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Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – * Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this * Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils * Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour * Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old * Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum * Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits * Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Primary Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Your genuine passion for teaching primary aged children and the impact your subject can have on young lives, • The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department, • You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___ For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Please note: The successful candidate must have proven experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), as they will be teaching an EYFS class of children. Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – * Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this * Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils * Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour * Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old * Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum * Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits * Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a EYFS Classroom Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Your genuine passion for teaching EYFS and the impact your subject can have on young lives, • The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department, • You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___ For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

£29,028 - £33,496 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education based in South West London. The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time * Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties * Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection * Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document. For a full job description and person specification, please click ______ To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___.

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

To coin the British phrase “hodgepodge” meaning a jumble of things, we have a hodgepodge of a role that would suit a confident GP vet who likes to work between different environments, while still having a level of consistency in their rota. About your new role! Working between 3 very different practices (not on the same day) you will be providing consistency to our clients and teams week in week out. Your rota will involve Tuesdays at Croydon, Wednesdays at Caterham, Thursdays and Fridays at New Addington. All 3 sites have their own nuance’s including ultrasound facilities in Caterham, and you will be fully supported in all 3 with experienced support colleagues. The rota includes a branch Saturday rotation and 1:10 Sunday rotation in the Stone Lion Hospital plus 1 bank holiday per year. You will have full clinical support from Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon, for any complex referrals you may need to make, and OOH care for your patients. You also have the support from a dedicated regional manager, and regional head vet who has a wealth of knowledge to pass on and can support you in your clinical management needs. This is a sole charge position, and you will be comfortable with routine GP consultations and surgery, but ample support is provided by management in the region. Being south of the river, you are ideally located near idyllic Kingston Upon Thames, and then for a night out in London within easy reach of Brixton. Now let’s get to the nitty gritty: Our sole charge salary band is £60,000 to £75,000 (FTE) depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role, as we would welcome the opportunity to provide CPD for further clinical or management development. There are no on-call requirements for this position. A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard vet: • 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, • Generous relocation assistance (where applicable), • Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days' paid CPD leave, • Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling. Here's the exciting bit…a day includes We are looking for a commercially astute, passionate, own brand buyer to work in an incredibly exciting and fast paced category. Our own brand vision is to create and build great brands that our customers and colleagues love and share. We are credible, daring, entrepreneurial and always looking for new opportunities and products to surprise and delight our customers. Job Purpose Responsible for driving sales & profitability of Superdrug Own Brand Hair Care and Clear Skin categories through delivering a robust commercial plan across product, price, promotions & merchandising that meets our Customer’s needs. To strive for excellence when developing Superdrug Own Brand Hair Care & Clear Skin ranges through the development and delivery of the product plan through working in collaboration with the Senior Buyer and a team of technical and design experts. Reporting into the Senior Buyer, but responsible for autonomous projects in their own right. Opportunity to line manage a Junior Buyer is a possibility as part of the role for the right candidate, thus extending the responsibility of the role to Lip Care as well. Key Responsibilities • Develop Own Brand Category plans including Range Reviews and launch plans, Promotions, Pricing & Stock that deliver against the overall Commercial Strategy & Financial targets, • Develop and deliver profitable promotional plans for responsible Categories. Forecast promotional sales and monitor and evaluate performance on a weekly/monthly/annual basis, proactively introducing revised plans and activity as and when required, • Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives, • Develop new brand concepts, and product development plans for existing Own Brand ranges, • Develop products and packaging appropriate to our customers, the brand and our commercial requirements. Collaborate with the Marketing, CRM , Online and digital teams to develop and implement marketing and promotion plans that are relevant to the category and effectively communicate to the Customer, • Deliver informed Category reviews, incorporating market data, trend data, merchandising review, promotional review, competitor review, customer data and buyer input. Turn Category reviews into the annual Category NPD plan, • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers Own Brand advantage whilst managing availability and slow-moving stock, • Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain team to ensure Sales forecasts are adhered to whilst maintaining Own Brand availability and minimising slow moving stock, • Collaborate with International Buying and other European businesses to harmonise product/suppliers, to gain greater efficiencies and share best practice., • Ensure clear communication across the business and ensure appropriate processes in place., • Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills required and the ability to engage everyone around them What you’ll need to succeed • Previous experience in both Product Development and Buying, • Commercially astute with excellent ability to understand and interpret market information, • Proven track record in brand building and product development, either directly or through relationship with proprietary brands, • Strong negotiation skills, • Customer focused, • Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Project Management experience, • Analytical Here's what's in it for you • 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays), • 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend, • 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online, • Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station, • Company pension matching and bonus, • We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, • Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK, • We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!, • Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling. Here's the exciting bit…a day includes As a Senior Buyer you will lead a team of 2 buyers, 1 Junior buyer and 2 BA’s to deliver the commercial business strategy for Personal Care (Male Skin, Male Toiletries, Mens Shaving, Female Hair Removal, Sanpro & Baby). This role will play a key part in identifying and sourcing new products and delivering competitive promotional plans. This role reports into the Head of Personal Care at Superdrug Stores Plc. Key Responsibilities • Interacting with a variety of Stakeholders: Commercial, Suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain and AS Watson occasionally, • Develop, implement, and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives., • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies for the brands you look after., • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders., • Work with suppliers to launch & develop NPD into the categories, part of that will be negotiating periods of exclusivity as well as exclusive/ bespoke campaigns on big brands, • Day to day management of various categories, able to read and understand market data to make correct customer led decisions. Must have experienced of negotiating fixed investment., • Able to write, present and deliver strategic objectives above and beyond the day to day promotions, pricing and star buys, • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow moving stock., • Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customers needs., • Develop build and maintain effective external relationships with suppliers to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs., • Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business., • Manage and coach team members to achieve both Category and personal development objectives., • Take responsibility for own personal and professional development. This job is a good fit for you if: • You enjoy a fast paced, ever changing environment where you can own the strategic decision making for your categories, • You are great at building trusting relationships with your stakeholders & leading a team., • You have an analytical mindset for translating data., • You are good at prioritizing, delegating tasks and managing deadlines., • You are excited by innovation and have a passion for product development. What you’ll need: • You will understand the core principles of the skincare market., • You will have strong negotiator skills to be able to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug, • You need to be confident in making commercial decisions that impact our stores, • Strong leadership capabilities to deliver results through people Here's what's in it for you • 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays), • 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend, • 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online, • Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station, • Company pension matching and bonus, • We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, • Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK, • We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!, • Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Our Client, a fantastic Care Home in Bromley is looking for a part-time Maintenance Assistant to work weekends to support the Head of Maintenance.

Our Client, a fantastic Care Home in Bromley is looking for a part-time Maintenance Assistant to work weekends to support the Head of Maintenance. You will have prior experience working in a general Maintenance role. Supporting the Head of Maintenance to create a safe and well-presented environment

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Sutton to recruit for a Team Manager – Locality Team within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £49,056-£57,402 P/Annum. Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to w

Our Client, a fantastic Care Home in Bromley is looking for a part-time Maintenance Assistant to work weekends to support the Head of Maintenance. You will be responsible for: Supporting the Head of Maintenance to create a safe and well-presented environment for their residents and their families.

Avon Search and Selection are proud to be assisting this new, purpose built Luxury Care Home in Bickley (Kent) in recruiting a key member of their team.We are currently seeking a Head Nurse (RGN) to focus on managing the Nursing Team and ensuring the highest levels of Clinical care are delivered.The

The Head of Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the care home environment is safe,.This role will have a particular focus on the following areas:.

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Sutton to recruit for a Team Manager – Locality Team within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £49,056-£57,402 P/Annum Role Overview: Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an e

Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotelenvironment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and s

Director of Whole School IT and Head of Computing (Secondary) Director of Whole School IT and Head of Computing (Secondary) Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092) + TLR 1C (£13,969) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time To Start: January 2026 Location: Lewisham We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Head of Computing to lead our team of outstanding staff in this popular and highly successful curriculum area. Applications are considered from experienced and aspiring leaders. This position also has the attraction of additional whole school responsibility, which can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. In 2025, the outcomes for Computing & ICT were: GCSE Computing (27 entries): 9-7: 52%, 9-5: 93% A Level Computer Science (13 entries): A*-A: 31%, A*-B: 69%, A*-C: 100% We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students. Our Lewisham School is a 11-18 school with a Sixth Form in Southeast London. We are an outstanding school and our most recent Progress 8 score places us as the 10th best school in the country. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement. With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students. Benefits of working at our school: • Private health care programme for ALL staff., • Two staff well-being days per full academic year., • Loyalty service payments., • Excellent record of staff development with opportunities for career advancement., • Annual travel loans for season tickets., • Cycle to work scheme., • Free use of school gym., • Free use of school swimming pool., • Regular staff social events., • Excellent public transport links., • Free onsite parking., • Working at one of the highest performing schools in the country., • Nationally recognised OUTSTANDING with extremely high levels of pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour., • Outstanding facilities., • Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil to staff ratios., • New, modern, light and airy building., • Safe and secure cycle storage., • Pastries on a Friday morning. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Head of Computing (Secondary), you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Computing (Secondary) candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Head of Computing (Secondary) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this Head of Computing (Secondary) opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Head of Computing (Secondary) role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. Head of Computing (Secondary) #INDSTLND22

The Head of Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the care home environment is safe, well-maintained/presented, and compliant with all relevant health, safety, and statutory requirements.This role will have a particular focus on the following areas:.Planned Preventative Maintenance.Contractor & Bu

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. The wellbeing of our residents will be your number

Reporting directly to the Director of Care & Wellness, this role provides expert leadership, with a particular focus on dementia care and strategy. We are supporting a luxury care provider in the appointment of their. You will oversee care planning, governance, compliance and staff development, ensu

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Social Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across the East and South Place. A deep understanding of both adult social care frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and partnership working across health and social care systems is

Reporting directly to the Director of Care & Wellness, this role provides expert leadership, with a particular focus on dementia care and strategy. You will oversee care planning, governance, compliance and staff development, ensuring that every home consistently delivers exceptional, person-centred

Reporting directly to the Director of Care & Wellness, this role provides expert clinical leadership, with a particular focus on dementia care and strategy. Head of Clinical & Dementia Care. A proven track record of improving care outcomes and driving compliance.

Act as an active member of the Adult Social Care Leadership Team, leading the strategic and operational aspects of the 'front door' service in adult social care to maximise independence and enable people to live as ordinary a life as possible, leveraging community and voluntary sector resources, fam

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'

Heading up our Finance and Business Office functions, you'll ensure we combine optimising the support of our exceptional facilities and healthcare teams, with delivering safe patient pathways and exceptional care. Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a global hospital operating group that is the 4th lar

Join one of our fantastic teams and you’ll make sure our residents and patients get the outstanding quality of care, support, services and facilities they deserve. At Barchester Healthcare, we are committed to the highest standards of ethical recruitment. This enables greater diversity across the

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Foster a culture of excellence, compliance, and accountability. Contribute to the development of risk management and governance frameworks.

Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotelenvironment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and s

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and transform adult social care services across the county. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays and optional additional leave purchases. This is a senior leadershi

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Head of Care to lead and develop high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with dementia. Working closely with the home's management team, you will oversee the operational management of dementia households, ensuring colleagues are supported,

Heading up our Finance and Business Office functions, you’ll ensure we optimise the support of our facilities and healthcare teams while delivering safe patient pathways and exceptional care. Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a global hospital operating group and is one of the largest providers of

We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology - 9 month FTC with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be expected to offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families and

The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester. As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You can expect pl

We require proof of qualifications and the Right to Work in the UK. Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with Health and Social Care business goals. Proficiency in CRM major tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or equivalent platforms.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Social Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across the East and South Place. Develop a deep understanding of adult social care frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and partnership working across health and social care systems. Head o

As the Head of care you will be supporting the home manager with daily supervision of all staff to ensure the delivery of excellent care in a manner that maintains and promotes dignity, privacy, choice, rights, fulfilment and independence. Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a Head of care to work a

Organisation and day-to-day supervision of the care team to ensure all people using the service are treated with dignity and respect and the highest standards of care are achieved;. You will be responsible for the organisation and day-to-day supervision of the care team to ensure all people using th

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If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!.

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As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. You'll need to be professional, caring, court

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Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You should have an NVQ

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At Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role. As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe

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It is essential that you have experience of working in a care setting and delivering personal care in a formal capacity; have an awareness of a range of long term conditions and have an understanding of the needs of people who require help from care services; be able to demonstrate within your appli