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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOU People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Visits Centre Assistant Location: HMP Leyhill Job Type: Part time, 7 hours per week (weekend working) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £23,810 per annum FTE (£4,444.50 per annum pro rata) Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme As Visits Centre Assistant you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre, visitor centre services include play and children's services, and a catering service. You will work as one of the PACT Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service. A Visits Centre Assistant provides support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children's services, and a catering service. About You: To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact's family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies. What Pact Offer: Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. About us Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families. Pact's vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care. Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery. You may also have experience in the following: Customer Service, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Catering, Family Services, Food Hygiene, Catering Assistant, Play Support Assistant (Justice Services), Visitor Centre Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Engagement Worker, Family Liaison Worker, Safeguarding Support Worker, Offender Family Support Worker etc. REF-

Visits Centre Assistant Location : HMP Leyhill Job Type: Part time, 7 hours per week (weekend working) Contract Type: Permanent Salary : £23,810 per annum FTE (£4,444.50 per annum pro rata) Benefits : Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme As Visits Centre Assistant you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre, visitor centre services include play and children s services, and a catering service. You will work as one of their Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service. A Visits Centre Assistant provides support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children s services, and a catering service. About You: To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of their family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies. What They Offer: They offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: They are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. About them Our client is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families. Their vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. They work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. They work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care. Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. They are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. They build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which they work, and on their historic values and ethos developed through their 120+ years of service delivery. You may also have experience in the following: Customer Service, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Catering, Family Services, Food Hygiene, Catering Assistant, Play Support Assistant (Justice Services), Visitor Centre Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Engagement Worker, Family Liaison Worker, Safeguarding Support Worker, Offender Family Support Worker etc. REF-

Assistant Manager, NW London, £35k - £38k Located in NW London, this amazing site is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Assistant General Manager to join the team and help lead the Catering & Hospitality team. What you will be doing: Leading and motivating a team to produce a high standard and exceed expectations Taking responsibility for day to day running of site including ordering, stock take and rotas Hands on where needed - able to roll up sleeves and jump in Talking to customers and client facing with the ability to liaise with people on a variety of levels including VIPs Working closely with the Events Manager and GM Working hours are 5/7 days (including weekends), 40 hrs per week What we are looking for: An Assistant General Manager or Supervisor with a proven work history PASSION! with bags of personality and the ability to talk to anyone in a professional manner A strong background in Hospitality - ideally with private members club or high end bar/restaurant/events experience Fully able to run a catering & hospitality site and take responsibility An accommodating manner with flexibility and a positive attitude If you think you have the right personality, approach and are looking for a new challenge, then apply immediately! INDLP Skills: Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor, Private Members Club, Hotel, Bar, Restaurant London

Temp positions available for a catering assistant, general assistants and Kitchen Porters to work within a large corporate company bbased in Dunton to work with a catering team Must hold a food safety level 2 and allergens certificate and have black trousers, black plain top and safety shoes. working as part of the catering team assisting with breakfast, lunch service and flexible on all requests from the team to provide a smooth running, hygienic food service. Assist in food prep if required, serving, till operations, sanitising and tidying Temp positions are weekly paid and payroll can split across a 2 week period. IND/LS

Our client is looking for three Centre Assistants for the Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre on Rathlin Island for the 2026 Spring and Summer Season. Seasonal Visitor Assistant x 3 Reference: OCT Location: Rathlin Island - Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre Contract: 6 months, Seasonal Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (7 day rota) Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Opportunity to rent a room in a staff house Could you help this organisation to provide a brilliant experience for the 20,000+ visitors who come to enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of a quarter of a million endangered seabirds gathering to breed on the cliffs and sea stacks at the West Light? This is a role for people who genuinely share this charity's passion for saving nature. Crucially, they inspire visitors to support the environment and wildlife and the many vital projects of this charity which protect our wild places and biodiversity. They do this by sharing knowledge and enthusiasm and actively engaging every single visitor. You will need to be a 'people person' and work closely with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the warmest welcome and an exceptional visitor experience. In addition to helping people understand and enjoy the birds, you will introduce people to the opportunity to explore Ireland's only upside-down lighthouse, a functioning lighthouse with a fascinating history and powerful ties to the people of Rathlin Island. This employer is also ambassadors for the island and the local area. They can guide visitors to other nearby attractions, particularly to opportunities to engage with natural spaces and wildlife. Candidates should have the confidence to address and marshal large groups of people. You will also need to be a multi-tasker who can process ticket sales efficiently, promote membership of this environmental and conservatoin charity, and simultaneously maximise uptake of the refreshment and retail offerings. The organisation prides themselves on immaculate presentation of their premises, so cleaning and maintenance are important tasks throughout the day. They are keen to uphold their reputation of giving the warmest friendliest welcome 'in the West'! Centre Assistants will live on Rathlin during the season with the opportunity to rent staff accommodation on the island. Rathlin is a place of astonishing natural beauty where daily immersion in an unspoiled natural environment is a very rich experience. You will also have the chance to engage with the vibrant social and cultural life of the island living in a welcoming island community experiencing small island life. This is a seven-day-a-week operation. You will work on rota which will include regular weekend work and occasional evening shifts for special events. If this appeals to you, please apply. It is not just a seasonal job; it will be an unforgettable life adventure. Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience: 4 GCSEs at grades A-C and 2 A levels or equivalent. Computer literate Enthusiasm for our mission Multi-tasking ability Excellent verbal and written communications skills Great personal presentation and interpersonal skills A team player who can motivate and inspire people Ability to work on own initiative Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback Ability to maximise opportunities for visitor engagement and income generation Able to build and maintain strong working relationships Desirable criteria: Catering, hospitality or Visitor Attraction experience Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace Knowledge of basic food hygiene Till operation and cash handling experience Driving License and ability to drive in the UK Tourism and Leisure related qualification Working knowledge of visitor engagement techniques Additional Information This is a temporary contract for 6 months working 37.5 hours per week. Accommodation is available to rent for the duration of the post. Closing date: 23:57, Tuesday, 30th December 2025 This employer will conduct interviews for this position from 5th -9th January 2026. Please note: The right is reserved to close this advert at any time. Please submit an application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role will require completion of the employer's Safeguarding level 2 training in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. No agencies please.

Temp posiitons available to work within a catering team for a large company based in Hounslow Heath The role will require assisting the catering team with food service with dayshift and nightshift available. To make sure the team have hands on help with food prep, making sure work stations are clean and sanitised, serving, till operations and general housekeeping throughout the shifts. Must have a level 2 food safety and allergens food tolerance certificate and plain balck top, black trousers and safety shoed/boots. IND/LS working hours are 10am-2pm or 10:30pm to 2:30am and will require the candidates to live local due to public transport, if you drive parking is available on site.

Visitor Experience Officer - Rathlin Island Reference: OCT Location: Rathlin Island Contract: 26 weeks, Seasonal Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Opportunity to rent a room in staff house on the island. Our client is looking for a team player with excellent interpersonal and communications skills combined with a passion for connecting people with nature, someone deeply committed to their mission of saving the natural environment and maintaining biodiversity. Working at Rathlin Island West Lighthouse and Seabird Centre, this charity's most spectacular visitor attraction and most successful people engagement reserve in Northern Ireland, you'll be providing a unique and fascinating visitor experience inspiring visitors to support nature conservation now and in the future. This role is fundamental in ensuring the highest quality of visitor experience for both new and existing audiences. Together with the Visitor Experience Manager, the Visitor Experience Officer will be responsible for supporting and inspiring the staff and volunteer team to deliver this organisation's visitor offer during a very busy spring and summer visitor season. You will also work with the Communications Team to deliver promotional activities, particularly social media content. You will ensure operations proceed efficiently and the highest standards are maintained in visitor interactions and in the presentation of the premises. You will also promote membership of this charity and help maximise catering and retail sales which provide vital income for the charity. You will be working alongside the Visitor Experience Manager, Visitor Experience Assistants and volunteers with the HQ team to ensure the highest quality of visitor experience. You will be expected to deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager during their two days off during the week and assist with all the required administrative tasks. The Visitor Experience Officer will live on the island during the season, with the opportunity to rent staff accommodation. This affords the opportunity to experience the unique island way of life and engage with a vibrant community and diverse social and cultural events. Living immersed in a stunning natural landscape is an unforgettable experience Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience : 4 GCSEs at grades A-C and 2 A levels or equivalent. Computer literate Sound understanding of systems and procedures necessary to run a commercial visitor operation Working knowledge of visitor engagement techniques Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads A team player who can motivate and inspire people Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative Experience of managing and delivering against targets and KPI's Experience of analysing and interpreting data in a visitor experience environment Experience of delivering a high-quality visitor offer Successful experience of managing or supporting a team of staff and/or volunteers Driving License and right to drive in the UK Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience: Tourism/leisure related qualification, ideally at HND level or equivalent Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity Health and Safety in the workplace Experience of delivering exceptional customer service Hospitality, retail or catering work experience Additional Information This is a Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) temporary contract (26 weeks). Accommodation is available to rent for the duration of the post. Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 30th December 2025 This employer will conduct interviews for this position from 5th - 9th January 2026. Please note: The right is reserved to close this advert at any time. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role will require completion of the employer's Safeguarding level 2 training in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. No agencies please.

Reporting to: CEO Direct reports: Café Assistants and Café Supervisors Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,700 - £33,800 (pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week. Working days will vary in line with business requirements. Predominantly café based, with some office working will be required. Location: Charleston in Firle (BN8 6LL) & Charleston in Lewes (BN7 1FB) Charleston is seeking a proactive and positive individual with excellent interpersonal skills to lead the catering offer across Charleston s two sites. The Café Manager will manage the café s daily operations, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience for all visitors. Responsibilities include developing seasonal menus, supervising staff, handling stock orders, and leading the coordination of catering for public events and venue hire. General duties Lead and deliver the catering offer, growing the business and maximising profits while maintaining a high-quality service and inclusive atmosphere for all customers. To manage the day to day running of the catering offer, including the scheduling and management of a café team. Coordinate, supervise, train and develop the café team. Lead on the catering offer for all aspects of Charleston s year-round programme of events. The Café Manager will work alongside the Front of House and Events team to coordinate the catering for public events, and internal and external hires of our public spaces. Ensure that the barns, and all connected spaces are clean and well presented. Act as the designated alcohol licence holder, ensuring all activities comply with the premises licence and legal requirements. Act as a keyholder and open / close venues following security procedures. Maintain all food deliveries records. Financial responsibilities Manage budgets for the café, staffing and all food related items. Frequently reviewing staff costs. Responsible for ordering food and related supplies. Maintain food delivery records and all discrepancies are followed up. Approval of invoices for food and related supplies. Review chosen suppliers against Charleston s criteria including value for money. Responsible for maintenance of point of sales systems. Review receipts and other information from point of sales systems. Manage staff rotas, with reference to expected activity levels. Visitor welcome Create and maintain a safe, professional and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. Ensure that visitor access requirements are met. Contribute to the collective effort to keep the site clean and safe for visitors. Health and safety Lead on food safety working with external support as required, ensuring records are kept up to date and training is completed. Maintain allergens documentation. Understand Charleston s emergency procedures and in the event of an emergency, help oversee the safe evacuation of the buildings. Monitor health & safety day to day, being vigilant to potential hazards.