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Position: Showroom Manager – Redbrick Reporting to: Retail Operations Managers Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: £38,000 Location: Redbrick Great news and an exciting opportunity to work in a new retail store coming to Redbrick, near Batley, West Yorkshire very soon… The Cotswold Company are looking for a Showroom Manager. As a member of the Showroom Management Team, you will have a minimum of 3 years Retail Management or Supervisory experience. The showroom team will naturally look to you as a role model, as you will be engaging, positive and inspiring. You love nothing more than working with your team to develop and motivate them to be the very best they can be, to meet and exceed targets and to take a genuine pride in the new showroom and our beautiful furnishings, brand, and the services we offer. All of this will positively impact our customers experience and you’ll love being part of that! So, what will I be doing? Typically, your responsibilities will include: • Delivering and exceeding all agreed sales budget plans and KPI’s, including the follow-up of leads/quotes, whilst being fully accountable for the showroom, through influence of the P&L, • Using your natural charm and retail sales experience to move sales forward. Be an inspirational leader within your showroom, • Lead the team to drive profitable sales through strong product knowledge and effective selling techniques, • Create opportunities for others by developing and nurturing your team by introducing new skills, stretching them through goals, coaching, training, and providing regular feedback, • Create a culture in your showroom of collaboration, • Delivering an exceptional customer service experience; demonstrating and setting the standard of what exceptional looks like, • Ensure the showroom is merchandised in accordance with the agreed layout plan and VM guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of merchandising, • Reporting on showroom performance weekly with clear analysis of results and solutions for any challenges faced through clear written and oral communication, • Plan, implement and measure the success of new ranges that arrive in your showroom, ensuring profitability per square foot of floor space including quarterly range reviews, • Work with buying team to ensure you have appropriate levels of stock to maximise sales, • Full accountability of stock control; always maintaining accuracy, • Collaborate and work with other Showroom Managers and teams within Retail and head office to help shape our business, sharing of best practices and learning from others, • Identify local opportunities and understand what our competitors are doing to remain competitive within the market, • Present and lead your business through regular showroom visits with the Retail Operations Manager; highlighting the wins and the opportunities to drive your business forward, • Work with the Implementation Department for the general maintenance of your showroom, • Manage the team’s rotas to ensure optimal scheduling to meet demand for peak trade and key retail dates, • Ensure the performance management of your team is consistent, relevant and engages key stakeholders within the process (Retail Operations Manager, People Team), • Monitor individual and team targets and address any areas of concern through coaching and mentoring, • Comply with Health & Safety standards to provide a safe environment for both team and our customers, • Ensuring cash handling procedures are adhered to and accurately completed daily, • Management of payroll using the I-Trent payroll system, to make certain the team is paid accurately and in a timely manner OK, I'm interested... but is it really the job for me? To be a Showroom Manager for the Cotswold Company, you should have: • A genuine interest in furnishings and design, • A passionate for our brand, • Commitment to help shape our business, • Self-motivated and commercially driven to reach KPIs and sales targets, • Lots of enthusiasm and the curiosity to ask questions and learn, • Be resilient and adaptable to change, • Ability to bring a team together through inspiration, motivation, and a sense of team spirit, • A want to find better ways to do things, • A commitment to always providing excellent customer service, • Proven communication skills to build rapport and engagement with colleagues and customers, • Good motivation and time management skills, • The ability to write and present information, • The drive to hit or beat your showroom targets every time without compromising on service standards The finer details... For full-time appointments, you'll work 38 hours per week, from 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Sunday (inc. bank holidays, depending on your rota) over 5 days. Great range of staff benefits: • 25 days holiday per year + statutory public holidays, • Company pension, • Death in Service benefit, • Medical and Dental Insurance, • Private Healthcare, • Great discounts on our products – 50% personal and 25% for family & friends, • Help@Hand - total wellbeing support for colleagues and their family members as well as everyday discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support, • Access to discount platform, • Your birthday day-off!, • Paid volunteering day each year and lots more! For more company information, follow the link

Position: Showroom Assistant Manager – Redbrick Reporting to: Showroom Manager Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: £29,000 Location: Redbrick Great news and an exciting opportunity to work in a new retail store coming to Redbrick, near Batley in West Yorkshire, very soon… The Cotswold Company are looking for a Showroom Assistant Manager. This would be a great opportunity for not only existing Managers, but for Supervisors who are ready to take the next step. As a member of the Showroom Management Team, you will have a minimum of 3 years Retail Management or Supervisory experience. The showroom team will naturally look to you as a role model, as you will be engaging, positive and inspiring. You love nothing more than working with your team to develop and motivate them to be the very best they can be, to meet and exceed targets and to take a genuine pride in the new showroom and our beautiful furnishings, brand, and the services we offer. All of this will positively impact our customers experience and you’ll love being part of that! So, what will I be doing? Typically, your responsibilities will include: • Delivering and exceeding all agreed sales budget plans and KPI’s, including the follow-up of leads/quotes, whilst being fully accountable for the showroom, through influence of the P&L, • Using your natural charm and retail sales experience to move sales forward. Be an inspirational leader within your showroom, • Lead the team to drive profitable sales through strong product knowledge and effective selling techniques, • Create opportunities for others by developing and nurturing your team by introducing new skills, stretching them through goals, coaching, training, and providing regular feedback, • Create a culture in your showroom of collaboration, • Delivering an exceptional customer service experience; demonstrating and setting the standard of what exceptional looks like, • Ensure the showroom is merchandised in accordance with the agreed layout plan and VM guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of merchandising, • Reporting on showroom performance weekly with clear analysis of results and solutions for any challenges faced through clear written and oral communication, • Plan, implement and measure the success of new ranges that arrive in your showroom, ensuring profitability per square foot of floor space including quarterly range reviews, • Work with buying team to ensure you have appropriate levels of stock to maximise sales, • Full accountability of stock control; always maintaining accuracy, • Collaborate and work with other Showroom Managers and teams within Retail and head office to help shape our business, sharing of best practices and learning from others, • Identify local opportunities and understand what our competitors are doing to remain competitive within the market, • Present and lead your business through regular showroom visits with the Retail Operations Manager; highlighting the wins and the opportunities to drive your business forward, • Work with the Implementation Department for the general maintenance of your showroom, • Manage the team’s rotas to ensure optimal scheduling to meet demand for peak trade and key retail dates, • Ensure the performance management of your team is consistent, relevant and engages key stakeholders within the process (Retail Operations Manager, People Team), • Monitor individual and team targets and address any areas of concern through coaching and mentoring, • Comply with Health & Safety standards to provide a safe environment for both team and our customers, • Ensuring cash handling procedures are adhered to and accurately completed daily, • Management of payroll using the I-Trent payroll system, to make certain the team is paid accurately and in a timely manner OK, I'm interested... but is it really the job for me? To be a Showroom Assistant Manager for the Cotswold Company, you should have: • A genuine interest in furnishings and design, • A passionate for our brand, • Commitment to help shape our business, • Self-motivated and commercially driven to reach KPIs and sales targets, • Lots of enthusiasm and the curiosity to ask questions and learn, • Be resilient and adaptable to change, • Ability to bring a team together through inspiration, motivation, and a sense of team spirit, • A want to find better ways to do things, • A commitment to always providing excellent customer service, • Proven communication skills to build rapport and engagement with colleagues and customers, • Good motivation and time management skills, • The ability to write and present information, • The drive to hit or beat your showroom targets every time without compromising on service standards The finer details... For full-time appointments, you'll work 38 hours per week, from 9.00am to 5.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. What else will receive from us? • 25 days holiday per year + statutory public holidays, • Company pension, • Death in Service benefit, • Medical Insurance, • Private Healthcare, • Great discounts on our products – 50% personal and 25% for family & friends, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support, • Access to discount platform, • Your birthday day-off!, • One paid volunteering day each year For more company information, follow the link

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines This role is female only. Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you. Job description At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us. Where will I be working? We are providing support for 3 adult ladies with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. You will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the client’s lives, including managing their home, some personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible. You may be asked to attend GP appointments and hospital appointments. A full UK driving license is preferable. We are looking for female support workers who can drive manual and automatic vehicles to assist us in our home in Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield. We live with Autism and learning disabilities and need assistance to enjoy life safely in our home and in our local community. Each of us has different ways of enjoying spending time at home, we enjoy watching films and The Soaps. We enjoy cooking and baking, reading and playing board/card games, and doing jigsaws. When in the community we enjoy visiting family and friends, social clubs, bingo, doing the supermarket shops and eating out. We need you to be consistent in your support and maintain boundaries we need to keep us safe. We all like opportunities to try something new. We will need our support workers to support us all day in our home and community with developing community awareness, independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to us. We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support. Shift Patterns This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends. Please note that the shifts may vary. What will I be doing? This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include: • promoting the independence of people we support, • supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday, • arranging activities in the home and in the local community, • developing residents' life skills and personal interests, • helping residents stay safe and healthy, • assisting with personal care needs, • manual handling, • supporting people with medication Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are: • passionate, caring and enthusiastic, • flexible, patient and non-judgemental, • a great team player with lots of energy, • able to demonstrate good communication skills, • able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point

Customer Service Assistant / Pin Technician - Wakefield We're expanding! Join the Wakefield team at our latest location and grow with us! We are opening a brand new, state of the art family entertainment centre at Trinity Walk Shopping Centre in May 2026. Do you have an understanding and interest in all things technical/mechanical? Do you have a strong eye for detail? This is for you. TENPIN IS NOT JUST ABOUT BOWLING... We have something fun for all the family to do, regardless of age. We love to entertain-it's in our DNA! Beyond bowling, we offer Houdini's Escape Rooms, Karaoke, a 4D Laser Arena, Arcade Machines, Pool Tables, licensed bars with cocktails, and a fabulous food menu. A career at Tenpin is like no other. The opportunities are endless, and the benefits are pretty cool too! The Role As a CSA Pin, you will be responsible for all our bowling equipment, especially our pins whether that be planned maintenance or fixing on the spot issues, whilst ensuring each of our 24 lanes are oiled on a regular basis, to guarantee that every customer has the best bowling experience. You will also be trained across all key areas of the centre, including serving behind the bar, working in the kitchen, and managing reception to book in customers, to ensure that you are able to provide support to the team and deliver the best possible customer service, when there are no technical tasks required. The ideal candidate will be a confident, friendly, and able to create an enjoyable atmosphere. Skills You Need • An understanding and interest of all things technical/mechanic, • Confident in customer interactions, • Ability to work in all areas of the centre, • An eye for detail, • Fully flexible around working pattern (evening and weekends will be required), • A strong team player, • Be organised and able to multi-task Our Fantastic Benefits • Free Bowling for family and friends, • Free Food when on shift, • On the Spot Rewards, • Tenpin Treats - our benefits platform for exclusive discounts and wellness perks., • Medicash - covering your everyday dental, optical, physio, and wellness expenses., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free counselling, • Life assurance (2x annual salary), • Long Service Awards, • Recommend a Friend Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave Career Development Looking for career development? Tenpin is the place to start. We value great people and offer opportunities for advancement, with many of our managers having started as Team Members. What Happens Next? Ready to grow your career with us? Click apply and complete our quick 2-minute application.

Maintenance Operative - Wakefield We're expanding! Join the Wakefield team at our latest location and grow with us! We are opening a brand new, state of the art family entertainment centre at Trinity Walk Shopping Centre in May 2026. If you find satisfaction in handling general maintenance tasks, tackling basic repairs like painting, decorating, and basic plumbing, and you have a strong eye for detail-this opportunity is tailor-made for you! TENPIN IS NOT JUST ABOUT BOWLING... We have something fun for all the family to do, regardless of age. We love to entertain-it's in our DNA! Beyond bowling, we offer Houdini's Escape Rooms, Karaoke, a 4D Laser Arena, Arcade Machines, Pool Tables, licensed bars with cocktails, and a fabulous food menu. A career at Tenpin is like no other. The opportunities are endless, and the benefits are pretty cool too! The Role Our Maintenance Operatives ensure our site remains safe, functional, and welcoming for both customers and colleagues. They perform daily equipment checks, prioritise safety, and assist with bowling and lane repairs. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing issues, handling tasks like painting, decor enhancing, repairing walls and furniture, fixing toilet locks, removing graffiti, and supporting management with additional duties. Skills You Need • Knowledge and experience in a similar role, • Experience of painting, decorating, basic plumbing and non-electrical maintenance, • Excellent attention to detail, • Positive attitude, • Good communication skills, • Self-motivated Our Fantastic Benefits • Free Bowling for family and friends, • Free Food when on shift, • On the Spot Rewards, • Tenpin Treats - our benefits platform for exclusive discounts and wellness perks., • Medicash - covering your everyday dental, optical, physio, and wellness expenses., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free counselling, • Life assurance (2x annual salary), • Long Service Awards, • Recommend a Friend Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave Career Development Looking for career development? Tenpin is the place to start. We value great people and offer opportunities for advancement, with many of our managers having started as Team Members. What Happens Next? Ready to grow your career with us? Click apply and complete our quick 2-minute application.

Cleaner - Wakefield We're expanding! Join the Wakefield team at our latest location and grow with us! We are opening a brand new, state of the art family entertainment Centre at Trinity Walk Shopping Centre in May 2026. Do you believe in the positive impact of a clean and tidy environment? We do too, and we want you on our cleaning crew! TENPIN IS NOT JUST ABOUT BOWLING... We have something fun for all the family to do, regardless of age. We love to entertain-it's in our DNA! Beyond bowling, we offer Houdini's Escape Rooms, Karaoke, a 4D Laser Arena, Arcade Machines, Pool Tables, licensed bars with cocktails, and a fabulous food menu. A career at Tenpin is like no other. The opportunities are endless, and the benefits are pretty cool too! The Role You will be supporting the management team in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness throughout the Centre. All whilst ensuring that the Health & Safety procedures are always enforced to ensure that everywhere is safe and hygienic for customers have an enjoyable experience. You will administer regular toilet checks and ensure surface areas, and other touch points are sanitised regularly. You will also perform additional cleaning duties as and when required, such as mopping up spillages quickly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be lively, friendly, and passionate about working as part of a team. You must be 18 or over to fulfill this role. Skills You Need • Previous cleaning experience, an advantage., • Full of determination, enthusiasm, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment., • Full flexibility in your working schedule, especially evenings and weekends., • Demonstrate a keen attention to detail., • Can multi-task and have exceptional organisational skills., • A strong team player. Our Fantastic Benefits • Free Bowling for family and friends, • Free Food when on shift, • On the Spot Rewards, • Tenpin Treats - our benefits platform for exclusive discounts and wellness perks., • Medicash - covering your everyday dental, optical, physio, and wellness expenses., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free counselling, • Life assurance (2x annual salary), • Long Service Awards, • Recommend a Friend Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave Career Development Looking for career development? Tenpin is the place to start. We value great people and offer opportunities for advancement, with many of our managers having started as Team Members. What Happens Next? Ready to grow your career with us? Click apply and complete our quick 2-minute application.

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Wakefield Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a family support worker to join a new pilot project they are launching. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. The role is part of a new pilot project to provide support to children aged 10 and above where being in care would be seen as detrimental to their life outcomes. Duties of the role will include: Practical support with home conditions, health appointments, budgeting skills and school attendance. Emotional support in promoting the safe well-being of both the children and parents/carers. Information support with parenting techniques and meeting the daily needs of the children Social support in helping to build and maintain a family and friends’ networkThe ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their families Full UK driving license Enhanced DBS check Be able to work upon own initiative and within a teamThe role is a temporary, full time position for an initial period of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and is offering a pay rate of £16.62ph (£21.58 per hour via an umbrella company). The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions: You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a weekIf you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive a £75 bonus for referrals