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S2O Care Services

Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)

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Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)

About us S2O Care Services is a London-based care provider that is supporting people in the community. We are now opening a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–17 who are leaving care, [subject to Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023]. Our aim is simple: to give young people a safe, stable home and the skills and confidence to move on to independent adult life. About the role You'll be a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of the young people we support. Day to day, that means helping them build practical independence skills, settle into education, training or work, look after their health and wellbeing, and stay safe. You'll work closely with social workers, personal advisers, schools and colleges, and other professionals, and you'll keep clear, accurate records. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each young person's support plan, • Teach independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, tenancy and household management, • Encourage engagement with education, employment or training, • Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, including exploitation, going missing and risk-taking behaviour, • Support young people with health appointments and emotional wellbeing, • Contribute to support plans, risk assessments and reviews, • Complete daily logs, incident reports and handovers to a high standard, • Work in line with the Supported Accommodation Quality Standards and S2O's policies Essential requirements • Minimum 2 years' experience working with young people aged 16–17 (for example in supported accommodation, children's homes, leaving care or youth work), • A sound understanding of safeguarding children and young people, • Good written English and confidence with record-keeping, • Calm, patient and resilient, with clear and consistent boundaries, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People's Workforce (or willingness to work towards it), • Experience supporting care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children or young people with trauma histories. What we offer • Competitive pay rate, • Paid induction and ongoing training, • Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team, • Pension, holiday entitlement, refer-a-friend bonus, other benefits, • The chance to help shape a new service from the start Safer recruitment S2O Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list, satisfactory references (including from your most recent employer in work with children or young people) and a full employment history with any gaps explained. Benefits: • Company pension, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking, • Paid training, • Referral programme

Canary Wharf Estate, London

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price. We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra. We're now looking for a passionate Kitchen Porter to join our team! Your Mission As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to: • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, • Support the kitchen and floor teams during service, • Bring positive energy and a problem solving mindset to every shift, • Help create the best moment of our guests' day About You The ideal candidate can demonstrate: • Big smile and passion for Italian food, • Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is a bonus, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends Our offer to you • Permanent, full-time role: £15.71/hour total package (base pay + tronc), • Daily staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply, • Mental health & wellbeing support, • Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays, • Regular training & career growth opportunities, • International mobility with opportunities to work across the group Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #joinbigmammauki

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Kingsley Hall Church & Community Centre

Market Trader/Shop Rep

7 days ago

Part-time

Dagenham

Position: Social Supermarket Rep Department: The Shop - Kingsley Hall's Social Supermarket Location: Kingsley Hall Church & Community Centre Reports To: Community Engagement Lead Hours: Part-Time (Minimum 20 hours per week) Salary: National Minimum Wage + Performance Incentives Are you friendly, energetic, and passionate about helping your local community? Kingsley Hall is seeking a Market Trader / Social Supermarket Representative to help run and promote The Shop, our community-focused Social Supermarket. This customer-facing role involves serving members, using Kingsley Hall’s courtyard to promote affordable food and household essentials, maintaining attractive product displays, handling transactions, and encouraging new memberships. You'll be at the heart of our community, building relationships with residents and ensuring every visitor receives a warm and welcoming experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, enjoy meeting new people, and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. Using creative ideas and solutions to create street theatre, an exciting and enticing market stall experience for customers. Experience in retail, market trading, sales, customer service, or community engagement is a must and a full UK driving licence is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping others while contributing to a growing social enterprise that makes a real difference to local families.

Canary Wharf Estate, London

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price. We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra. We're now looking for a passionate 1st Pizza Chef to join our team! Your Mission As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to: • Developing recipes, managing the pizza service during preparation and training junior staff in pizza-making techniques., • Working in our pizzeria section and crafting authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, from preparing the dough to the final finishing touches, • Respect health & safety standards and maintain high levels of cleanliness and organisation, • Work hand-in-hand with your teammates during busy services, • Bring positive energy and a problem-solving mindset, • Help create the best moment of our guests' day About You The ideal candidate can demonstrate: • A big smile and real passion for Italian food, • Strong experience as a Senior or 1st Pizza Chef ideally working with authentic Neapolitan pizza, • Previous experience in a busy restaurant environment, • Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Strong communication skills and love for teamwork, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends Our offer to you • Permanent, full-time role: £ 20.21/hour total package (base pay + tronc), • Daily staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply, • Mental health & wellbeing support, • Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays, • Regular training & career growth opportunities, • International mobility with opportunities to work across the group Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #joinbigmammauki

Dog Walker, Wanstead (Self Employed, Flexible Hours) Location: Wanstead, Aldersbrook and Snaresbrook (E11 and E12) Pay: £10 per dog per group walk, so £40 for a full group of four dogs Hours: Weekdays, between 10am and 3pm, on the days that suit you Contract: Self employed, paid weekly About us Wanstead Walkers is a new, local dog walking business serving families in Wanstead, Aldersbrook, and Snaresbrook. We take small groups of dogs out on Wanstead Flats and in Wanstead Park, and we want every owner to know their dog is with someone careful, friendly and reliable. The role You will collect dogs from their homes, walk them in small groups of no more than four, and bring them home safe, tired and happy. Each walk lasts around an hour. Day to day, that means: • Collecting and returning dogs on time, and keeping client keys safe, • Walking up to two dogs, on or off lead as each owner allows, • Following the code of conduct for dog walkers, including picking up after every dog, • Checking each dog over before and after the walk What we are looking for • Experience with dogs, whether through work, volunteering or your own dogs, • Confidence handling a small group, including recall and dogs of different sizes, • Reliability and good timekeeping, as owners plan their day around you, • A clear basic DBS check as required, • Happy to hold client keys and enter their homes, • A smartphone for updates and photos, • The right to work in the UK, and aged 18 or over, • A pet first aid certificate is a bonus, but not essential What you get • £16 per dog per group walk, paid weekly, • Walks booked around your availability, from one day a week upwards, • Clients found and booked for you, so you can simply walk, • Cover under our public liability and care, custody and control insurance, • Walks close to home on Wanstead Flats and in Wanstead Park How to apply Message us with a few lines on your experience and the days you are free. We will be in touch for a short call, followed by a meet and a trial walk.

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