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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    6 days ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Sevenoaks

    Description Blooms Care Solutions Limited is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Assistants / Carers Based in the Sevenoaks district, covering clients across Sevenoaks, Oxted,Caterham, Redhil,Godstone and Edenbridge.We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our clients, enabling them to maintain their independence and enhance their well-being within their own homes. Interested candidates contact us through our website Responsibilities will include: • Assisting patients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding., • Monitoring and recording vital signs, escalating concerns to senior staff., • Helping with patient rehabilitation and therapy programs., • Maintaining a clean and tidy environment., • Providing emotional support and companionship to patients., • Documenting care provided and patient observations accurately. We are looking for candidates who possess: • A genuine passion for care and helping others., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • The ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Empathy, patience, and a respectful approach to patient care., • Prior experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided., • Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care) are a plus. If you are a motivated individual seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

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  • Bar / Restaurant Supervisor
    Bar / Restaurant Supervisor
    6 days ago
    £16.5–£17.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Orpington

    21-24 hours a week over a 3-day week Looking for a full or part time Restaurant Supervisor position working with a team passionate about fresh food & great hospitality? About us We’re looking for an enthusiastic, personable & driven Restaurant Supervisor to lead our team in TripAdvisor’s No.1 restaurant in the Borough of Bromley. We are an independently owned and operated restaurant/café & record store in the centre of Orpington and we’re looking for an experienced Supervisor who is passionate and capable with sincere hospitality, loves to work with fresh food and can inspire and lead their team. Opening in November 2018, we have enjoyed success including winning Best New Business & Best Independent Hospitality at Orpington’s Finest Awards. We are also proud to have gained a Travelers Choice Award every year since 2020 from TripAdvisor, awarded to the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. We offer outstanding hospitality for our guests, serving breakfast and lunch daily and dinner on a Friday evening. We also hold Supper Clubs and celebrate special events with themed evenings. All menus are fully prepared in house using premium, local, seasonal and fresh produce including amazing premium coffee. All of this surrounded by a retro record store with a vast range of vinyl music for sale. Our amazing team are the foundation to our success, we actively involve them in decisions about menu ideas, guest experience and business initiatives. We take a genuine and sincere interest for their welfare and believe this to be of the upmost importance to our business. About you You’ll need a proven capability & passion for hospitality & food quality, leading exceptional standards. We’ll be requiring you to deliver a personable leadership style for your team whom you’ll be managing, coaching and inspiring daily. You’ll be personally and fully trained by the hands-on owner of the business and supported every step of the way. We’ll be asking you to assist with developing the business in areas of training, menu development, financial targets and expanding our offer for our guests. You’ll be left in charge of the business to manage and lead during your shifts, overseeing the whole operation including management of the front and back of house teams. You’ll be fully included in the financial performance and control of the business. A minimum of 2 years’ restaurant supervising / management experience is essential working within a premium hospitality business. Coffee experience is also essential with a strong ability to deliver artisan coffee standards. Joining our team This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a characterful, passionate and dynamic business with amazing opportunities to contribute to our future! We have development plans in place for managers, leading to growth of personal skills and opportunities for increased pay and more senior roles. Find our reviews on TripAdvisor & on Google Benefits · Permanent hours contract · 28 days paid holiday with enhanced holiday for long service · Annual pay reviews · Company pension scheme · Bonus scheme paid quarterly · Free food and drinks when working, 50% discount when dining with friends · Majority daytime shifts, great work life balance! Job Type: Part-time available / Hourly paid. Base rate of £14.00 per hour plus service charge averaging approximately at £3.00 per hour. Combined hourly rate of £17.00 approximately. On busier weeks this will be higher with increased service charge. Full time salary equivalent £35,360

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  • Family Lifestyle Assistant
    Family Lifestyle Assistant
    1 month ago
    £18–£30 hourly
    Part-time
    Riverhead, Sevenoaks

    As a Root & Nest Family Lifestyle Assistant, you'll provide practical, day-to-day support that helps family life run smoothly. Every assignment is different, offering varied and rewarding work in welcoming private homes. Depending on the family you are matched with, your responsibilities may include one or more of the following. Key Responsibilities Family Support • Supporting busy households with everyday routines., • School and nursery drop-offs and pick-ups., • Supervising children before and after school., • Planning engaging age-appropriate activities., • Encouraging outdoor play and learning., • Helping establish calm and consistent routines. Meal Preparation • Preparing healthy family meals., • Batch cooking for the week ahead., • Preparing lunchboxes and nutritious snacks., • Following dietary requirements and allergies., • Maintaining high food hygiene standards. Household Organisation • Organising kitchens and pantries., • Grocery shopping and household errands., • Laundry folding and wardrobe organisation., • Resetting shared family spaces., • Supporting home organisation projects., • Creating practical systems that reduce stress for families. Kitchen Garden Support Where requested by clients, you may also assist with: • Planting seasonal vegetables and herbs., • Watering and maintaining raised beds., • Harvesting home-grown produce., • Supporting children with gardening activities., • Transplanting seedlings grown by the Root & Nest team., • Encouraging healthy, sustainable living through food growing. No gardening experience is required—we provide guidance and training. About You You're someone who naturally notices what needs doing before being asked. You enjoy helping people and find satisfaction in making everyday life easier for others. You remain calm under pressure, communicate professionally and take pride in delivering thoughtful, discreet support. You may come from a background in: • Nannying., • Nursery or early years education., • Teaching., • Childminding., • Household management., • Hospitality., • Care work., • Professional cooking., • Gardening or horticulture. Experience in every area isn't necessary. We recruit for attitude, initiative and integrity just as highly as we recruit for experience. Essential Requirements • Full UK driving licence., • Access to your own reliable vehicle., • Right to work in the UK., • Excellent spoken and written English., • Professional and trustworthy manner., • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality., • Comfortable working independently., • Two satisfactory references. An Enhanced DBS certificate is preferred. Where appropriate, Root & Nest may fund a new DBS application for exceptional candidates. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Applicants may have experience or qualifications including: • Norland training., • CACHE qualifications., • NVQ Childcare., • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years., • Teaching experience., • Nursery experience., • Paediatric First Aid., • Food Hygiene certification., • SEN experience., • Household management., • Professional cooking., • Nutrition., • Gardening or horticulture. We're looking for people who demonstrate: • Kindness., • Emotional intelligence., • Initiative., • Reliability., • Discretion., • Professionalism., • Adaptability., • Attention to detail., • A genuine desire to help families flourish. Why Join Root & Nest? At Root & Nest, we believe looking after our team is just as important as looking after our clients. We offer: • Competitive hourly rates of £18.00–£30.00, depending on experience and assignment., • Flexible work around your availability., • Carefully matched placements based on your strengths and preferences., • Varied and meaningful work across family support, meal preparation, household organisation and kitchen gardens., • Ongoing professional development through the Root & Nest Academy., • DBS funding for exceptional candidates without an in-date certificate., • Opportunities to develop skills in nutrition, household management and organic gardening., • A supportive founder-led business where your contribution is recognised and valued., • The opportunity to help shape a growing boutique agency from its earliest stages. Our Recruitment Process Every successful applicant progresses through our structured recruitment process, including: • CV review., • Introductory interview., • Values and scenario-based assessment., • Reference checks., • DBS and right-to-work verification., • Root & Nest onboarding and induction. We carefully match assistants to families based on experience, personality and lifestyle compatibility, creating trusted long-term relationships. Apply Today If you're proactive, dependable and enjoy helping families create calmer, happier homes, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, together with a short introduction telling us about yourself, your availability and why you believe you'd be a great fit for Root & Nest.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Otford

    Experienced Barista Wanted – New Coffee Shop Opening July 2026 We are excited to be opening a brand-new independent coffee shop in Otford, Sevenoaks this July and are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Barista to join our team. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available for the right candidate. About the Role: As one of the first members of our team, you will play a key role in creating an exceptional customer experience and helping establish our coffee shop as a local favourite. What We're Looking For: • Previous experience working as a Barista, • Confident in producing high-quality espresso-based drinks, • Skilled in latte art, • Experience preparing a variety of hot and cold coffee beverages, • Friendly, professional, and customer-focused, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player Responsibilities: • Preparing and serving high-quality coffees, teas, and cold drinks, • Creating attractive latte art, • Delivering excellent customer service, • Maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards, • Assisting with opening and closing duties, • Helping create a welcoming atmosphere for customers What We Offer: • Competitive pay based on experience, • Flexible part-time and full-time positions, • Opportunity to be part of an exciting new business from day one, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Potential for growth as the business expands If you are passionate about coffee, take pride in your craft, and enjoy creating great customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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