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We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per yearCould you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:Preparing delicious food to the highest standardsSupervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceOverseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plansCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdentifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive salesLiaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.Our ideal Catering Manager will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of catering experienceHave experience managing teams in a similar roleHold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificateDemonstrate brilliant financial acumenHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/2209/41084001/52828298/R/BU #State SchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview: \n Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. \n About our Nursery \n Formerly known as Ferndene Nursery, situated in what was once a larg... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post. Are you an experienced RMN or RNLD wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Beck House in Darlington and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your Mental Health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing: As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure young people in six bespoke single-person apartments, enabling individuals to live in their own space, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. Your day-to-day will include: Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Providing mentorship and support to team members Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided Skills and knowledge you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration (RMN or RNLD) Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate * A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working: Location: Beck House, Hammond Drive, Lakeside, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5TH Beck House is a registered care service with nursing that forms part of Elysium’s Learning Disabilities & Autism complex care service, which provides six bespoke single-person apartments, enabling individuals to live in their own space. The service is due to open in January 2026. What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 1. Annual base salary of £35,978 2. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 3. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 4. Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 5. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 6. Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 7. Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 8. Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 9. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 10. Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 11. Pension contribution, to help secure your future 12. Subsidised meals and onsite and local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps people from all professional backgrounds become children's social workers. We’re looking for people who are motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children at risk of harm and ready to commit to three years of

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About our Nursery Formerly known as Ferndene Nursery, situated in what was once a large Victorian lodge and coaching house just a short way from the town centre. Its soothing decor creates a warm and welcoming environment, while the building's multiple rooms provide plenty of space. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We’re Looking For • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education, • Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!

Children Law Solicitor/Legal Executive – Lincoln | Highly Respected Regional Firm. If you work in Children Law, you’ll know that the right environment makes all the difference — not just in your development, but in the outcomes, you achieve for clients. A highly respected regional firm is look

About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive, and dedicated team? We’re looking for Senior Care and Support Workers to join our supported living project, in Hadleigh, Suffolk,which provides accommodation and car

By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take, their future into their own hands. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and to follow our policies as well as be an excellent representative for Save the Ch

About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive, and dedicated team? We’re looking for Senior Care and Support Workers to join our supported living project, in Hadleigh, Suffolk,which provides accommodation and car

In over 110 countries, we support children to transform their lives. By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take, their future into their own hands. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and to follow o

About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive, and dedicated team? We’re looking for Senior Care and Support Workers to join our supported living project, in Hadleigh, Suffolk,which provides accommodation and car

Our shop teams are key to raising vital funds for our work and act as incredible advocates for the rights of children both in the UK and around the world. Why volunteer with Save the Children?. In over 110 countries, we support children to transform their lives.

We're looking for a dedicated youth worker with direct experience of working with children and young people, either in a professional or voluntary capacity who is passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children and young people. The Children's Society is committed to safeguard

Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH TPBN1_UKTJ. Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. You don't need experience, but there are a few things

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. We're looking for a dedicated youth worker with direct experien

Join this Highland council and control how you work with a flexible working style to fit your lifestyle.Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.A council in the Highlands are looking for

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Service Manager – Housing & Community Support We are seeking an experienced Team Leader or Service Manager ready to take the next step in a rewarding, flexible leadership role supporting vulnerable people.Location: Charnwood, Leicestershire Salary: £35,020 rising to £36,050 FTE – Pro rat

NL Legal is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join our Family team in Bedfordshire.

Service Manager – Housing & Community Support We are seeking an experienced Team Leader or Service Manager ready to take the next step in a rewarding, flexible leadership role supporting vulnerable people.Location: Charnwood, Leicestershire Salary: £35,020 rising to £36,050 FTE – Pro rat

Cafcass in North East England seeks a Head of Practice to lead and inspire teams across Tyneside, Northumberland, Teesside and Durham, shaping practice and setting high standards to deliver high-quality services to children and families.

Service Manager – Housing & Community Support We are seeking an experienced Team Leader or Service Manager ready to take the next step in a rewarding, flexible leadership role supporting vulnerable people.Location: Charnwood, Leicestershire Salary: £35,020 rising to £36,050 FTE – Pro rat

Start ASAP, rate DOE, with a focus on divorce, financial matters and children cases.

Agincare seeks an Ofsted Registered Manager for a brand-new Children’s LD residential home in York. You will lead, develop and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, acting as a corporate parent to the children in our care.

Job Description £31,979 - £32,972 assuming good attendance Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life.

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Commissioning and Contracts Manager to lead commissioning, market shaping, and contract oversight for children and young people aged 0–25.

WhiteTrees Group in Hertfordshire is seeking an ambitious Registered Homes Manager to lead one of our children’s residential homes.

The on call will cover service delivery for Children and Adolescents presenting with mental health problems. The successful candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, across Redbridge.

A leading law firm in Worcestershire is seeking a Family Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE in family law.The role involves advising on divorce, attending Court hearings, and mentoring junior team members.Ideal candidates will possess strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills, and be ab

As a Team Leader, you will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment where children and young people can thrive emotionally,. Therapeutic Residential Children's Home Team Leader. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our children's

The role emphasizes leading staff, ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and fostering partnerships with social workers and families to secure positive outcomes for young people. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to provide operational leadership and safeguard

RGIT Australia is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a newly established children’s home. The role requires strong leadership to deliver high‑quality services for children with learning needs, and to register with Ofsted.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and committed Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed residential children's home in Coventry, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

As a Solicitor or Legal Executive specialising in Children Law, you will advise and represent clients regarding Private Children Law and domestic abuse matters. Are you an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking your next step in Children Law?. You'll work within a highly experienced team i

Realm Recruit is seeking an experienced Children Solicitor to join a respected Legal 500 Children team with realistic caseloads and the opportunity to build your own Guardian following.

Gateshead Council is hiring a Registered Manager to lead our Children’s Social Care homes. You will safeguard and support looked-after children, lead a skilled team, and drive improvements in trauma-informed, child-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to lead the Family Help service in the South area. You will act as the lead professional for children and families, coordinate needs-led assessments, and deliver multi-agency support plans.

Chadwick Nott in Wiltshire seeks an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a diverse private family caseload from instruction through to conclusion, handling financial remedy and children matters, and pursuing non‑court dispute resolution where appropriate.

Leaders in Care are recruiting a Registered Manager to launch a new three-home children’s residential provision in County Durham. You will lead the service through Ofsted registration, build and mentor a high‑performing team and establish a stable, therapeutic environment for children aged 7–1

Alongside the Children's Services Director and Children's Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice. Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Are you ready to support the Early Years Alliance's mission

Registered Children's Home Manager. We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, se

Arch Resourcing Ltd is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, to lead a residential home for children with emotional and behavioural needs.

A well-established children's care provider is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a new children’s home in Hayes, England.

Within this role you will be responsible for the supervision and day to day support of a small team of social workers who are working with children under a child in need, child protection plan or looked after children. You would be working closely with partners such as education and health to ensure

Esland Group is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead one of our high-quality homes and shape outcomes for young people.

This full-time role requires overseeing various children law proceedings and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, proficiency in public and private children law, and a strong commitment to advocacy.

Early Years Alliance in Lincolnshire seeks a Learning and Disabilities Practitioner to support children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities or complex health needs across Lincolnshire.

Kent County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Children’s Social Work Services. You will be professionally registered with a social work degree and bring systemic practice experience to support children and families.