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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    2 days ago
    £26000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    Kings Meadow Pre-School – KT1 3HG Kings Meadow Pre-School is a warm and welcoming small nursery based in KT1 3HG, and we are looking for an experienced and caring Baby Room Practitioner to join our friendly team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with children under 2, understands the importance of high-quality care and routines, and enjoys being part of a close-knit setting. Hours & Salary • 32–40 hours per week, • 51 weeks per year, • Working in our baby room with children aged 0–2, • Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS, • Acting as a key person and building strong, secure relationships, • Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment, • Working in partnership with parents and carers, • A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above), • Experience working with babies (essential), • Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements, • A caring, calm, and reliable approach, • Ongoing staff training and professional development, • Workplace pension scheme, • A supportive and friendly working environment, • Competitive salary based on experience, • A nursery that values quality care and strong relationships If you are passionate about giving babies the best possible start and would like to join Kings Meadow Pre-School, we would love to hear from you.

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  • After school nanny
    After school nanny
    18 hours ago
    £12.25–£14.75 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Want a supportive, rewarding job that fits around your schedule? Fed up of your current part-time job? Looking to find your Mon-YAY again? 👀 Well, you’re in luck. Koru Kids is currently hiring afternoon nannies in Wimbledon Village We’re working to become the UK’s number one childcare provider, but need your help to fulfil the rising demand for nannies and babysitters. ☀️ Your role: You’ll be looking after kids after school, so will spend your afternoons out and about or doing fun activities at home like board games or baking whilst helping with simple meals and homework. You don’t need any childcare qualifications, just experience working with kids like babysitting, volunteering or at a camp. We’ll give you free training and continued guidance so you can be great at your job while building valuable skills. 🤸‍♀️ Benefits and perks: • Koru Kids will take care of contracts, sick pay, holiday pay and make sure you’re paid correctly and on time, • You’ll get paid from £12.25–£14.75 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) dependent on experience, • You’re guaranteed pay rises after 6 and 12 months, • You’ll receive free, online nanny training, first aid training, an enhanced DBS check and insurance [worth over £300!], • Koru Kids will support you with free CACHE registered courses and 1:1 coaching, • You’ll get a ton of experience to add to your CV making you stand out for future jobs Apply now so you can start working and earning in less than 3 weeks! 😉

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  • Dental Hygienist and Therapist
    Dental Hygienist and Therapist
    14 days ago
    £30000–£80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brentford

    Job Title: Dental Hygienist & Therapist Location: Brantford Health & Dental Position: Full-Time (Mixed NHS & Private) About Us Brantford Health & Dental is a modern, patient-focused dental practice providing high-quality NHS and private dental care. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent clinical standards in a supportive, friendly, and well-equipped environment. Role Overview We are looking for a motivated and caring Dental Hygienist / Therapist to join our full-time clinical team. This is a mixed role, offering the opportunity to work across both NHS and private patients, delivering preventive and therapeutic dental care to a diverse patient base. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality hygiene treatments, including scaling, polishing, and periodontal care Carry out dental therapy duties within scope of practice, including restorations and preventive treatments Deliver oral health education and tailored preventive advice to patients Work collaboratively with dentists, nurses, and the wider clinical team Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records Ensure compliance with infection control, NHS, and CQC standards Working Pattern Full-time position Mixed NHS and private workload, offering variety and clinical development Support & Facilities Full-time dental nurse support provided Modern, fully equipped practice including: Air-conditioned surgeries Digital X-rays OPG machine Friendly, experienced, and supportive team environment Candidate Requirements GDC-registered Dental Hygienist / Therapist Strong communication and patient-care skills Ability to work confidently within a mixed NHS/private setting Commitment to high clinical standards and professional development What We Offer Stable full-time position Excellent clinical support and modern facilities Opportunity to work in a progressive, well-established practice Supportive management and team culture

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  • Dog Carer and Driver
    Dog Carer and Driver
    16 days ago
    £27000–£31000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    At Tiny’s Social Club, we believe great care comes from structure, balance, and heart. Our daycare program is designed to give dogs the right mix of stimulation, rest, play, and learning, helping them grow in confidence and wellbeing every day. We’re looking for people who share our vision of thoughtful, elevated dog care. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for dogs (and their humans), we’d love you on our team. As a Dog Carer & Driver, you’ll be an essential part of the Tiny’s team, ensuring every dog’s day runs smoothly from home to club and back again. You’ll safely transport dogs, support them through their daily routines of walks, rest, and play, and contribute to the calm, structured atmosphere that defines our daycare. You’ll also use our online system to complete daily service reports for clients, sharing thoughtful updates that reflect each dog’s experience and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities: • Safely collect and drop off dogs from their homes, ensuring a calm and positive transition., • Walk, supervise, and engage dogs throughout the day, following our structured daycare schedule., • Observe behaviour and wellbeing, communicating clearly with the team about any changes or needs., • Complete daily service reports through our online system, keeping clients informed and reassured., • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organisation within the daycare and vehicle., • Build trusting relationships with dogs and their owners through consistency and care. Requirements: • Genuine love for dogs and a deep understanding of their behaviour and needs., • Prior experience in dog walking, pet care, or a related field., • Comfortable working outdoors regardless of weather conditions., • Highly reliable, with a strong work ethic., • Willingness to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check., • Must be over 25 years of age for insurance., • Must possess a valid clean driver's license, be comfortable driving and have at least 5 years driving experience., • Monday to Friday role. With some weekend work once or twice a month., • Must be comfortable using an online booking app for scheduling and communication., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team., • This is a customer facing role so you must be well presented, well spoken with good English and outstanding communication skills. Benefits: • You will have lots of dogs to cuddle and play with!, • You will receive dog first aid training from Dog First Aid Franchise Ltd., • Free uniform and subsidized Muck Boots, • Opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in dog care., • Competitive compensation within the pet care industry. Working Hours: • Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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  • Sauna Host
    Sauna Host
    16 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    About Lowlu: Lowlu is a sauna and cold plunge business. Our mission is to bring the joy of sauna and plunge to as many people as possible. The Role: We’re looking for a hands on, proactive person to join the Lowlu team. Your role will be to ensure every customer has a smooth and enjoyable experience, and the site runs to a consistently high standard. You’ll be the friendly face on-site, making guests feel welcome and supported, while also keeping an eye on the day-to-day operational details, and cleaning the site. Key responsibilities include: • Greeting and checking in guests, answering questions, and gathering feedback, • Handling any urgent site issues e.g. access problems, • Monitoring the site’s condition, taking pride in the appearance and functionality of the space, noticing when things need fixing or updating, • Flagging anything that requires further attention to the Lowlu team, • Suggesting ideas and improvements to help enhance the customer experience and overall site operations, • Tidying and cleaning the site between sessions About You: You’re someone who enjoys taking proactive ownership and solving problems. You’re reliable and organised, with good common sense and a high level of self-sufficiency. You care about quality, and get satisfaction from running a tight ship. You like working with people - customers and colleagues - and are a good communicator. You also like to keep spaces clean and tidy. Requirements: • Sauna & or cold plunge fan!, • Self-sufficient, reliable and proactive, • Strong attention to detail and pride in your environment, • Willing to roll your sleeves up and clean when necessary, • Clear communicator with great interpersonal skills, • Problem solver who will look to find resourceful solutions, • Good time management, planning and task management Nice to Have: • Experience with light maintenance: DIY and handywork Lowlu Sauna Host - Wandsworth 🧖 Location: Lowlu Sauna & Plunge, The Padel Yard, Wandsworth, SW18 1SH Hours: Morning shift: 6.00-14.00. Evening shift 14.00-22.00 Location: The Padel Yard, Wandsworth, 2 Armoury Way, SW18 1SH Salary: £13 / hour

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  • Credit Controller
    Credit Controller
    2 months ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brentford

    Job Specification: Senior Credit Control Officer Reports to: [Head of Finance] Team: Financial Solutions / Arrears Management Location: Brentford or Harlow People responsibility: Initially none, but expected to take on leadership responsibilities as the function scales. Role Purpose The Senior Credit Control Officer is responsible for the end-to-end management of arrears, repayment solutions, and debt recovery activities across the Credit Union. The role ensures that members in financial difficulty are treated fairly and ethically while protecting the organisation’s financial position, minimising loan losses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. This is a senior, analytical, and member-focused role requiring strong judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance commercial, regulatory, and ethical considerations. Key Responsibilities 1. Arrears Management & Member Engagement • Monitor the loan book daily/weekly to identify emerging arrears and potential high-risk accounts., • Contact members in arrears via phone, email, SMS and written communication to understand circumstances, provide support, and agree appropriate repayment solutions., • Conduct affordability assessments (aligned with FCA and industry standards) to determine realistic repayment plans, forbearance, or restructuring options., • Manage sensitive conversations with members in financial difficulty in a compassionate, ethical, and solutions-oriented manner., • Oversee the process for rescheduled or re-written loans, ensuring consistent application of internal policies. 2. Credit Control Strategy, Policy & Process • Develop, update and embed Credit Control policies, procedures, and workflows in line with regulatory expectations, internal risk appetite, and best practice., • Identify control gaps, improve processes, and introduce new tools and technologies to enhance arrears collection efficiency and member experience., • Ensure all member-facing teams understand basic credit control processes and can provide accurate information to members. 3. External Debt Collection Oversight • Determine when accounts should transition from internal arrears management to external debt collection, based on risk appetite, cost/benefit analysis, and member circumstances., • Act as the primary liaison with third-party Debt Collection Agencies (DCAs), monitoring:, • performance KPIs,, • recovery rates,, • compliance with ethical and regulatory standards,, • value for money., • Review DCA performance data and recommend continuation, escalation, or termination of mandates. 4. Financial Analysis & Loan Loss Provisions • Analyse arrears trends, delinquency migrations, roll rates, and recovery patterns to identify emerging risks., • Provide monthly reporting for management and the Board on arrears, collections performance, and expected credit losses (ECL)., • Work closely with Finance to:, • calculate and validate loan loss provisions,, • understand the impact of write-offs on P&L,, • forecast impairment and recovery levels., • Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis, and forward-looking risk assessments. 5. Data & Reporting • Maintain accurate and detailed member account notes, arrears records, and repayment agreements., • Produce high-quality management information, including:, • arrears by ageing category,, • new delinquencies vs cures,, • repayment plan performance,, • DCA outcomes,, • provisions and write-offs,, • Consumer Duty-aligned outcomes analysis., • Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including materials for the Board, auditors, and potential investors. 6. Risk, Compliance & Conduct • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory expectations relating to credit control, Consumer Duty, forbearance, fair treatment of customers, and debt collection., • Ensure all arrears and collections activity remains compliant with FCA Handbook, CONC, and internal policies., • Handle member complaints relating to arrears or collections promptly, fairly, and in line with internal complaints procedures., • Demonstrate high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgement in all member interactions. 7. Team & Leadership (as the function grows) • Support the training, coaching, and development of junior team members., • Help design team structure, performance metrics, and workflow standards for a growing arrears management function., • Provide cover for the Head of Finance or Risk & Compliance Manager as needed on credit-related matters. Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience • Significant experience in credit control, arrears management, or collections within a financial services organisation (bank, credit union, building society, or FCA-regulated lender)., • Strong understanding of ethical and responsible lending practices., • Experience conducting affordability assessments and agreeing repayment solutions., • Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and member data to drive decisions., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage sensitive conversations., • High proficiency in Excel and core Microsoft applications., • Experience managing relationships with external service providers or debt collectors., • Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with fair customer outcomes. Desirable • Experience working within a credit union or similar mutual financial institution., • Understanding of IFRS 9 impairment principles (or willingness to learn)., • Experience building or improving credit control processes or systems., • Experience in team leadership or mentoring. Qualifications Essential • A finance-related qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience. Desirable • Additional credit management, financial analysis, or regulatory qualifications (e.g., CICM, CeMAP, or similar). Conduct Rules (FCA) You must: • Act with integrity., • Act with due skill, care and diligence., • Be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA, and other regulators. Values & Behaviours • Ethical, member-focused and compassionate., • Highly organised and reliable., • Analytical and commercially aware., • Calm under pressure, able to manage complex or sensitive cases., • Collaborative team player who contributes to a strong risk culture.

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