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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    16 hours ago
    £13.5–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Grays

    Location: Thurrock Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Driving Licence: Essential (or preferred if recruiting multiple roles) This isn't just another support worker role. At Alternative Movement, we don't believe disability defines a person—we believe in unlocking potential. Every day we support adults with disabilities to become more independent, healthier, more confident, and more connected to their communities. Whether that's learning to travel independently, cooking a meal from scratch, accessing the gym, building friendships, volunteering, gaining employment, or simply achieving something they never thought possible, our job is to help people live bigger, more fulfilling lives. We're looking for people who genuinely care about others and want to be part of something that's changing lives. About the Role As a Support Worker within our Day Opportunities service, you'll work alongside adults with a range of disabilities, helping them build confidence, develop practical life skills, and achieve goals that matter to them. No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting someone with meal planning and cooking, the next you could be helping someone access public transport independently, taking a group to the gym, supporting a community project, encouraging social interaction, or helping someone prepare for employment. This is an active role where you'll spend as much time out in the community as you do within our service. Our focus is always on what people can do—not what they can't. What You'll Be Doing • Supporting individuals to develop independence and everyday living skills., • Helping people access the local community safely and confidently., • Encouraging healthy lifestyles through fitness, wellbeing, and physical activity., • Supporting cooking, budgeting, shopping, travel training, and personal development., • Building positive relationships with the people we support and their families., • Working alongside colleagues to create engaging and meaningful daily activities., • Promoting dignity, choice, inclusion, and independence in everything you do., • Driving our participants to community activities and appointments using company vehicles (where applicable)., • Recording progress and celebrating achievements. We're Looking For People Who... • Are kind, positive, patient, and genuinely enjoy helping others., • Believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently., • Have great communication skills., • Can think creatively and adapt to different situations., • Are energetic and enjoy being out in the community., • Can work well as part of a close-knit team., • Have a full UK driving licence and are confident driving., • Want a career that genuinely makes a difference. Experience within health and social care is welcomed but not essential. If you've worked in coaching, fitness, teaching, youth work, hospitality, customer service, sports, community work, or simply have the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you. We can teach the skills. We can't teach passion. What You'll Get • Full induction and ongoing training., • Opportunities for career progression., • A supportive and friendly team that genuinely cares., • The chance to make a real impact every single day., • Varied and rewarding work—no two days are ever the same., • Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape the future of Alternative Movement., • Company pension., • Paid training and development opportunities., • Employee wellbeing support. Why Alternative Movement? We're not a traditional care provider. We're building a movement that believes disability should never be a barrier to opportunity. Everything we do is centred around helping people become more confident, more independent, and more connected to the world around them. If you're looking for a role where you can finish each day knowing you've genuinely changed someone's life, we'd love to hear from you. Come and be part of something different. Apply today and help us redefine what is possible.

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  • Front Of House & Party Host
    Front Of House & Party Host
    17 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    Bluewater

    Bring the Energy. Create the Experience. At Ballerz, we're not just another hospitality venue. We're a sports and entertainment destination where guests come to watch live sport, play interactive games, celebrate special occasions, and enjoy unforgettable experiences with friends, family, and colleagues. We're looking for energetic, outgoing, and guest-focused individuals to join our Front of House team and help create an exciting atmosphere every day. If you love working with people, enjoy being part of a lively environment, and take pride in creating memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Front of House & Party Host, you'll play a key role in delivering the Ballerz experience. You'll welcome guests, support service delivery, host parties and group bookings, promote games and activities, and help create the energy and atmosphere that makes Ballerz unique. This is much more than a traditional hospitality role. We're looking for people who are confident engaging with guests, bringing energy to the venue, and helping create an environment that guests want to return to. What You'll Be Responsible For • Providing a warm and engaging welcome to all guests, • Delivering exceptional customer service throughout the guest journey, • Hosting birthday parties, group bookings, and special events, • Explaining games, activities, and venue experiences to guests, • Creating a fun, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere, • Supporting food and drink service where required, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation, • Assisting with venue events, promotions, and activations, • Handling guest enquiries confidently and professionally, • Working closely with the wider team to deliver a seamless guest experience What We're Looking For • A positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Excellent communication and people skills, • Confidence engaging with guests of all ages, • A friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Strong teamwork skills, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event days, • Previous hospitality, leisure, entertainment, or customer service experience is beneficial but not essential What You'll Bring • Energy and enthusiasm, • Confidence and personality, • A guest-first mindset, • Reliability and professionalism, • A willingness to learn and develop, • A passion for creating memorable experiences Why Join Ballerz? • Work in a fun, exciting, and fast-paced environment, • Be part of a growing sports and entertainment brand, • Flexible working opportunities, • Ongoing training and development, • Opportunities to progress within the business, • Work alongside a passionate and supportive team Whether you're looking for your first role in hospitality or already have experience in customer service, entertainment, or events, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where personality, energy, and guest experience come first. If you love creating memorable moments and thrive in a lively environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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