain the professional integrity and appearance of the farm and dwellings at all times and will deputise for the Farm Manager in his/her absence (sometimes in conjunction with a Relief Farm Manager) covering all aspects of farm management including taking charge of a radio pager for alarms and emergency call outs. Any other reasonable duties as required in your specific day to day work as given by the Farm Manager will be expected, as bird welfare must be of utmost priority at all times. We're looking for individuals who can work with minimal supervision and enjoy a 'hands-on' role in a farming environment. A keen interest in farming, where animal welfare is of the upmost most importance will mean that you match our values and your passion for learning will ensure that you can continue to acquire new skills. The successful candidate will 'live' Welfare as a Condition in all that they do. Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and development via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. 'Growing our own' agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park. This role is a 5 from 7 shift pattern, with a sixth day as required by the needs of the business, covering 48 hours a week. Driving Licence is essential as the role will support farms within our Ashbourne Broiler Farm Base In addition to our benefits package, the successful candidate will have a housing allowance and would be eligible to join a performance related bonus scheme. What you need: Previous experience in a Poultry Farm environment Level 2 / 3 Poultry Passport Qualification Be prepared to undertake NVQs Flexibility and reliability Self-motivated and proactive Good communication skills Sound decision make Computer literate JBRP1_UKTJ
Location : Sheppey (Minster on Sea) Contract Type : Permanent Hours : Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends. Salary : £12.21ph Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals' lives? We are currently looking for support workers to work in the Minster on Sea area on the Isle of Sheppey. As a support worker not only will you change people's lives by doing something you enjoy. You will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences. What will you be doing? As a support worker no two days are the same, and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals' independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include: • Accessing the local community - accompanying them to go shopping, pop out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park! • Daily living support - Assist with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes. • Companionship - Sharing conversations and spending time together. • Personal Care - Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication. • Running errands - Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions. • Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life. Hours: Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends. Main Responsibilities • To work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people we support with plans which accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes. • To adhere to and remain familiar with all contents of the Company's Policies and procedures, obtaining further information when required. • Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person we support. • To ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to, familiarise yourself with local commissioning and main contracts under which we provide support (SIS). • Actively assisting in the prevention of accidents to people we support, staff teams and others. • To deal promptly and effectively with all complaints and grievances as per company guidelines. • To support and develop the successful operations of quality control and administration systems. • To positively support the use of innovative technology, bring forward ideas for improvement and development. • Receive supervision/appraisals and identify your own personal training needs. Attending training days. • To be involved in the development/training of staff where necessary, supporting any new inductions act as a mentor to new staff promoting the culture and ethos of the company. • Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard including maintaining up-to-date Health and Safety and risk assessments. • Supporting people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self-neglect and report any concerns. • Recognising poor or bad practise and reporting at all times anything which concerns you. • Promoting and adhering to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others. • Positively represent the company values, culture and ethos at all times, represent our reputation and professionalism. • Maintain professional boundaries at all times. • Ask questions. Qualifications • We are looking for kind, caring individuals that are passionate about making a difference in people's lives. • PBS trained (Preferred) • We're all about working smarter and are paper free!, so you'll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota's. • Drivers are preferred due to the location of the houses. • Previous experience in the care sector is essential. Employee Benefits We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications. We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include: • Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice. • Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression. • Enhanced rates of pay over the Christmas period for support shifts. • Your wellbeing matters to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing. PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore, this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship. You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker Community Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Learning Disabilities Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Support Practitioner, Care and Support Assistant, Outreach Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Care Worker REF-
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location : Sheppey (Minster on Sea) Contract Type : Permanent Hours : Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends. Salary : £12.21ph Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals' lives? We are currently looking for support workers to work in the Minster on Sea area on the Isle of Sheppey. As a support worker not only will you change people's lives by doing something you enjoy. You will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences. What will you be doing? As a support worker no two days are the same, and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals' independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include: • Accessing the local community - accompanying them to go shopping, pop out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park! • Daily living support - Assist with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes. • Companionship - Sharing conversations and spending time together. • Personal Care - Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication. • Running errands - Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions. • Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life. Hours: Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends. Main Responsibilities • To work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people we support with plans which accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes. • To adhere to and remain familiar with all contents of the Company's Policies and procedures, obtaining further information when required. • Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person we support. • To ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to, familiarise yourself with local commissioning and main contracts under which we provide support (SIS). • Actively assisting in the prevention of accidents to people we support, staff teams and others. • To deal promptly and effectively with all complaints and grievances as per company guidelines. • To support and develop the successful operations of quality control and administration systems. • To positively support the use of innovative technology, bring forward ideas for improvement and development. • Receive supervision/appraisals and identify your own personal training needs. Attending training days. • To be involved in the development/training of staff where necessary, supporting any new inductions act as a mentor to new staff promoting the culture and ethos of the company. • Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard including maintaining up-to-date Health and Safety and risk assessments. • Supporting people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self-neglect and report any concerns. • Recognising poor or bad practise and reporting at all times anything which concerns you. • Promoting and adhering to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others. • Positively represent the company values, culture and ethos at all times, represent our reputation and professionalism. • Maintain professional boundaries at all times. • Ask questions. Qualifications • We are looking for kind, caring individuals that are passionate about making a difference in people's lives. • PBS trained (Preferred) • We're all about working smarter and are paper free!, so you'll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota's. • Drivers are preferred due to the location of the houses. • Previous experience in the care sector is essential. Employee Benefits We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications. We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include: • Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice. • Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression. • Enhanced rates of pay over the Christmas period for support shifts. • Your wellbeing matters to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing. PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore, this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship. You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker Community Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Learning Disabilities Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Support Practitioner, Care and Support Assistant, Outreach Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Care Worker REF-
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Kickstart Futures Service based in Sutton. The Service provides floating key work support sessions to Care Leavers who predominantly entered the UK either as Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children or as Survivors of Human Trafficking, with an aim to improve their independence skills, community integration, self-confidence and mental health. Location of the post: You will be based in our Crystal Palace office (SE19 3BG) with the requirement to regularly visit our 7supported living accommodation sites located across Sutton and Croydon. Between visits, you have the option to work flexibly from our office and from home. Hours: 29.6 hours across 4 days. Hours of work can be flexible to suit you, between the hours of 9am - 7pm. Occasional cover may be required on weekends to meet the needs of the service. Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to: To manage all areas of service provision including all aspects of key performance indicators outlined by commissioners across contracts in different Local Authorities. To manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals by providing supervision, practice development sessions, team meetings, ongoing practice advice and monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of our recording policy. To provide professional support to staff team members as well as other Team Managers within the Positive Futures theme. This includes support and advice around safeguarding matters, analytical thinking and constant risk assessment. To complete regular monitoring reports in line with the contract specifications for each Local Authority where we deliver services. To attend regular monitoring meetings where you will present feedback of the service provision including details of cases, safeguarding concerns, practice advice and finance compliance. Working with the Children's Service Manager to grow and develop the services in line with Barnardo's corporate strategy of Positive Futures and based on the needs of Children and Young People. Actively promoting Children and Young People's participation in the service as well as seeking their feedback in order to incorporate a constantly evolving service delivery. Essential Requirements to evidence in your application: At least 2 years' experience in managing a service/team aimed at supporting children/young people. An in depth understanding of leaving care, how to support young people transition to independence and the issues they may face. Demonstrable record of good working practice with children & young people. Ability to build strong relationships with other social care professionals and housing associations. Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. Strong IT skills and the ability to accurately record information. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Willingness to travel across London to attend regular meetings with commissioners. Interested but would like some more information on the role? Then please contact Rajinder Nagra ( Assistant Director) / Tel: When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Kickstart Futures Service based in Sutton. The Service provides floating key work support sessions to Care Leavers who predominantly entered the UK either as Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children or as Survivors of Human Trafficking, with an aim to improve their independence skills, community integration, self-confidence and mental health. Location of the post: You will be based in our Crystal Palace office (SE19 3BG) with the requirement to regularly visit our 7supported living accommodation sites located across Sutton and Croydon. Between visits, you have the option to work flexibly from our office and from home. Hours: 29.6 hours across 4 days. Hours of work can be flexible to suit you, between the hours of 9am - 7pm. Occasional cover may be required on weekends to meet the needs of the service. Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to: To manage all areas of service provision including all aspects of key performance indicators outlined by commissioners across contracts in different Local Authorities. To manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals by providing supervision, practice development sessions, team meetings, ongoing practice advice and monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of our recording policy. To provide professional support to staff team members as well as other Team Managers within the Positive Futures theme. This includes support and advice around safeguarding matters, analytical thinking and constant risk assessment. To complete regular monitoring reports in line with the contract specifications for each Local Authority where we deliver services. To attend regular monitoring meetings where you will present feedback of the service provision including details of cases, safeguarding concerns, practice advice and finance compliance. Working with the Children's Service Manager to grow and develop the services in line with Barnardo's corporate strategy of Positive Futures and based on the needs of Children and Young People. Actively promoting Children and Young People's participation in the service as well as seeking their feedback in order to incorporate a constantly evolving service delivery. Essential Requirements to evidence in your application: At least 2 years' experience in managing a service/team aimed at supporting children/young people. An in depth understanding of leaving care, how to support young people transition to independence and the issues they may face. Demonstrable record of good working practice with children & young people. Ability to build strong relationships with other social care professionals and housing associations. Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. Strong IT skills and the ability to accurately record information. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Willingness to travel across London to attend regular meetings with commissioners. Interested but would like some more information on the role? Then please contact Rajinder Nagra ( Assistant Director) / Tel: When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
