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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Second Chef - Care Home Location: Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ Hours: 30 hours per week - Days (alternate weekends required) Pay: £13.99 per hour We are proud to be working with one of the biggest independent care providers in the UK. They are seeking an experienced second chef to join their care home in Stoke on Trent. Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work-life balance and make what you do matter? What youll do: Assist the Head Chef with menu creation Manage the kitchen in their absence Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control Essential Criteria: Qualified Chef (City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent) Experienced with fresh, seasonal food Able to cater for large numbers and different dietary requirements Passionate about cooking and resident wellbeing Desirable Criteria Catering experience within a care home environment What We Offer £13.99 per hour 30 contracted hours per week A warm and supportive care home team Ongoing training and development Generous rewards package Interested? Click to apply HIHI TPBN1_UKTJ

A superb Field Service Engineer role with a market leading manufacturer of state of the art product inspection machinery solutions sold to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. A good salary package for a good work life balance and a genuinely nice place to work. You will be working for an engineering company owned and run by Engineers. BASIC SALARY: up to £45,000 BENEFITS: · up to £14,000 Overtime · Choice of Hybrid company car LOCATION: Covering the UK, and office based 1 day per week - ideally living on the M6 corridor between Birmingham and Manchester COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Stoke, Manchester, Derby, Nottingham, Tamworth, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: S ervice Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - inspection machinery, packaging machinery - Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical A classic Field Service Engineer role involving the repair, installation and commissioning of product inspection machinery solutions plus providing customer training both on site and at the companies office. Overtime will be paid door to door when on site and you will be staying away for 3 nights per week on average. You will be In the office one day per week, on average, with almost no weekend work and there is typically 2 weeks a year working worldwide as required. Full intensive product training will be provided in the UK & Europe. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - inspection machinery, packaging machinery - Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical Ideally, you will be an experienced Field Service Engineer with hands on experience of packaging machinery or product inspection systems supplied to the food, beverage &/or pharmaceutical markets. However, the company will consider an experienced factory Maintenance Engineer who has hands on experience of product inspection systems and has worked in the food, beverage &/or pharmaceutical markets who wants to move into a field service role. But, you MUST be a qualified Multi Skilled Engineer. THE COMPANY: A worldwide market leading designer & manufacturer of state of the art product inspection systems sold into the food, beverage & pharmaceutical markets. They invest massively in R & D and write their own software so they are able to offer very high quality bespoke solutions delivered quickly to suit client needs. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18324, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ

Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care 📍 Locations: Stoke-On-Trent 💰 Pay: £ 25,000 – £ 28,000 Annual Rate (depending on experience) 🕒 Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Hours Available 🚫 No Sponsorship Available About Us At Care-A-Lot Limited, we believe everyone deserves to live independently, with dignity, in the comfort of their own home. We provide high-quality domiciliary care and support services that respect individuality, promote independence, and enhance quality of life. The Role We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our growing team. You will support individuals in their own homes to live the life they choose, helping them maintain their health, well-being, and independence. Key Responsibilities Providing personal care and practical support in clients’ homes Supporting clients to make their own decisions and maintain independence Assisting with daily activities such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping Offering companionship and emotional support Supporting people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles Liaising with families, healthcare professionals, and other carers Helping maintain clients’ health, safety, and well-being Medication Administration. Skills & Abilities – What We’re Looking For Essential: Ability to work on your initiative and as part of a team Understanding of the needs of older people, people with dementia, and/or learning disabilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Commitment to providing respectful, person-centred care Willingness to undertake training and development Desirable: Flexible, innovative, and proactive approach Experience with care planning systems Problem-solving and decision-making skills Experience & Qualifications Essential: Previous experience in a care/support environment Good general education Knowledge of health & safety in care settings NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) Desirable: Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards First aid, manual handling, food hygiene, and other relevant training Other Requirements Satisfactory enhanced DBS check Self-motivation, flexibility, reliability, and honesty Commitment to equal opportunities Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Desirable) 🚫 No Sponsorship Available – applicants must have the right to work in the UK What We Offer Competitive pay rates Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle Paid training and ongoing professional development Supportive team and management Rewarding work that makes a real difference in people’s lives