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Kitchen Assistants Bloom Community Kitchen Location: Dalmain Primary School, Lewisham, SE23 1AS Hours: Rota TBC, 20 hours a week between 10am and 1pm. Contract: Term-time only / part-time Salary: £12.71 p/h About Bloom Community Kitchen Bloom Community Kitchen is a fresh, seasonal, education-led school food company. We believe school meals should do more than simply feed children — they should help shape healthier habits, brighter days, and a stronger sense of community. Our approach is warm, organised, and child-focused. We serve colourful, nourishing food, support schools with a calm and positive dining experience, and aim to build pride in great school food. The role We are looking for reliable, hardworking and positive Kitchen Assistants to join our team. This is a hands-on role supporting the daily preparation, service, and cleaning operations of a busy school kitchen. You will play an important part in helping us deliver fresh, appealing lunches in a safe, welcoming, and well-organised environment. Main responsibilities • Assist with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks., • Help with lunch service and presentation of food., • Prepare and maintain salad, cold items, and service areas., • Wash up and keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised., • Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures at all times., • Support the wider kitchen team to ensure a calm and efficient service., • Help create a positive mealtime experience for children and staff. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual., • Friendly, calm, and a good team player., • Happy working in a busy kitchen environment., • Organised and willing to learn., • Proud of keeping high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Positive about working in a school community. Experience Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential. We are much more interested in attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Why join Bloom Community Kitchen? • Be part of a fresh and exciting school food project., • Work in a supportive, community-focused team., • Term-time working pattern., • Opportunity to grow with a new and ambitious company., • A role where your work genuinely makes a difference to children’s day. Safeguarding Bloom Community Kitchen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role may be subject to references, safer recruitment checks, and an enhanced DBS check where appropriate. We would love to hear from people who care about good food, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for children.

About us At Norbury Park all staff are aware of our core values of; care, community, nurture and support which we embed throughout our day-to-day practice and care for the young people/ children in our care. We are creative, supportive, collaborative and our goal is to care for Young people and Children within the residential home setting and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that we are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. At the heart of the work that we do is to support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Role purpose To care for all Young people and Children within the residential home and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that you are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. To support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Main Duties • Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with: company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice,, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations., • Provide advice, information and support to the residents., • To support and provide care for the young people/children in the home by assisting them with; bathing, eating, homework, education, behaviour, money management, travel training etc., • Ensure resident’s follow the homes rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached., • Manage challenging behaviour which may require physical intervention to appropriately support the child/ young person., • Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion., • Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records., • Complete written documentation (support plans, Medication sheets, risk assessments) regarding the young people/ children to help and ensure their safety and development within our setting., • Take part in regular team meetings to discuss the residents, the progress that they are making, how their general well-being is as well as forming action plans to support them further., • Attend professionals meetings (where appropriate)., • Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services. Health and Safety • To be familiar with Health and Safety Regulations, policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to within your own area of responsibility., • To be aware of and follow fire policies and procedures, ensuring safety of residents and workers safety and welfare at all times. Equality and Diversity • To enforce the zero tolerance policy of all forms of victimisation, discrimination and harassment in the workplace., • To be tolerant of differences and use respectful language., • Ensure professional standards and boundaries are clear., • To treat everyone respectfully. Norbury Park is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe in equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our dedication to equality extends to our recruitment process, professional development programs, and all aspects of employment. Join us in creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. Benefits of working at Norbury Park as a Support Worker • 5 days of work a week, • Annual Salary with the option for overtime if you wish, • Annual Salary review with the option to be suggested for a one-off bonus, • Bank Holiday extra pay, • Christmas gift card, • Pension scheme, • Predictable rota, you are able to know your days off months’ in advance, • 28 days of holiday per year, • Friendly and collaborative work team, • A team that is making a difference with extremely challenging and complex children/ young people, • Training opportunities; E-learning modules including; Food Safety Level 2, Safeguarding Children, GDPR, Emergency First aid at work. Further CPD opportunities such as Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, Qualified First Aider course. We accept suggestions of courses that will help support/enable you in your role further. Additional Notes Candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be expected to complete our application form prior to their interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £29,061.50 per year Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • On-site parking, • Sick pay Physical setting: • Care home, • Residential home Shift: • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Night shift Work Location: In person

Pay: £27,727.00-£30,433.00 per year Job Description: Blackshaw Nursery offers high quality childcare services to both the staff of St George's hospital and the families in the local community. We provide full and part time placements in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Our nursery is committed to fostering the development of children through engaging activities, encouraging a love for learning and supporting their social and emotional growth. Located in Tooting, we prioritise collaboration with parents and caregivers to best support each child's unique needs. We cater for children aged 1-5 years. We are open Monday -Friday 7am - 6pm. An 8 hour shift is worked within these hours which includes a 1 hour break. We are looking for reliable, nurturing, enthusiastic Childcare Practitioners Level 2 or 3 to work for us full time or 2/3 days a week. Starting salary; £27727 pa + 3% pension contribution. Level 2 (pro rata if part time) Starting salary; £28339 pa + 3% pension contribution. Level 3 (pro rata if part time) Annual leave; 22 days + 8 Bank holidays (Pro rata if part time), when the nursery is closed. We also close for 2 days a year for staff training. Main objective of the post; • To be aware and understand the needs of the users of the nursery., • To treat every child as a unique individual whilst respecting their cultures, religion, choices and different stages of development and capabilities., • To be a team player and support each other in any way possible., • To be a good role model., • Provide an inclusive service for care and education ensuring that activities planned and carried out are sensitive to the diverse background of the children., • To keep records on the children as necessary., • Demonstrate skills in communication,including the ability to effectively interact with the children, parents and colleagues., • Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and planning., • Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate activities that support children’s development., • Promote children’s independence, confidence, and well-being., • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations,safeguarding and first aid is an advantage. Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company pension, • Long service awards, • Discount online and in high street through Blue Light and Discount for teachers Full job description and application form is available on our website; Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: In person