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Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for an outstanding Bank Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. \n You’ll be working flexible bank shifts a weekat Cygnet Victoria House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. \n Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. \n \n Your day-to-day... \n\n • Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals \n, • Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties\n, • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room\n, • Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately\n, • Rotate stock & put away all deliver \n ies\n • Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations\n, • Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures \n, • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations\n\n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance \n\n • Strong career progression opportunities \n, • Expert supervision & support\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings\n\n You are... \n\n • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting\n, • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards\n, • Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member\n, • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times\n, • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels\n, • Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness\n, • Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision\n\n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for an outstanding Catering Manager who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. \n You’ll be working 44 hours a week at Victoria House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. \n Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. \n Your day-to-day... \n Essential criteria for this role include.... \n\n • \n NVQ Level 2 in Food Production or equivalent qualification \n • \n At least 5 years' experience within catering management \n • \n Detailed knowledge of food safety and related legislation \n • \n Solid operational management and line management experience \n • \n Experience of menu planning and gaining and acting on c \n ustomer feedback \n • \n A flexible, organised, proactive and hands-on approach to tasks \n • \n Solid IT skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software) \n\n Role and Responsibilities... \n\n • \n To directly manage all personnel assigned to work in the catering department, in accordance with company standards and training policies. This includes permanent, bank and agency members of staff. \n • \n To lead on the purchase of materials, consumables, non-consumables and light equipment within budget and in accordance with the hospital’s purchasing policy and procedures. \n • \n To oversee the catering department's premises and equipment in accordance with company health & safety and hygiene policies. \n • \n To lead on the induction of new team members and ongoing personal development and training to ensure all team members are trained to the required skill level. \n • \n To lead and motivate the team to achieve the highest possible standards when carrying out their duties. \n • \n To develop and maintain good working relationships with service users, staff and visitors. \n • \n To be on hand to meet and support service users and staff with issues raised, e.g. dietary requirements. \n • \n To assist the Assistant General Manager in preparing the annual budget and achieving and maintaining food costs in accordance with the budget. \n • \n To produce cost and sales analysis as required by the Assistant General Manager. \n • \n To recommend to the Assistant General Manager areas where cost reductions can be achieved, e.g. service improvements and change of suppliers or commodities. \n • \n To ensure that accurate daily records are kept regarding the number of patient and staff meals provided each day. \n • \n To plan, organise and control the catering operation to ensure food quality, presentation and service are provided to the standards set out by the Assistant General Ma \n nager and the Hospital SMT. \n • \n To ensure the facility is operated to standards required by the statutory local authorities and company health, safety, fire and hygiene regulations and policies. \n • \n To carry out all clerical activities in relation to controls, records and wages and compile and return information to the respective departments on the due day. \n • \n To plan and execute specific events as agreed with the Assistant General Manager and Registered Managers for the three hospitals on site. \n • \n To maintain Health & Safety and Hygiene standards as required. \n • \n To ensure unit hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the Food Safety Act 1990. \n • \n To attend meetings and training courses as required, e.g. Daily Service Meetings, People’s Council and Ward Community Meetings and relevant training webinars & courses. To also ensure that Chefs and other nominated staff members attend meetings to represent the team and gain patient and staff feedback. \n • \n To assist the Assistant General Manager with any specific tasks or projects considered necessary to further support the objectives of the department \n • \n To understand and follow the fire drills in the event of a fire or an emergency. \n • \n To undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and any changes in processes or procedures. \n • \n To carry out other duties within the scope of your job title as directed by the Assistant General Manager. \n • \n To regularly review catering output for staff meals and hospitality to ensure quality and service standards are met. \n • \n To pro-actively seek feedback on catering service delivery from service users, staff and visitors. \n\n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you.. £14.44 per/hour starting \n\n • \n Strong career progression opportunities \n • \n Expert supervision & support \n • \n Pension scheme< \n /p> \n • \n Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving \n\n You are... \n\n • \n A skilled Catering Manager who can work under pressure \n • \n Preferably experienced in the care sector \n • \n Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets \n • \n The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards \n • \n Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times \n • \n An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels \n • \n Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision \n • \n Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3 \n\n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Start date: 19th of August 2026 Rate of Pay: £27,601.60 per annum Location: Gateshead - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE AND WORK FROM HOME IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION Shifts: Full time 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday between 08.00 am and 6:00 pm. You must be fully flexible to work any shifts between these hours. Training: 11 days The Role: We are seeking dedicated Contact Centre Agents to join our team. We are looking for individuals who possess a unique blend of compassion, strong judgment, assessment skills, professionalism, and with excellent time management skills. This role is unique which entails assessing caseloads, in a timely manner. Your responsibilities include managing a dedicated caseload with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality, while collaborating with relevant agencies and stakeholders to address complex issues. Ultimately, your role aims to enhance the well-being and financial stability of potential vulnerable customers through proactive intervention and effective case management. Key Responsibilities • You should be confident in conducting challenging but effective conversations, • You are required to maintain multiple cases simultaneously, varying by type and stage, • You will be responsible for managing a designated caseload, • You will be required to question in a curious and confident manner, whilst being considerate of potential sensitivities, asking appropriate follow up questions relevant to uniqueness of the case as required to gather evidence, • You should be able to review and compare multiple sources of information, including using reasoned judgement to assess contradictory pieces of evidence, • You should be able to engage with potentially challenging and vulnerable individuals, whilst demonstrating empathy and excellent customer service skills, • At times you will be required to work collaboratively within your own team and with wider teams to support delivery outcomes, • You should be proactive in talking to relevant people to get advice and information when unsure how to proceed, • You will be responsible for managing and conducting caseloads by following a structured review process in adherence to all legal and policy requirements, • You will decide what evidence is appropriate to request as is required to confirm the validity of declarations, considering the uniqueness and context of each individual case, • You will be accountable for planning and conducting robust interviews asking challenging questions to gather all relevant information; exercising judgement to tailor follow up questions specific to each individual case, • Gathering, verifying and assessing all available information, and deciding on an appropriate course of action, • You will be required to record the progress of caseloads on specific systems, including maintaining and retaining relevant evidence in an evidence file including redacting and annotating sensitive material when appropriate Background Checks The role you are applying for, requires that you are vetted to Baseline Personnel Screening Standard (BPSS). If your application is successful, we will ask you to provide documents/evidence to allow us to perform the below checks: • Identity check, • Nationality and Immigration Status (including the entitlement to undertake the work we are offering), • Basic Criminal Records Check (including international criminal checks if you have lived outside the UK in the last 5 years), • Employment/Academic History Check - for a period of three years leading up to your application. We will require documented evidence of your three-year history such as employer/education references, payslips/P45s, other evidence of salary payments. If you had any gaps in work/education during this time, we will need evidence of what your activity was, e.g. travel, study, unemployment, volunteering etc. If your application is successful, we will provide you with a list of acceptable documents and how you can send them to us. Please note that if you are selected for the role, we will require all documents/evidence before we can confirm your start date with us. All screening and evidence must be completed satisfactorily before commencement of employment. We strongly recommend you start to compile this information so you have it ready to supply when needed. What else do we need from you? • Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to show attention to detail, • Ability to establish excellent customer relationships in a fast-paced environment, • A can-do attitude with the ability to interact with lots of different people, • Professional and emotional stability, able to remain professional and maintain professionalism and provide consistent customer service when engaging with Claimants, • PC skills, and the ability to navigate multiple systems competently, with ease, • A good consistent typing speed and the ability to multi task, • Take ownership of situations with positivity, resilience and a dedicated approach to providing service excellence, • Processes will be ever evolving and it is essential that you are adaptable and open to change Benefits of being a Customer Service Representative • On-line recruitment process, with potential job offer within 24 hours and fully paid training, • 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 30 days following your 1-year service anniversary, • Lifestyle Benefits programme – featuring thousands of discounts, special offers and exclusive employee deals from many retailer partners and also free wellness, kids, and learning classes through our own Community Online Academy., • Refer & Earn Scheme, • Employee welfare support with free access to our Mental Health Employee Assistance programme, available 24 hours/365 days’ year and our Interactive Health and Wellbeing Hub, • Life Assurance Cover & Pension Scheme, • Length of Service and monthly recognition awards, • Opportunities for career development and progression Disclaimer Please be vigilant against job scams. Teleperformance will never contact you about anything other than your application through our official channels - UK phone number, text or Teleperformance or talent.icims email address. . If you receive any suspicious communications claiming to be from Teleperformance, please disregard them and report the incident to our team. Your security is our priority. Disclaimer Please note, only candidates who meet specific proficiency scores will be able to proceed on this campaign, this supersedes any other pass mark you may receive. Where you pass the assessment but not the above requirements we will endeavour to find other suitable roles for you however this may not be possible, in this instance we reserve the right to reject your application.

About The Company At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care. About The Role Job scope: Prepare and cook food for service users and staff, following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety, legally and with local policies. Control of ALL food that leaves the kitchen. Exceptionally good housekeeping. Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen. To deliver exceptional customer service.Job Responsibilities: The preparation and cooking of all food Monitoring and guiding staff while working in the kitchen. Help with input of new menus. While working with those living in the home to make person centred menus, support choice promoting healthily balanced eating Completing all documentation required legally and by Salutem. Working closely with the line manager on all food related issues. To ensure food preparation areas are clean and tidy. To ensure stock rotation and stock take are completed. Daily and weekly ordering of all food related stock. To ensure all equipment used is safe and clean, reporting any issues to the line manager. To ensure that all Salutem policies and procedures are followed. To maintain a professional appearance at all times while at work. To be aware of the aims and objectives of the services. To undertake any other duty deemed reasonable as required by your manager. Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake appropriate risk assessments as requiredOur Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. Still not convinced? Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

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