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Start a Rewarding Career in Care! Assistant Support Worker - High Wycombe Salary: 25,506 Hours: 37.5 per week Looking for a meaningful career where you can genuinely change lives - even if you have never worked in care before? You are in the right place. At Grove Garden Studios , our values of Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Empowerment and Compassion guide everything we do. You will support adults with learning disabilities to live independently in their own homes. And the best part? No experience is required - we will fully train you. You can earn a recognised Health & Social Care qualification while you work. This is a brilliant opportunity if you are looking to start a long-term, rewarding career in the care and support sector. What You Will Do Support with medication and personal care with dignity Encourage daily living skills like cooking, cleaning and budgeting Organise activities and community outings Build positive, trusting relationships Follow personalised support plans What We Need Full UK driving licence A compassionate, people-focused attitude If you bring the right values, we will teach you everything else. Hightown Benefits 25,506 per annum 33-35 days annual leave Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts Ongoing training and development Pension & life assurance (3 salary) Long Service Awards Monthly Attendance Bonus Annual salary and cost-of-living review Employee assistance helpline We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early. Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

Job Title: Books Services Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Location: National Support Centre, London SE1 Salary: £28,000 gross per annum full time equivalent Job type: Part Time, Fixed term Maternity cover Closing Date: 1st May 2026 The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. We are currently looking for a Books Services Coordinator to join our team. About the role The purposes of the Book Services Coordinator role is to assist the Books and Library Manager in facilitating the charity's crew' libraries service and specialist maritime book sales and also to administer all processes and systems involved within Books and library services. Responsibilities The following is a list of the principal (but not exhaustive) tasks of the post holder: Administration of the functions and systems involved in providing an effective and efficient exchange hardback library or recyclable paperback library service to ships and maritime installations Administrating book order system, and procurement process for all merchandise necessary for the efficient functioning of the Book Services operation. Updating and maintaining the Bookshop website with accurate information and prices. Assisting in the management of the fulfilment of all sales of books/media to customers and external agencies (On-line bookshop, telephone, mail and "walk-in"), and ensure the maintenance of customer service standards Administration of the Library and Book stock control system Requirements: Experience working in book buying/selling/procurement in a customer focussed environment Experience of using book stock control and freight systems Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions and take responsibility. Experience in handling parcel deliveries and packaging goods for shipment Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Additional Information: MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Book Services Assistant, Library Services Coordinator, Publishing Operations Coordinator, Editorial Services Coordinator, Book Production Coordinator, Literary Services Coordinator, Content Services Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, Print Services Coordinator, and Library Operations Coordinator, may also be considered for this role.

Company Description Location: Widnes - (Appleton, Farnview, Farnworth, Halton View, Kingsway. Moorfield, Town Centre and Weates estate) Pay: £12.75-£13 per hour (depending on shift), plus 30p mileage Shifts: full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants. We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We're not only changing lives, we're transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care. What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves: In 2024, 5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company. 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional At Comfort Call, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we're looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Widnes. Job Description What you'll do Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing. You'll: Support people to stay independent in their own homes Offer companionship and reassurance Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtimes Be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team Provide personal care with dignity and respect Qualifications What we're looking for: No experience? No problem. Whether you're starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart. We're looking for people who are: Naturally caring and compassionate Reliable and committed Eager to learn (with our full training and support) Additional Information Here's what makes us different: Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey Full training & paid induction - no experience needed Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life's big moments National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more Ready to apply? Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you. Join Comfor Call in Widnes today and be part of something meaningful.

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Salisbury. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Joining bonus - up to £500 Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Competitive pay rates - earn up to £17.50 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £500 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy

Job Title: Head of Insight and Impact Reporting To: Assistant Director of Network Development and Impact Manages: Data Analyst (direct management), Data Coordinator (dotted line) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible) Salary: £49,440 - £55,620 per annum (appointments are typically made at the lower end of the salary range) Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary) About The Employer Our client is a federated charity consisting of a central national office and over 170 geographically dispersed local organisations, all working together under the same identity. The organisation recognises that being a parent has never been easy. Every volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. The organisation works with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell them they need. They offer no judgement - just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference the organisation makes and often their volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves. About The Role Head of Insight and Impact is an exciting new leadership role for this charity at a critical time as they develop and prepare to launch their new, federation-wide strategy in early 2027. You will ensure that they make best use of the data and evidence that they already hold and build the insight-led culture they need to deliver their mission. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead the development of a shared, federation-wide approach to impact measurement, transforming how this organisation understands, evidences and communicates the difference that this charity makes to babies, children and families. Develop and embed data systems, tools and capabilities at this organisation and across its federation of aligned charities, aligning with and enabling delivery of our new strategy. Design and lead a consistent approach to monitoring and evaluating the support provided by this organisation to their federation, ensuring outcomes and learning are captured and shared. Lead this organisation's Impact Team and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and with locally federated teams, leveraging collective skills and expertise. In this busy and varied role, you will put insight and impact at the heart of the charity's work. In a typical day you could be working with the data analyst to visualise and present the results of the latest National Data Return to the Executive Leadership Team, running a feedback session with locally federated teams piloting new outcome measures, and/or ensuring colleagues in the Fundraising Team have the insight they need for proposal development. Ultimately, your efforts will help ensure that this charitable movement can reach and support more families with babies and children facing their toughest times. The people at the organisation are its most important resource. The employer has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment they give to developing their staff. Benefits of working for the employer Flexible working Family friendly policy PayCare health cash plan Enhanced employer contribution pension Learning and development Employee Assistance If it sounds like your type of challenge, they would be delighted to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th May at 4pm. First stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 1st June. Second stage interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester Office on week commencing 8th June. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. They wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. No agencies please.

Company Description Company Description At CCH Group, we're more than a care provider - we're a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. Founded in 2009, we've grown into the nation's largest care company, with over 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care each month across the UK. Job Description Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH are looking for individuals like you to join our team Role summary Pay Rate - Competitive Location - Laceby, Aylesby, Great Coates, Hatcliffe, Cadeby, Hawerby, Barnoldby-Le-Beck, Beelsby, Bradley, Irby,Scartho, East Ravendale, West Ravendale, Haweby, Market Rasen Hours - £12.71 Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship A driving licence and own transport is essential for this role About the position CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to our local people, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism. As an integral member of CCH, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care. Your responsibilities will include Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around The Successful Care Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients. Qualifications What you'll bring to the team Proficient in effective communication across all levels Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group Successfully passed DBS screening Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge Display initiative and autonomy Additional Information Who We Are: At CCH Group, our vision is to become the best place to work in care. Our mission is to expand our reach so that those in need of care are never forgotten or alone. We achieve this by nurturing our people, elevating their roles in society, and transforming lives together. Our Values: COMMUNITY: We are stronger together. One team building a culture where our customers and people thrive. COURAGE: We boldly shape a better future, tackling challenges head-on. HEART: We are passionate and dedicated-we love what we do because what we do matters. What's in it for you Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and Well-being Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Cycle to work scheme Refer a friend scheme - earn £300 per referral! Blue Light Card eligibility - exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you Flexible hours , part and full time available Local work and paid mileage Paid training Self-development - progression opportunities Access to our in-house app Work for the largest care company in the UK! No experience necessary Book an interview at a time and date to suit you! Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply today and become part of a team that's transforming lives, one person at a time. CCH Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of the Home Care Association, adhering to their Code of Practice.

Company Description At CCH Group, we're more than a care provider - we're a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. Founded in 2009, we've grown into the nation's largest care company, with over 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care each month across the UK. Job Description Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH are looking for individuals like you to join our team Role summary Pay Rate - £13.20 per hour plus mileage Location - Alfreton, Blackwell, Tibshelf, South Normanton, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Hours - Evenings & Weekends About the position CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Alfreton and surrounding areas, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism. As an integral member of CCH, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care. Your responsibilities will include Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around The Successful Care Professional will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients. Qualifications What you'll bring to the team Proficient in effective communication across all levels Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group Successfully passed DBS screening Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge Display initiative and autonomy Additional Information What's in it for you Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and Well-being Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Cycle to work scheme Refer a friend scheme - earn £300 per referral! Blue Light Card eligibility - exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you Flexible hours , part and full time available Local work and paid mileage Paid training - online and face to face Self-development - progression opportunities Access to our in-house app Work for the largest care company in the UK! Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!

Job Title: Supported Housing Officer Location: Central Bristol Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 Job Type : Full Time, Temporary Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029 with the possibility of extension Ron Jones House is located in central Bristol and houses men aged 22+ who are either experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Phoenix Place is also located in central Bristol and houses single women and mothers and babies at risk of homelessness. Ron Jones House and Phoenix Place are working with St Mungos to deliver the Rough Sleepers Prevention Service which provides short-term accommodation at these two projects. In this newly created role, you will work with 12 short-term rough sleepers at Ron Jones House and three at Phoenix Place plus a small caseload of residents at RJH We are looking for an organised and driven Supported Housing to deliver a psychologically informed housing and support service to benefit the client groups we serve. What you will be doing: Assess the support needs and risks of residents in line with organisational support delivery and risk management procedures To work in partnership with external agencies to facilitate the effective delivery of services to clients that promotes growth and their development Effectively delivering personalised support services to all clients to help improve outcomes including financial resilience, welfare benefit and budgeting advice to ensure income is maximised for preparation of when moving on to independent living Keeping customers first and effectively delivering all aspects of housing management services such as rent and service charge monitoring and safeguarding. To use IT effectively to ensure the delivery of frontline services and effective reporting of KPI outcomes What you will need to be successful: Putting customers first. An understanding of resident support needs and being able to help them to find solutions Open to change, embraces improvement and takes on board new ideas Understands the importance of quality service delivery and is impact on business success. Strives to deliver high quality affordable services Empathy, an understanding of residents views and being able to encourage colleagues to do the same. Effective time management in a fast-paced environment and being able to prioritise your own workload. Take a proactive approach to targets and plans ahead. Benefits: Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Elim colleagues benefit from: 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days. Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy Company pension. Life Assurance. Annual bonus. Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking Ability to work from home on occasion to complete training and admin. For full details of Elim's benefits, culture and values please visit our website where you will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us. 'Although it might be a challenging role at times, it is so rewarding and a privilege to be part of people's life's journey. If you'd like to make a difference in your career and other's people lives, this role is for you. Elim is a supportive organisation with a great sense of community and fairness. I have felt so encouraged and supported since the minute I started.' Elim Colleague How to apply: For more details on the role and to apply please visit our website. We want to ensure we are accessible for all applicants interested in a career at Elim. If you need any assistance with your application or are unable to access our website, please contact HR. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and interviewing those who meet the role requirements. The advert will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed. We are proud to be an inclusive and values driven organisation that celebrates the diversity of our colleagues. We see the importance of creating an inclusive workforce that reflects our diverse customer base and so welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our careers page to compete an application form for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Social Housing Advisor, Housing Needs Assistant, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Housing Assistant, Housing Officer, Housing Services, Housing Assistant, Social Housing Assistant, Supported Housing Officer, Social Housing Worker, Housing Administrator may also be considered for this role.

Accommodation Manager - Premium Living 34,000- 37,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a high-performing Retail Store Manager or Area/Cluster Manager ready to step away from the high street and into the exciting world of property building management? This is a standout opportunity to take everything you've built in retail - leadership, customer experience, standards and commercial awareness - and apply it in a premium, service-led living environment. You'll be joining a high-growth, design-led residential brand delivering a five-star, hospitality-style experience for residents - where service, presentation and community really matter. The Role Think of this as running your own retail store - just without the sales floor pressure. You'll: Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation of the residence Lead, inspire and develop a front-of-house and operations team Deliver a five-star resident experience, setting the standard for service Drive presentation, standards and attention to detail across the building Oversee maintenance coordination and ensure the building always looks its best Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards Manage budgets, costs and overall performance Create a vibrant, engaging community through events and resident interaction Build strong relationships with local partners and universities What We're Looking For Experience as a Retail Store Manager, Senior Assistant Manager or Area Manager (non-food preferred) A passion for customer experience, service standards and team leadership Strong operational mindset - used to running a busy, high-footfall environment A hands-on leader who leads from the front and sets the tone Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities Commercially aware with experience managing targets, budgets or KPIs Energetic, engaging and naturally people-focused What's In It For You? 34,000- 37,000 basic salary (DOE) 10% annual bonus 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Your birthday off every year Pension scheme Employee perks & wellbeing support Genuine career progression in a fast-growing, premium brand If you're ready to take your retail leadership experience into a more balanced, service-led environment - while still leading from the front - this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with your CV.

Receptionist Wellington Lions Primary Academy Salary: Grade D4-6 - £25,185-£25,989 FTE (DOE) Actual Salary: £22,217 - £22,927 pro rata (DOE) Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours) and Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks) Closing date: 09.00am, Thursday 7th May 2026 Interview Date : Thursday 14th May 2026 Anticipated Start Date: Monday 15th June 2026 Job Overview The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support. You will be responsible for managing day to day operations, providing administrative services, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the school environment Why choose us? Wellington Lions Primary Academy, part of the Ascend Learning Trust, is a purpose-built school based within the new housing development in NEQ (Northeast Quadrant) of Tidworth and caters for pupils from Reception through to Year 6. Our recent Ofsted Inspection (July 2023) graded the school Good in all categories, with strengths highlighted in its curriculum and inclusive ethos. At Wellington Lions Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey. We actively encourage our children to be curious and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners. Full details can be found in the recruitment pack. Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future. If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision. Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable. Together we Belong, Believe, Become. We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include: Health & Wellbeing Free annual Flu Vaccines Discounted Gym Memberships 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice Annual 'Wellbeing Day' Generous holiday allowance Flexible working solutions Financial Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores Excellent Pension Schemes Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost) Career Progression Instructional Coaching for Teachers Developmental performance management conversations Apprenticeship opportunities for 'on the job training' Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions. Recognition and Reward -including service awards Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation. Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier. At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team. Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Description Contract: Permanent, part time (14 hours over 2 days) Salary: 9,324 per annum pro rata ( 23,311 FTE) Location: Barnards Green Road, Malvern Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received With over 50 charity shops across England and Wales, our Malvern shop is based within a community that is rich with history and welcomes locals and tourists alike. Our store is looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside our Shop Manager in creating a warm and welcoming shopping experience for visitors and those donating to the store . More about the role Using your experience in retail management/leadership, you will work with our Shop Manager and local community to drive forward sales and source quality fashion, accessories and homeware from donations to regenerate and find a new home! This store really needs someone who understands the local community and can work to build a solid customer base and network of generous donors. Every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes. We're looking for a positive role model to join our leadership team, guiding our team of volunteers in creating a friendly and welcoming shopping experience. We'd like you to have experience of managing others and have creative ways to lead and motivate a team to achieve maximum success. In this role, you will be supporting the recruitment and training of new volunteers, sharing your knowledge of merchandising and provide a quality customer service to those both purchasing and donating. You could be a current team leader or supervisor, looking to take on more management responsibility or you could be an experienced manager (or deputy) looking for a new challenge. We want to hear from you to see if we are the employer for you! Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 till 17:00 and your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work. This working pattern includes weekends and bank holidays so having the ability to be flexible is essential, and you may also be required to support with additional holiday and sickness cover. Join us today to have a career you can be proud of! About you You will have: Previous experience of working in a retail environment Cash handling and reconciliation experience Experience of leading a team Experience of providing great customer experience Computer and administration skills It would also be great if you had: Managing volunteers How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community. ABOUT YOU You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role. 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' Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3% And so much more! If you'd like to use your creativity 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.