ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0854
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0854
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
Contract: Full Time , Permanent Salary: £ 27,000 per annum Hours: 38.5 per week Our head offices based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking space available when visiting. This is a Monday to Friday role. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our friendly Head Office team in Hook Norton. Key Responsibilities: Preparing & processing payments. Liaising with suppliers. Scanning all invoices/credits received via post. Checking Bookwork received via Post and electronically on a weekly basis. Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving queries. Supporting catering locations with any queries. Responding to emails and queries in a timely manner. You Will Have The Following Skills: Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamic Systems (prefered). Proficient in Excel. 1 year's experience within AP or a finance team. The Person: Organised. Proactive. Enjoy working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong and confident communicator. Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). 23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Volunteers leave - up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. Disclaimer All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Contract: Full Time , Permanent Salary: £ 27,000 per annum Hours: 38.5 per week Our head offices based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking space available when visiting. This is a Monday to Friday role. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our friendly Head Office team in Hook Norton. Key Responsibilities: Preparing & processing payments. Liaising with suppliers. Scanning all invoices/credits received via post. Checking Bookwork received via Post and electronically on a weekly basis. Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving queries. Supporting catering locations with any queries. Responding to emails and queries in a timely manner. You Will Have The Following Skills: Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamic Systems (prefered). Proficient in Excel. 1 year's experience within AP or a finance team. The Person: Organised. Proactive. Enjoy working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong and confident communicator. Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). 23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Volunteers leave - up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. Disclaimer All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
