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  • Bartender / Barista
    Bartender / Barista
    2 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Norwood, London

    Sage and Poppy . We’re looking for a Barista / Front of House team member to join the team at Sage & Poppy. If you’re passionate about great coffee, good food and fine wine, take pride in delivering exceptional service, and know how to make every customer feel genuinely welcome, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, attentive and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating a warm, welcoming experience for our guests. What you’ll be doing You’ll be part of the day-to-day rhythm of a busy café, with responsibilities including: ∙Making and serving coffee, alcoholic and other drinks ∙Welcoming and serving customers ∙Helping with food preparation and general café tasks ∙Keeping the café clean, organised and looking its best ∙Supporting young people taking part in work placements ∙Working closely with the team to help keep the café running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, hardworking and enjoys working with people. As our evening service develops, there may be opportunities for your role and working hours to grow and change with the café. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is passionate about coffee, wine and great hospitality, with a warm and confident approach to customers. You’ll ideally be someone who: ∙Is confident and professional when dealing with customers and resolving any issues ∙Enjoys getting to know our regulars, having a chat and creating a welcoming atmosphere ∙Is self-motivated, organised and has a strong eye for detail ∙Has a positive, can-do attitude and takes pride in their work ∙Is reliable, punctual and supportive of the wider team ∙Can work well as part of a team while also being confident working independently ∙Has at least 1 year of specialty coffee experience ∙Has confident espresso skills and can consistently texture milk well ∙Has basic latte art skills — appreciated, but definitely not a deal-breaker ∙Is comfortable with dialling in, grinder care and daily machine cleaning ∙Is happy to work across all areas of the café, including coffee, till, prep, cleaning and stock ∙Brings a warm, reliable and team-first attitude ∙Enjoys working with regular customers, a good pace and a little personality on shift Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and wants to be part of a friendly, welcoming team. What We’re About Sage & Poppy is a growing specialty coffee shop with high standards, lovely regulars and a team that takes pride in doing things properly. We care deeply about quality, but we’re not overly formal about it. For us, it’s about great coffee, genuine service, clean systems and a team that looks after each other. But Sage & Poppy is about more than coffee. Every cup you serve helps create opportunities and change lives. We exist to support the training and employment of unemployed young people and adults, helping them build real-world skills, confidence and a pathway towards a brighter future through Orange Bow CIC. All proceeds from the coffee shop are reinvested directly into community programmes that uplift and empower people. We believe in creating opportunities, not just profits. So when you work with us, you’re not simply serving great coffee — you’re helping fuel positive change in our community, one cup at a time. It’s a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven business that’s growing, making a difference and truly going places.

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    4 days ago
    £14.2–£14.24 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Provide person-centred support to enable the client to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible in her own home. Support includes: • Assist with personal care, washing and bathing as required, while maintaining dignity and privacy., • Support the client with dressing and getting ready for the day., • Support and encourage safe mobility around the home., • Encourage the client to maintain independence and complete tasks she is able to do safely herself., • Prepare breakfast, light meals, snacks and drinks according to the client's preferences., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake and report any concerns., • Provide support with toileting and continence needs where required, maintaining dignity and good hygiene., • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support., • Encourage the client to follow mobility/physiotherapy exercises already recommended by relevant professionals, where these form part of her agreed care plan., • Observe for changes in mobility, pain, skin condition, bowel pattern, appetite, hydration or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly., • Maintain a safe environment and reduce falls risks, particularly when the client is mobilising., • Record all care and relevant observations accurately after each visit., • Report any deterioration, incidents or concerns in accordance with OPCS escalation procedures. Skills Required • Personal care and dignity, • Bathing and washing support, • Continence and toileting support, • Safe mobility assistance, • Moving and handling awareness, • Falls prevention and risk awareness, • Meal and drink preparation, • Nutrition and hydration monitoring, • Observation and escalation of changes in condition, • Skin integrity awareness, • Supporting an older person with reduced mobility, • Promoting independence, • Person-centred communication, • Companionship and reassurance, • Accurate care documentation, • Infection prevention and control, • Medication awareness and safe working within the care plan, • Ability to recognise when concerns require escalation to family, manager or healthcare professionals Equipment / Aids Equipment currently identified or requiring confirmation: • Walking/mobility aid used by the client, • Stair support/handrails within the home, • Appropriate footwear for safe mobility, • PPE for personal care as required Important The successful applicant must: • Live in or very close to Sydenham (SE26) or be able to travel reliably to the area for scheduled calls., • Be available for morning, lunchtime and evening visits, including weekends., • Be reliable and able to commit consistently to agreed visits., • Have experience providing personal care, including washing, bathing and dressing., • Be confident supporting a person with reduced mobility and promoting safe movement around the home., • Understand how to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily., • Be able to prepare simple, nutritious meals and drinks and confidently encourage good nutrition and hydration., • Be comfortable providing medication prompts/support in accordance with the client's care plan and medication records., • Be able to observe and accurately record food and fluid intake and report concerns appropriately., • Have good communication and observation skills and recognise changes in a client's wellbeing that require escalation., • Understand dignity, privacy, choice and person-centred care., • Have good written and spoken English for communication and accurate care records., • Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, moving and handling and medication procedures., • Complete required care records accurately and promptly after each visit., • Be willing to complete OPCS recruitment, training and competency requirements before working independently. Desirable • Previous domiciliary/home-care experience., • Experience supporting older adults with reduced mobility., • Experience supporting clients with nutrition and hydration needs., • Relevant care qualifications or training., • Driver with access to a vehicle, although applicants who live locally and can reliably attend all required visits will also be considered.

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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    1 month ago
    £15.75–£16.25 hourly
    Part-time
    Croydon

    Healthcare Assistant - Complex CareLocation: Croydon, South LondonPay Rates: £15.75 - 16.25Shift Pattern: Days, waking Nights shifts.About the RoleWe are seeking compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman with a complex spinal injury in his home. He requires full-time, 2:1 care both day and night, including assistance with all daily living activities, as well as close monitoring due to his clinical needs such as tracheostomy and ventilator support. Carers must follow structured care plans, remain attentive and calm, and respond promptly to any changes in his condition to ensure his safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing.This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, supportive team making a meaningful difference in his life. While experience with complex care is beneficial, full training will be provided. We value individuals who are kind, committed, and eager to learn, with a strong team-focused approach. We are particularly looking for candidates interested in long-term involvement, helping to provide consistency and build positive relationships within the care team. Experience in: Spinal Cord Injuries (complex care)Tracheostomy CareVentilator SupportAutonomic DysreflexiaMedication AdministrationManual HandlingPersonal Care is a plus but it is more important to find the right person and we can provide full training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Excellent personal hygiene and professionalism., • Reliability and punctuality., • A positive team-focused attitude., • Commitment to the role and delivering exceptional care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, highly skilled team and make a real impact in the lives of our clients.Why Join Us?Excellent rates of payGuaranteed hours with set rotasFull training providedCareer development support;If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you. This is an employed position. Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship, must have right to work.

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