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About Arborvitae Care Services (ACS): At Arborvitae Care Services, we’re passionate about transforming young lives. Our mission is simple yet powerful - to offer consistent, compassionate, and expert care to vulnerable young people. As a growing, mission driven organisation, we believe that every child truly matters, and we work tirelessly to create spaces where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Job Purpose • To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in our care, attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs. Ensuring the young person is always appropriately safe guarded, driving our ethos of ‘every child matter’s’. Key Responsibilities: Support to Young People: • To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the practical, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the young person within our care, • To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which the young person can feel secure and free from harm, • Establishing positive, trusted and secure relationships with the young person ensuring professional boundaries, • Be a positive role model to the young person, rewarding positive conduct, • Contribute to the young person’s care plan, • Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare and the family environment (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc), • Keeping accurate written records on young people which feed into planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as appropriate, • Empowering the young person and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future, sensitively supporting them where it may not be possible to act on their wishes, • Supporting the young person in meetings with relevant professionals including social workers, CAMHS and LAC nurses Support to Team: • To work as part of the home and wider Arborvitae team, • Being aware of the aims and outcomes of the home and working collaboratively with team members to achieve them, • Promote positive challenges within the team, • Any other responsibilities as so reasonably directed by the management team Person Specification: • Sensitivity and understanding (E), • Ability to work well with others (E), • Maintain confidentiality (E), • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations (E), • Ability to positively challenge behaviour from a young person (E), • Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care or willing to work towards (E), • Driving Licence (E), • Suitable enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain (E), • Resilience (E), • Experience of working with children (D), • Experience of working within a children’s residential setting (D), • Awareness of legislation within the regulations (D), • Ability to install professional boundaries (E), • Empathetic & non-judgemental (E) Benefits: • Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service, • Birthday Day Off, • NHS Cash Plan Top up, • Life Assurance X3, • Free Blue Light Card, • Access to industry leading training, • Clear, career progression plan with our “Roots to Growth” scheme, • Supportive Leadership Team Shift Schedule: • 24 hour shift 10:00-10:00, • 15 hour shift 07:30-22:30, • Waking night shift 22:30-07:30 (Occasional cover) Work Location: The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process. Commitment to Safeguarding: At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK. How to Apply: If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values growth, creativity, and positive change.

Company Overview Booz and Vape is a thriving, community-focused grocery and off-licence retailer committed to providing high-quality fresh produce, daily essentials, and a diverse range of beers, wines, and spirits. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and our deep roots within the local community. We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Marketing Manager to drive our growth, enhance our brand presence, and build lasting customer loyalty. Job Purpose To develop, implement, and manage the overall marketing and promotional strategy for the business. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for driving footfall, increasing sales across both grocery and off-licence categories, managing the brand's reputation, and executing campaigns that resonate with our local customer base. This is a highly practical role requiring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Key Responsibilities 1. Marketing Strategy & Planning: • Develop the annual marketing plan and budget, aligning with overall business objectives., • Conduct market research to understand local competition, customer demographics, and market trends in both grocery and alcohol retail., • Identify key opportunities for growth, such as promoting local products, craft beers, or premium spirits., • Segment the customer base and create targeted marketing initiatives for different groups (e.g., families, students, professionals)., • Plan and execute end-to-end promotional campaigns for key calendar events (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Summer BBQ season, Diwali, Halloween)., • Create compelling offers, including multi-buys, meal deals, and themed promotions (e.g., "Wine & Dine," "Beer & Burger Night")., • Manage in-store promotions, including point-of-sale (POS) materials, shelf barkers, and window displays., • Liaise with suppliers to secure joint promotional funding and marketing support (e.g., from breweries or soft drink brands)., • Manage and grow the company's social media presence (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with engaging, locally-relevant content., • Create and send regular email newsletters to a subscriber list, featuring promotions, new products, and company news., • Maintain and update the company website, ensuring product information and opening hours are accurate., • Explore and manage local delivery partnerships (e.g., with Deliveroo, Uber Eats) and online presence on platforms like Google My Business., • Ensure all marketing materials and in-store branding are consistent and reflect the company's values., • Build strong relationships within the local community by sponsoring local events, sports teams, or school fairs., • Organise in-store events, such as wine or whisky tastings, to drive footfall and enhance customer experience., • Manage local public relations and press releases., • Develop and manage a customer loyalty programme to encourage repeat business., • Monitor and respond to online reviews on Google, Facebook, and other platforms., • Gather and act on customer feedback to improve service and offerings., • Track the performance of all marketing campaigns, analysing sales data to measure ROI., • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as footfall, average transaction value, and sales by category., • Provide regular reports to the business owner/management on marketing performance and future recommendations. Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or similar role, preferably within the UK retail, grocery, or hospitality sector., • Strong understanding of the UK grocery and off-licence market, including key trends and legal regulations around alcohol promotion., • Demonstrable experience in creating and managing successful marketing campaigns from conception to analysis., • Proficiency in digital marketing, including social media management, email marketing, and basic website maintenance (e.g., using WordPress)., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling copy for different channels., • Hands-on, practical approach with the ability to create in-store displays and manage multiple projects., • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management., • Formal qualification in Marketing (e.g., CIM certification)., • Knowledge of the Licensing Act 2003 and its implications for marketing alcohol., • Experience using design software like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite., • Experience with customer loyalty programmes., • Highly creative and innovative., • Results-driven with a strong commercial awareness., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • A team player who can also work autonomously., • Outgoing, personable, and confident in engaging with customers and the community. What We Offer • A competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme., • The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing local business., • A dynamic and fast-paced working environment., • Staff discount on groceries and off-licence products., • Support for professional development.