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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    3 hours ago
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Care Assistant to join our residential care team. The successful candidate will support residents with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing. You will work as part of a supportive team to provide safe, person-centred care to adults who may have mental health needs, mild learning disabilities or require rehabilitation and daily living support. Main responsibilities include: • Supporting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence care, • Assisting with mobility, transfers and the safe use of equipment, • Supporting residents with meals, drinks and nutrition, • Administering or supporting with medication, where trained and authorised, • Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans, • Encouraging residents to maintain independence and participate in activities, • Providing emotional support and companionship, • Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any concerns or changes, • Completing accurate daily records and care documentation, • Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment, • Following safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, confidentiality and professional-boundary procedures, • Working closely with colleagues, managers, families and healthcare professionals, • Supporting day, night, weekend and bank-holiday shifts according to the rota and needs of the service The ideal candidate will: • Be kind, patient, respectful and dependable, • Have good communication and teamwork skills, • Be able to follow instructions, policies and care plans, • Be willing to work flexibly, including weekends, nights and bank holidays where required, • Understand the importance of dignity, privacy, equality and safeguarding, • Be able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations, • Have the right to work in the UK, • Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and required training Previous care experience is preferred but not essential, as training and support may be provided to suitable candidates. Care Certificate, medication training and previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities would be an advantage. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support. NOTE: How to Apply To apply, please send us a CV and message with the following details: 1. Your full name, 2. A brief introduction about yourself, 3. Your previous care experience (if any), 4. Any relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ, Care Certificate, PMVA, Medication Training, etc.), 5. Your current right to work in the UK (British Citizen, Skilled Worker Visa, Graduate Visa, Student Visa, etc.), 6. Your availability to work (days, nights, weekends, full-time/part-time), 7. Your notice period or when you are available to start Applicants who provide the above information will be considered for a telephone interview.

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    3 days ago
    Part-time
    Northolt

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ and register on our website so we can keep you updated with suitable opportunities by email – it takes under 60 seconds. ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Grounds Maintenance Operative
    Grounds Maintenance Operative
    8 days ago
    £28500 yearly
    Full-time
    Slough

    Overview We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the upkeep of various outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in landscape maintenance and horticulture, with practical experience in gardening and groundskeeping. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with construction experience or mechanical knowledge to apply their skills in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and safety of outdoor areas, ensuring they meet high standards of presentation and functionality. Duties • Conduct routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, and planting to promote healthy growth and visual appeal, • Operate power tools such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers efficiently and safely, • Use hand tools for detailed gardening tasks and general groundskeeping activities, • Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering schedules and system functionality, • Assist with construction or repair projects involving excavation, fencing, or installation of new features, • Conduct equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance or organise repairs as needed, • Manage waste disposal by collecting green waste and ensuring the site remains tidy and hazard-free, • Support team efforts in maintaining safety standards across all outdoor work areas Qualifications • Proven experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is highly desirable, • Mechanical knowledge related to power tools, irrigation systems, and basic equipment repair is advantageous, • Familiarity with the operation of excavators or other construction machinery is a plus, • Ability to handle hand tools safely and effectively during various groundskeeping tasks, • Previous construction experience or practical knowledge of civil works will be considered an asset, • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail in maintaining outdoor environments, • Physical fitness to undertake manual labour including lifting, digging, and operating machinery for extended periods, • A valid driver’s licence is preferred but not essential This position offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about outdoor maintenance and environmental care. Applicants should be organised, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to the upkeep of high-quality outdoor spaces.Benefits: • Additional leave, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Referral programme Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence

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  • Project Executive
    Project Executive
    14 days ago
    Full-time
    Pinner

    About the Company: PromoVeritas are the independent promotional verification specialists - we use our care, knowledge, expertise and passion for detail to ensure that all types of prize promotions via whatever medium are shaped and delivered fairly, securely and in compliance with the law and general best practice. In this way we protect both the interests of the brand, their creative agencies and also the consumer, who with increased confidence about the fair operation of the promotion, would be more likely to participate. So, on a day to day basis we are busy advising and influencing the development of on pack offers, judging competitions, running prize draws, implementing ‘Willy Wonka’ style instant wins and overseeing voting for major TV shows. Our client base includes Pepsi, Walkers, ASOS, Barclays, HTC, Pringles, Kellogg’s and over 200 more with a large part of work coming from projects run overseas – 60+ countries in 2019 alone. Established in 2002, the company is based a 1-minute walk from the Tube station in leafy Pinner, North London, about 25 minutes from Baker Street on the Metropolitan line. Due to continued expansion we are seeking to fill an important role in our Project Team. Key Responsibilities: • Provide administrative and project support to the wider Project Management team, assisting on larger campaigns and ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery, • Manage incoming communications from winners (phone and email), ensuring timely, professional responses in line with agreed processes, • Draft and manage winner communications (emails and call scripts), tailoring templates as required for approval, • Coordinate prize fulfilment, including packing and dispatch, and maintain accurate tracking and reporting of all winner activity, • Support research and logistics tasks such as sourcing prizes, booking travel and accommodation, and gathering supplier information, • Maintain accurate records, reporting and trackers to support project delivery and internal visibility, • Undertake small, low-risk campaigns independently, building experience and confidence, • Provide general administrative support to assist the team in the delivery of projects, • Support supplier sourcing by researching options, identifying best value, and assisting with cost negotiations where appropriate, • Support client management through day-to-day communications, responding to queries and maintaining a high standard of service, • Support the day-to-day running of the office through general administrative tasks (approx. 25% of the role), including stationery ordering, office upkeep and organisation Role Requirements: · Clear, understandable speaking voice. Native English standard language. · Accurate spelling and grammar. Clear understandable written communication skills. · Can use MS Word, Excel and Outlook with good keyboard skills · Good organisation and time management skills · Able to remain focused on completing responsibilities despite distractions, pressures or changes · A general can-do attitude, keen to make a difference to the Company · Customer / client focused · Good attention to detail - provides and accurate and consistent information · Commercial – awareness of costs and good negotiation skills Employee Benefits: · 23 days a year plus Bank holidays (increasing to 27 days with length of service) · Bonus day off for your birthday (after completion of probationary service) · Generous quarterly Bonus scheme- typical payouts of 10% of salary · Annual training grant · Private Health Scheme (contributory) · Regular company social events e.g. Crystal Maze experience and Henley Regatta If you meet the requirements for the role and are looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing business, then please apply now!

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  • Support Assistant
    Support Assistant
    2 months ago
    £11–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Slough

    A carer’s role can vary a lot depending on who they support and what that person needs, but it generally involves helping someone manage daily life safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Common responsibilities include: • Personal care, • Helping with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, or mobility., • Emotional support, • Providing companionship, reassurance, conversation, and helping reduce loneliness or anxiety., • Practical household tasks, • Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, paying bills, or organising appointments., • Medication support, • Reminding someone to take medication or helping administer it if trained and authorised., • Health monitoring, • Watching for changes in physical or mental health and reporting concerns to family members or healthcare professionals., • Mobility and transportation, • Assisting with moving safely around the home or accompanying someone to appointments and activities., • Advocacy and communication, • Helping the person communicate their wishes and make decisions about their care., • Record keeping, • In professional care settings, carers may document medication, activities, incidents, or health observations. There are different types of carers too: • Family/unpaid carers — relatives or friends supporting someone informally., • Professional carers — paid support workers in homes, care facilities, hospitals, or community settings., • Live-in carers — carers who stay in the person’s home full time., • Specialist carers — supporting people with conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's disease, disabilities, or mental health needs. Key skills usually include: • Patience, • Empathy, • Communication, • Reliability, • Observation, • Respect for confidentiality and dignity If you want, I can also explain: • what a carer does day-to-day,, • the difference between a carer and support worker,, • UK carer qualifications,, • or what employers look for in carer job roles.

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