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  • Trainee dental nurse
    Trainee dental nurse
    3 hours ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join a rewarding career in dental healthcare with a practice committed to excellence and patient-centred care. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate individual to begin or advance their career as a Trainee Dental Nurse. Whether you're just starting out or already enrolled in a dental nursing course, you'll thrive in our dynamic team, revolutionising smiles and lives. About the Practice We are a modern dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. We utilize cutting-edge equipment and techniques to ensure the highest standards, and our team is committed to making every patient feel confident and supported throughout their journey with us. What We're Looking For We seek an enthusiastic and calm individual ready to contribute to both clinical and administrative tasks. • Possess the right to work in the UK (with valid National Insurance), • Currently enrolled in or planning to enrol in a GDC-approved Dental Nurse course, • Have Hepatitis B immunisations (in process or completed), • Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if not already attained, • Friendly and compassionate demeanor, • Interest in aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry is a plus Your Role and Responsibilities As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will be integral to our team, assisting with various aspects of patient care and practice operations: • Assist dentists proficiently during a wide range of dental procedures, • Uphold stringent infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment, • Efficiently manage clinical equipment and maintain adequate stock levels, • Accurately update and maintain comprehensive patient records, • Provide valuable support for reception and administrative duties as needed, • Actively engage with patients to ensure a positive and comfortable experience Benefits of Joining Our Team We believe in supporting our team members' growth and well-being: • Continuous training and professional development (CPD) opportunities, • Recognition and rewards for excellence, • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, • Generous annual leave, up to 30 days plus bank holidays, • Discounts on food, fitness, and retail services, • Life assurance cover, • A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment If you are eager to contribute to transforming dental experiences and boosting patient confidence, we invite you to apply and start your fulfilling career in dental healthcare with us.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    4 days ago
    £12–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    ABOUT KŌHMI. kōhmi. is a young coffee and matcha shop in the City of London. We are building a simple, beautiful space centred around quality, calm, and good people. We believe in crafting an atmosphere through great coffee, carefully prepared Japanese teas, and warm, genuine hospitality. The space is designed to feel calm and welcoming during a busy day in the City. As a small business, every member of the team plays an important role in shaping the experience and culture from day one. We value kindness, attention to detail, and people who care about creating something special together. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Barista at kōhmi., you will be at the heart of the experience we create for our guests. This role is about more than making drinks. It is about bringing warmth, care, and consistency to every interaction. You will work alongside the Head Barista and the founding team, learning and growing in a space where quality matters and every detail counts. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, genuinely enjoys making people feel welcome, and wants to be part of building something special. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and serving coffee, matcha, and other drinks to a high and consistent standard, • Greeting guests warmly and creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout service, • Working efficiently during busy periods while keeping the experience relaxed for guests, • Supporting the Head Barista in the smooth running of the shop, including keeping the workspace clean, organised, and well-stocked, • Handling day-to-day tasks such as restocking, cleaning, and helping with setup and close-down, • Learning and developing your craft, with a genuine curiosity about coffee and how to improve WHAT WE OFFER • A genuine opportunity to be part of a new brand from day one and help shape its culture, • A calm, thoughtfully designed workspace in the heart of the City, • Workplace pension, • A supportive team that values kindness, quality, and doing things properly WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Some barista experience, or a strong willingness to learn and develop quickly, • A genuine interest in coffee and a desire to get better at it, • A friendly, positive personality that naturally puts people at ease, • The ability to stay calm and work quickly during busy service, • Reliability and punctuality, • Attention to detail and pride in your work, even in the small things

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  • Barista
    Barista
    5 days ago
    £15–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Strand, Westminster

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Barista with bartending experience to join our passionate team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at the iconic Savoy Hotel. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay is a beautifully classic, yet stylish and relaxed all-day dining restaurant in the heart of The Savoy, London. The River Restaurant showcases the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer. From fresh oysters, ceviche and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible à la carte menu including butter baked cod, grilled lobster and whole dayboat fish. With panoramic views across the River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens, The River Restaurant blends The Savoy’s glorious architecture with a light and polished interior, designed by world renowned designer Russell Sage. What you do as a Barista: • Craft delicious espresso-based drinks and specialty coffees with care and consistency, • Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, welcoming environment, • Keep the café clean, organized, and inviting, • Support your teammates and contribute to a positive workplace culture, • Maintain high standards for quality, presentation, and hygiene, • What’s in it for you:, • Competitive Pay Rate, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream, • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply), • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Progress your career through a multi-site and multi-brand, best in class global restaurant group, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel, • MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more, • If you have a natural ease with guests, a love for hospitality and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you., • We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process., • At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.

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  • Head Barista
    Head Barista
    10 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    ABOUT KŌHMI. kōhmi. is a young coffee and matcha shop in the City of London. We are building a simple, beautiful space centred around quality, calm, and good people. We believe in crafting an atmosphere through great coffee, carefully prepared Japanese teas, and warm, genuine hospitality. The space is designed to feel calm and welcoming during a busy day in the City. As a small business, every member of the team plays an important role in shaping the experience and culture from day one. We value kindness, attention to detail, and people who care about creating something special together. ABOUT THE ROLE As Head Barista, you will be the person we rely on to set the tone for the shop, both in the quality of the coffee and in the warmth of the experience we create for our guests. You will lead the day-to-day running of kōhmi., working closely with the founders to bring our vision to life. We need someone experienced and confident who can work independently, make good decisions under pressure, and naturally create an environment where people feel looked after. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading the daily operations of the shop, including opening, closing, and ensuring smooth service, • Preparing and serving high-quality coffee, matcha, and other drinks to a consistently excellent standard, • Creating a welcoming, calm atmosphere for every guest, • Supervising and supporting the barista team, helping them develop and maintain our standards, • Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping the shop well-organised, • Helping shape how we do things, from workflow and service to the overall guest experience, • Being a trusted point of contact when the founders are not on-site WHAT WE OFFER • A genuine opportunity to shape a brand and business from day one, • Close working relationship with the founders, with ability to contribute to the commercial side of building a coffee business, • A calm, thoughtfully designed workspace in the heart of the City, • A performance-based bonus scheme tied to monthly revenue targets, • Workplace pension, • A team that values kindness, quality, and doing things properly WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Proven barista experience, with strong technical skills in coffee preparation, • A genuine passion for coffee and an interest in the craft behind it, • Experience managing or supervising in a café or hospitality setting, • A self-driven approach, with the confidence to manage the shop independently, • A warm, positive presence that naturally makes people feel comfortable, • The ability to work quickly and smoothly, interacting and serving guests with warmth, • Reliability, trustworthiness, and a strong sense of personal responsibility, • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to help build something new

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  • Barista Supervisor
    Barista Supervisor
    1 month ago
    £14668 yearly
    Part-time
    Bromley

    Social Enterprise Coordinator 16 hours per week, Thu-Fri Fixed Term (until October 2 2026) £14,668 per year (£34,379 full time equivalent) Location: Bromley High Street Market Square & Training Centre/Lodge Purpose of the Job: You will coordinate Bromley Mencap’s emerging Social Enterprise pilot, a market‑stall‑based microenterprise cluster (coffee, plants, bikes) designed to create meaningful, structured work experience for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and neurodiverse conditions. Working two days per week on site, you will lead the full operational cycle: vehicle loading, transport, market setup, supervision of trainee shifts, customer service, cash‑up, and safe pack‑down. You will ensure the pilot delivers high‑quality, person‑centred work experience aligned with the project model, while generating strong social value, generating sales and ancillary service enquiries. You will act as the on-site co-ordinator, job coach and operational lead, ensuring the stall runs safely, efficiently and in line with Bromley Mencap’s values. Main Duties: • Lead full operational day (09:00 - 17:00) including loading, transport, setup, trading, pack down and return., • Set up microenterprise stations (coffee, plants, bikes) and ensure all equipment is safe and functional., • Manage EPOS terminal, float, stock levels and daily consumables. - Conduct safety checks (marquee stability, temperature logs, equipment checks)., • Ensure branding, signage and customer facing materials are displayed professionally., • Supervise 2-4 disabled trainees per day across rotating AM & PM shifts., • Provide structured, confidence‑building coaching in customer service, task rotation, microenterprise skills and workplace behaviours., • Deliver clear briefings at the start of each shift and support smooth changeovers., • Promote independence while ensuring safety, dignity and person‑centred practice. Model high‑quality customer interactions and support trainees to use scripts., • Support volunteers to deliver coffee & drinks service, plant sales and display management and bike sales., • Ensure all microenterprise activities meet safety, hygiene and quality standards., • Identify opportunities to cross‑sell or promote ancillary services (barista training, event catering, garden maintenance, bike repair sessions)., • Provide warm, inclusive customer service that reflects Bromley Mencap values., • Promote the social mission of the enterprise to build community buy in., • Capture enquiries for ancillary services such as barista training, events catering, and off market bookings., • Build positive relationships with market organisers, neighbouring traders and local partners., • Work closely with Employment Services, The Lodge and Training Centre staff to ensure smooth referrals and progression. Other Duties: • To comply with safe working practices as outlined in Bromley Mencap policies and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work., • To report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable., • To comply with GDPR guidance as outlined in Bromley Mencap policy and report any breaches as soon as reasonably practicable., • To be aware of and adhere to Bromley Mencap policies at all times., • To take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year., • To cooperate with other departments to achieve good outcomes for our members., • To attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post., • To take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills., • To undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the centre., • To apply the Bromley Mencap values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times., • To protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Bromley Mencap internally and externally., • To commit to, and uphold, the organisational values in all aspects of your work. Person Specification: • Essential Evidence of CPD relevant to supported employment, social enterprise, community engagement or disability inclusion., • Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to obtain)., • Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, difficulties or neurodiverse conditions., • Experience in community‑facing roles, retail, hospitality, microenterprise or market trading., • Experience supervising small groups or delivering structured activities., • Experience maintaining safety, quality and customer service standards., • Understanding of person‑centred practice, reasonable adjustments and inclusive workplaces., • Awareness of food hygiene, basic retail operations and customer service principles., • Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in community settings., • Strong organisational skills and ability to run a full operational day independently., • Confident supervising disabled adults and delivering on‑the‑spot coaching., • Strong communication and customer service skills., • Ability to manage cash/EPOS, stock and daily reporting., • Able to identify risks early and maintain a safe environment. Empathetic, patient and committed to inclusion., • Motivating, proactive and confident working in public settings., • Calm under pressure with a solution‑focused mindset., • Reliable, organised and able to work independently., • Ability to travel independently to Bromley Market from the Lodge (Rutland House) and Training Centre., • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather., • Enhanced DBS required., • Full UK driving licence required (for transport)., • Flexibility to support occasional events Reports to: Employment Services Manager You will coordinate Bromley Mencap’s emerging Social Enterprise pilot, a market stall based microenterprise cluster (coffee, plants, bikes) designed to create meaningful, structured work experience for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and neurodiverse conditions. Working two days per week on site, you will lead the full operational cycle: vehicle loading, transport, market setup, supervision of trainee shifts, customer service, cash up, and safe pack down. You will ensure the pilot delivers high quality, person centred work experience aligned with the project model, while generating strong social value, generating sales and ancillary service enquiries. You will act as the on-site co-ordinator, job coach and operational lead, ensuring the stall runs safely, efficiently and in line with Bromley Mencap’s values. Application process closes on Monday 23rd March 2026 with interviews commencing Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April 2026 for an immediate start.

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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    1 month ago
    £35000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    West Wickham

    An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our brand new nursery in West Wickham, due to open in Spring 2026. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager in developing your management and leadership career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress – that’s with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career. You are responsible for managing/overseeing; · Children · Teams · Parents and · EYFS and extra curricula activities You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners. This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues in Sydenham, and our new nursery in West Wickham; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business. About you: Your qualities and skills will include; · care and kindness · a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives! · office skills including IT (I connect system) · a passionate advocate of children in early years · team focused · knowledge of HR practice – to support your teams · excellent EYFS practice · creative mind and positive energy To be the successful applicant, you must: · Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team · Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture · Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements · Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships · Have high standards of customer service · To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions · Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher. · Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.

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  • Playworker
    Playworker
    2 months ago
    £11.5–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £11.50-£13 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) • Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place, • Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, • Pay: £11.50 - £13.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

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