Care international jobs in LeatherheadCreate job alerts

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week! Job Title: School Chef Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR Salary: £20,000.00 per annum / £14.95 per hour (not pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 2.30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: March 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG! About the Role Ashley Park School is looking for a skilled and passionate School Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and safety. You will also lead and support the kitchen team, helping them perform at their best while promoting a safe and positive working environment. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals tailored to pupils’ dietary, cultural, and medical needs., • Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, budgeting, and reducing waste., • Supervise, support, and manage kitchen staff, including appraisals and day-to-day guidance., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and organisational policies., • Oversee kitchen set-up, cleaning, and equipment maintenance., • Coordinate daily meal requirements for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will have: • Experience in catering, ideally within a school, residential, or similar setting., • Experience in menu planning with awareness of nutritional requirements and budgetary control., • Strong knowledge of catering practices, including safe handling, storage, and preparation of food., • Leadership skills to manage and motivate a small kitchen team., • A proactive, organised, and flexible approach, with a commitment to high standards. About Us Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 pupils. We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each pupil’s unique needs and abilities are met. Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Trainee Social Worker - Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career in childrens social work with purpose and a clear path for development? Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. As a children and families social worker, youll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this fully funded social work training programme, youll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and masters degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, youll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. Youll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a masters degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your masters degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: Youll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for childrens safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide whats safest for a child Its a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement. Who were looking for You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds. You dont need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate degree (honours) (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or?approved equivalent?qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker already Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort. Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now. Delivered by childrens charity Frontline - f ormerly known as the Frontline programme. TPBN1_UKTJ