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Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:.

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs.Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important.The variety of housekeepin

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs.Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important.The variety of

Chef When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Second Chef Care Home: Waterfield House Hours per week: 16 (2 days per week) Salary: £14 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Ru... ZIPC1_UKTJ

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 support.Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards.The Hea

Barchester are recruiting a Customer Relationship Manager to join our prestigious care home team.

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, 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. It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. 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. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. ABOUT YOU A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent Up to date food hygiene Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents Strong kitchen management skills REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay + travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on 8765

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift. ABOUT YOU A background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

About The Role Youth Support Worker Permanent, Part Time £24,786 to £26,089 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: ___Closing Date: 4th January 2026 About Us: We’re looking for a passionate and talented individual to join our Youth Service Team to support the development of youth work in the community. If you’re driven, innovative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you! The role is part time, working 18.5 hours per week and will require evening and weekend work. The pro-rata salary will be from £12,393 to £13,045 per annum. Benefits: • Healthy work life balance., • Wide range of learning and development opportunities., • IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied., • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra., • Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards., • Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks., • Up to 4 days per year pro rata Volunteering leave. Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here ___. The Role: Working face to face with young people as part of a team, you will ensure young people have positive experiences, by working with them to identify what’s important to them and then being part of developing good youth work activities with them. You will need to be someone who can focus on putting young people at the heart of your work. Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and residentials, you will join an experienced team of youth workers in a variety of youth work settings. You will be based at Southerhay Youth Centre in Basildon and will work with local youth work teams including volunteers in community youth clubs. Areas covered will include Basildon, Brentwood, Rochford and Castle Point. What will you be doing? • Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community., • Support the development of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services., • Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation, and evaluation., • Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved., • As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community., • As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem., • To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people., • Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment., • Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace., • Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice., • Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the District Youth Worker. About You: You will: • Be qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be prepared to undertake training, • Have a good level of numeracy and literacy, having achieved a grade C/4 in Maths and English., • Have experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role., • Have the ability to build relationships and relate well to people., • Be able to work in a changing environment., • Be committed to challenging prejudice and ignorance., • Have the ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes., • Have the ability to work as part of a team. Essential Requirements for the role: • The job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Why Essex? To read more about us please visit: ______As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in ___. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the ___, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. How to apply: Start your journey within Essex Youth Service by clicking the APPLY button now! If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: . As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to ___. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join ___. Additional Information: If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on ___, ___, ___ and ___. Further details can be found on our ___. Downloads ___ | ___ | ___ | ___

To deliver services in line with the Children's Home Regulations including quality standards and Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and company policies. Contribute to the process of assessment of referrals as and when required. Work with the care team to coordinate admissions of

You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to Support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

As a Maintenance Operative, your main duties will include performing regular maintenance tasks at the care home, such as basic plumbing and decorating.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home? Continuity of Care: You’ll be working in one place, an average of 8-10 hours per day, so you can make a real difference. Live-in Carer Join Nurseplus as a Live-in Carer – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day Are you passionate about makin

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to Support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster, ensuring high standards of food qu

Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire on a.If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you!.Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the.We are unable to sponsor visas.Key respo

Recruitment Advisor - Maternity Cover, to begin January 2026 Care Home: Head Office Hours per week: 40 Salary: 27k per annum About the role: As a Recruitment Advisor, you are responsible for supporting all recruitment activities for the Group. Key responsibilities: Place and monitor vacancy advertis

Activities Coordinator When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Activities Coordinator Care Home: Rosedale Court Hours per week: 16 hours a week Salary: £12.25 an hour About the role: We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and sociable Activities Coordinator to join our team. Your primary responsibility as a Activities Coordinator will involve creating and executing engaging activities tailored to each of our residents. Additionally, you will be responsible for mentoring and training our staff on how to interact and engage with residents, ensuring that every day is filled with special moments. Your role will involve ensuring that residents' dignity and self-esteem are upheld through meaningful interactions, positive relationships, and the freedom to express their individuality. Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

Managerto lead achildrens residential home in Derbysupporting young people aged1217 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and day-to-day running of the home. Manage budgets, staffing, and home resources effectively.

Head ChefWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Head ChefCare Home: Elizabeth HouseHours per week: 35 (4 days per week) / Alternative weekendsSalary: £15. About the role:We

Care Team Leader - Days When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form.Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Care Team Leader - Days Care Home: Silvanna Court Hours per week: 45 / 3x15 hour shifts Salary:

Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs.Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistan

Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or n

Land Acquisition Specialist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Land Acquisition Specialist Location: Nationwide Hours per week: 40 Salary: From £60,000 per annum About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Specialist with proven expertise in sourcing, assessing, and securing land opportunities, specifically within Use Class C2. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development of new, high-quality care homes across the country. As our Land Acquisition Specialist, you will: Identify and secure land suitable for development under Use Class C2, ensuring alignment with planning regulations. Conduct site evaluations, feasibility assessments, and due diligence. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, developers, and local authorities. Work collaboratively with our Property and Development teams to progress opportunities from initial enquiry through to acquisition. Provide insight into planning considerations and the unique requirements of care home developments. Benefits of working with Runwood Homes: 28 days Paid Holiday Pension Scheme Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training Free DBS Check Opportunities to progress your career within the company Free, on-site parking About You: We are looking for a Land Acquisition Specialist with proven experience within Use Class C2 (care homes, nursing homes, residential institutions), and a strong understanding of planning policies, site viability, and sector-specific requirements for care home development. The ideal Land Acquisition Specialist will have a successful track record in negotiating and completing land deals, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work proactively, independently, and strategically. About Runwood Homes: Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. TPBN1_UKTJ

A flexible opportunity that works around you whether you're looking for Full or Part-Time. Imagine working for yourself, close to home, at your pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Our network of over 1200 local Advisors enjoy these benefits, alongside great earnings. Hillarys, established over 50 years ago, remains the UK's leading provider of window furnishings solutions with an annual turnover of £250m. We're still enjoying strong growth and looking for more Advisors to join our team. Our Advisors visit customers at home to advise on and measure for a wide range of products solutions. Once manufactured and delivered, they return to install for a beautiful finish every time. If this is unlike anything you've done before that's ok – most of our self-employed Advisors started from the same position and have gone on to run successful Hillarys businesses for many years with our support – we are the experts after all. If you have a great personality, are approachable, a good communicator and care about great Service, you're already halfway there. We make it easy to find out more so why not join us on a virtual Discovery Session and learn everything you need to know about being a Hillarys Advisor. You can ask a current Advisor and one of our Area Managers any relevant questions – all from the comfort of your armchair with zero commitment! Work for yourself, not by yourself : the benefits of your own local business, within a model that removes the worries: We're experts in advertising so you won't worry about finding customers Have the confidence that over 70% of customers go on to purchase from their Hillarys Advisor You can focus on outstanding Service, ensuring your customers buy, and come back time and again Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle: manage your own diary and the time you want to commit There's a reason that so many Hillarys Advisors are successful. We're just as committed as you to the partnership – that starts with a comprehensive package: Training-for-life, local business support, a plan that's built around you, and all the things you'll need to ensure a professional approach and finish from day one: All the professional and practical Training you'll ever need as you start and develop your business. Comprehensive Sales Toolkit including complete Product samples, Tablet and software Full Installation Toolkit, including all measuring equipment, and tools (including power tools) A professional image – Hillarys branded clothing, and personalised business cards & leaflets This is wrapped into a one-off investment of just £2995 and we've even got flexible ways to pay to help spread the investment. This is unquestionably the most simple and effective way to access the UK's best opportunity. On top of the points above, you'll need to hold a valid UK driving licence to get to customers locally. To find out more complete the application form online, join one of our 45-minute Discovery sessions and learn about how good a fit Hillarys could be for you? TPBN1_UKTJ

The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.

Job Description Head Chef When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Head Chef Care Home: Elizabeth House Hours per week: 35 (4 days per week) / Alternative weekends Salary: £15. About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join

You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to Support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE 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.

Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE 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 support.Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained

Collaborate with forensic social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists and criminal justice teams. Vaccinations required for those deployed to a CQC‑registered care home, per the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activiti

Goldenley Care Home in South Benfleet, Essex,.Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home.Taking pride in the service you provide

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality home care services to people of all ages and with different care needs. As a Home Care Worker, you would be supporting individuals with a variety of daily living tasks which people may struggle with on their own. It is essential y

Quantity Surveyor New Build Care Home Projectc£60k - £70K (Dependent on Relevant Experience)£5,000 Car AllowanceAdditional BenefitsThe CompanyMy client is an independent construction contractor with longstanding customer relationships stretching back over two decades.

Key Responsibilities Support the daily operations of the home Lead, supervise and develop the staff team Ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are consistently met Contribute to care planning, LAC reviews and multi-agency meetings Promote a safe, nurturing and relationship-focused environment

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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. You should have an NVQ

What Youll Be Doing as Home Manager; Leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care Providing guidance, clinical oversight, and ongoing training to colleagues Conducting assessments and developing personalised care plans Ensuring compliance with all legislation, safety

Whether you're supporting residents in our care homes or patients in our hospitals, you'll be part of an organisation that delivers the kind of care you'd expect for your own loved ones. As a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with Barchester, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding care across b

You must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well being You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents home is always clean and safe The Ideal Candidate Exceptional people make an exceptional care home We're looking for people who have a caring nature and wan

As a Bank 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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. You should have an

You must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well being You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents home is always clean and safe The Ideal Candidate Exceptional people make an exceptional care home We're looking for people who have a caring nature and w

Having electrical and plumbing skills would be beneficial but not essential You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety and Food Safety You will keep up to date and accurate records of all checks and repairs completed and scheduled Know how

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

ABOUT THE ROLE 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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. ABOUT YO

Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always

Quantity Surveyor New Build Care Home Project.

Due to the property's location and the limited availability of public transport in the area, it is preferable that the candidate possesses a valid driving license and access to a vehicle ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sur