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A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to lead meaningful activities for residents at Yarningdale care home.You'll support individuals in living fulfilled lives by organising creative individual and group activities.The role is full-time, 40

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Long Eaton Start Date: April Salary: £90 - £110 a day Are you comfortable with working with children of all year groups in a Primary setting? Do you enjoy working in small groups and 1:1? Do you have experience working with children with autism? We are currently working with a lovely primary school in the Long Eaton area who are looking to take on an experienced teaching assistant to join their team on a full time basis working alongside their KS2 classes. The primary school has a wonderful team and they really feel like a family. They are very creative in their learning and have fun classes for the children including; bongo drum classes, growing their own vegetables and having a swimming pool on site. This specific role will need to be for someone who is very dedicated to their work. They need someone who easily creates relationships with the children and is very hands on. There is some children in the school with ASD so the role will include 1:1 work as well as in a group. You must have great timekeeping and be proactive. The successful Teaching Assistant will have: Relevant qualification or vast experience Experience in a KS2 Excellent lesson support and adaptable Proactive and initiative In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL : (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER : (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

Life Skills Co-Ordinator 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. Position: Activities Coordinator Care home: Yarningdale Location: Hollywell Avenue, Codnor, Ripley, DE5 9SG Contract type: Full time, 40 hours per week, Must be a driver Rate: £12.21 Care home CQC rating: Rated ‘Good’ by CQC Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Activities Coordinator/Life Skills Coordinator at Yarningdale care home in Ripley. About Exemplar Health Care Yarningdale is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and Huntington’s disease. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests, • fostering community spirit through group activities, • supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities, • assisting people to become more involved in their local community, • celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements, • promoting choice, dignity and independence. As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you. About you Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’re also: • caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life, • a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas, • enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive, • a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach, • great at listening and communicating, • understanding of individual needs. You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do. If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes. We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: • regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects, • access to wages before payday, • retail and lifestyle discounts, • free DBS check, • 24/7 counselling and support, • Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within 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 pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Sun: Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com/2402/41753001/52792250/BU #Defence Compass 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_UKCT

Resourcing Manager Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley Salary: Grade G Salary £41,771 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week. You may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Closing Date: Midnight on 25 March 2026 About Us: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together’. We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR and recruitment skills within a supportive, values‑driven organisation, contributing to meaningful work that directly supports our workforce and wider community. Over recent months, we have been reviewing the HR service delivery model to ensure the department is equipped to meet the evolving needs of our Service. As a result, we are realigning parts of the structure creating two new roles of Resourcing Manager and Systems Administrator/Team Leader. Existing roles of HR Assistant and Service Centre Assistant are now being recruited to following the review. What we are looking for: We are looking for a Resourcing professional with strong experience leading end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns, including specialist and hard‑to‑fill roles. You will be confident advising hiring managers at all levels. You will build effective working relationships, create engaging attraction strategies, and strengthen our employer brand through engaging and inclusive candidate materials. Strong system knowledge and the ability to use recruitment platforms and metrics to improve processes and enhance the candidate experience are essential. The role requires someone who is organised, creative, able to manage competing deadlines, and committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. About the Role: You will work with the Senior HR Partner to deliver the Service’s Resourcing Strategy, ensuring we attract, select and retain the best talent. You will lead the ongoing development of the Recruitment System and oversee all recruitment across the Service, supporting the full recruitment lifecycle from job design to onboarding. You will manage the HR Assistant and Service Centre Team Leader, ensuring a high‑quality recruitment and HR support service. The role also includes producing recruitment insights, delivering manager training, and ensuring recruitment processes are inclusive, legally compliant and aligned with DFRS values. You will also attend career and recruitment events, including occasional evenings or weekends. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for more information about this exciting role. Required Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: * Experience leading end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns, including specialist roles. * Strong knowledge of recruitment systems, metrics and best‑practice processes. * Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence hiring managers. * HR qualification (Level 3/CIPD) or equivalent relevant experience. What We Offer in Return: We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: * Flexible working hours. * Agile working (60% office based). * Family friendly policies. * Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. * Free, secure on-site car parking. * Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. * Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. * Employee support networks. * Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). * Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service. * Ongoing training and development opportunities. * Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions. * Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application