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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    1 month ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    📢 Registered Manager – 4 Bedrooms Supported Living 📍 Kingston upon Thames / Surrey Border 💷 £38,000 – £42,000 per annum 🕒 Full Time | Permanent About Us We are establishing a new 6-bed supported living service delivering high-quality, person-centred support within a community setting. Our focus is on strong governance, regulatory compliance, and creating a safe and empowering environment for the people we support. We are seeking a capable and motivated Registered Manager (or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up) to lead the service through CQC registration and ongoing operational management. The Role You will: Lead the service through CQC registration Develop and maintain governance and audit systems Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards Oversee safeguarding, risk management and incident reporting Recruit, supervise and develop the staff team Maintain professional relationships with local authorities and families Promote a positive and accountable culture This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, structured service. About You Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or near completion) Minimum 2 years’ experience in supported living or domiciliary care Experience at Deputy Manager level or above Strong understanding of CQC regulations and KLOEs Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA and quality assurance systems Confident communicator with strong written skills Desirable: Experience supporting adults with [insert client group] Experience of CQC inspection process What We Offer Salary £38,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience) Opportunity to lead and shape a new service Support with CQC registration process Structured governance framework Autonomy within a professionally managed organisation How to Apply Please send your CV along with a short statement outlining your experience with CQC compliance and leadership in supported living services.

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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    1 month ago
    £15–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re looking for a Head Waiter who understands that great service is about presence and timing. Someone who takes ownership of their section, knows the menu inside out, and can read a room without being intrusive. This is a leadership role on the floor. You’ll set the tone for service in your section, support the wider team, and ensure that every guest leaves feeling well looked after. We care deeply about food, wine and atmosphere. We’re looking for someone who does too. The Role As Head Waiter, you’ll be responsible for delivering polished, knowledgeable service while maintaining flow and standards throughout your shift. You’ll combine attention to detail with strong product knowledge and calm leadership — contributing not just to your own section, but to the rhythm of the whole room. Before Service Preparation is part of service. • Complete all opening and deep-clean checklists thoroughly., • Review reservations and guest notes (SevenRooms) to anticipate preferences and special requirements., • Set and prepare your section with care., • Ensure waiter stations are stocked and organised., • Confirm restrooms and shared areas meet presentation standards., • Contribute to daily briefing by preparing one thoughtful pairing (wine or cocktail + dish + an interesting insight). During Service • Deliver attentive, knowledgeable and confident service throughout., • Demonstrate full product knowledge — food, allergens, wines, cocktails and specials., • Take ownership of your section while remaining aware of the wider floor., • Read tables well: adjust pacing, support conversation and manage timing., • Make considered pairing recommendations., • Maintain standards of cleanliness and organisation at all times., • Support colleagues proactively during busy periods., • Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar to minimise delays., • Contribute positively to average spend through thoughtful recommendations — never pushy, always appropriate. After Service • Complete closing checklists properly and thoroughly., • Reset your section and station ready for the next shift., • Support runner duties where required., • Participate in team debrief and reflect on service performance. What We’re Looking For • A genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality., • Strong product knowledge or a desire to deepen it., • Calm, confident presence on the floor., • Leadership through example., • Excellent communication with both guests and colleagues., • High personal standards and pride in your work., • Ability to stay composed under pressure.

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    2 months ago
    £25000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    Please find the job description for Team Leader 1. Leadership & Service Management • Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the supported living service., • Ensure the service promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion., • Develop and maintain a positive, person-centred culture., • Supervise, mentor, and support team leaders and support workers., • Lead team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff. 2. Regulatory & Legal Compliance • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies (e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England)., • Maintain standards in line with:, • Health and Social Care Act, • Mental Capacity Act (MCA), • Safeguarding legislation, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), where applicable, • Prepare for inspections and ensure documentation is audit-ready., • Implement policies and procedures in line with national standards. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as Safeguarding Lead (or ensure safeguarding leadership is in place)., • Investigate and report safeguarding concerns appropriately., • Conduct and review risk assessments., • Ensure safe medication management practices., • Monitor incidents, accidents, and complaints. 4. Person-Centred Care & Support • Ensure care and support plans are:, • Person-centred, • Up-to-date, • Outcome-focused, • Promote service users’ independence and life skills., • Liaise with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals., • Support service users in accessing community services, employment, and education. 5. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, induct, and retain suitable staff., • Conduct supervision sessions and annual appraisals., • Manage rotas and staffing levels., • Address performance issues and disciplinary matters., • Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safeguarding, medication, moving & handling). 6. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities • Manage the service budget., • Monitor expenditure and staffing costs., • Oversee petty cash and service user finances (where applicable)., • Maintain accurate records and reports., • Ensure effective rota planning within budget constraints. 7. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation., • Conduct fire safety checks and emergency planning., • Oversee property maintenance and repairs., • Ensure infection control standards are met. 8. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement • Conduct internal audits., • Monitor KPIs and service performance., • Gather feedback from service users and families., • Develop action plans following audits or inspections., • Promote continuous service improvement. 9. Partnership & External Liaison • Work with:, • Local authorities, • Commissioners, • Healthcare professionals, • Advocacy services, • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings., • Represent the service professionally in external forums. Key Skills Required • Leadership and team management, • Knowledge of care legislation and compliance, • Strong communication skills, • Budget management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Safeguarding expertise

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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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  • Registered General Nurse- sponsorship provided
    Registered General Nurse- sponsorship provided
    2 months ago
    £20–£20.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Registered Nurse with at least one year experience in a similar role Nursing home based in London Available Hours/Pay: • Full Time 36 -48 hours per week., • Long shifts 8am-8pm/8pm-8am, • Pay rate £20- £20.5/hour, • Paid breaks Our qualified nursing team are available 24 hours a day to provide medical and other forms of specialised support. Respecting patients and recognising patient as a unique individual, our nurses provide not just high-quality nursing skills, but truly person-centred care. About the Role: The main responsibilities of this role include: • Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder, • Promoting the highest standards of clinical nursing throughout the hospital, • Overseeing the day-to-day care of patients and the administration of required medication, • To provide nursing and personal care and promote their abilities., • Planning, implementing, and supervising the provision of quality care, • Maintaining the required medical documentation, • Upholding residents’ rights to privacy, dignity and choice, • At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team, • Familiarising yourself with, and strictly adhering to, company policy and procedure and Care Inspectorate guidelines Please note we are only accepting candidates with a UK active PIN and right to work in the UK( sponsorship provided for the right candidate) The main requirements for this role are: • *Must be a MENTAL REGISTERED NURSE (current PIN number with NMC and experience in the UK ), • *One year experience is mandatory, • *A genuine desire to work with the elderly, • *The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, along with excellent listening skills, • *The ability to supervise other staff members comfortably and competently, • *Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, • *Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations, • *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits: • *Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, • *Preceptorship programme, • *Payment into the pension scheme, • *Paid time off for vacation, • *Continuing education opportunities for professional development, • *Free onsite parking, • *Free meal, • *Support with career development plan, • *Free parking, • *DBS covered All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and 2 satisfactory references. If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Mental Nurse with experience we would like to have you joining our hospital. Apply below

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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We’re Hiring at 93 Degrees Coffee – Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of a Local Favourite 📍 213 Regents Park Road, London ☕ Serving Illy Coffee | Est. 2019 | Family-Owned | Premium, Homemade Food About Us: 93 Degrees Coffee is a well-loved, premium coffee shop rooted in Italian and French café culture. Since 2019, we’ve been serving Illy coffee, homemade lasagna, fresh Italian paninis, soups, and whole food meals – all crafted with care and served with warmth. As we head into an exciting new chapter, we’re refreshing our brand and operations – and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join us. Who We’re Looking For: We’re hiring for two levels of roles, both essential to delivering our 5-star service: (Please do email us if you are unsure) Open to Full & Part time 1. Cooks & Baristas You’ll: • Prepare high-quality breakfasts, pastas, paninis, and light homemade meals., • Brew exceptional Illy coffee with consistency and precision., • Provide warm, efficient, and reliable customer service., • Maintain a clean, fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house environment., • Use our POS system and follow opening/closing procedures. 2. Senior Staff – Baristas with Leadership Drive (manager) You’ll do all of the above plus: • Take ownership of inventory, ordering, and “just-in-time” stock management., • Help refine our food and drink offering as part of our brand refresh., • Adapt to new food trends and improve our menu quality and efficiency., • Drive business growth by supporting our management with day-to-day operations., • Motivate and guide junior staff with a customer-first approach. Why Join Us? ✅ Competitive Pay (Based on Experience) 🎯 Bonus Potential & Wage Increases Linked to Business Growth 💼 Autonomy & Responsibility in a Family-Run Business 🕰️ Flexible Scheduling (Ideal for Long-Term Team Members) 🌱 Be Part of Our Refresh and Growth Strategy in 2025 What We Expect: • Strong barista skills (non-negotiable), • Efficient under pressure and fast-paced environments, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Reliable, organised, and a team player, • Passionate about food, coffee, and continuous improvement Sound like you?

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  • Operations & Lead Housekeeper – Boutique Stays (Chessington)
    Operations & Lead Housekeeper – Boutique Stays (Chessington)
    2 months ago
    £30000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Chessington

    Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Job Description: Please read carefully before applying. This is a hands-on role. We operate a small portfolio of high-end boutique accommodation in the Chessington area and are looking for a hands-on Operations & Lead Housekeeper to take full ownership of day-to-day operations. This role includes cleaning, laundry, ironing, basic maintenance, weekend work, and occasional out-of-hours guest communication. There is a base salary of £16,200 (£1350 per month) and then a share of revenue (also paid monthly). So good perfomance, ownership and care for customer will increase pay. ⸻ Key Responsibilities • Personally clean and prepare two accommodation units to a high standard, • Manage laundry, ironing, linen organisation, and keep the laundry room tidy, • Order new linen and supplies proactively, • Carry out basic maintenance and repairs and arrange specialist contractors when needed, • Find, manage, schedule, and quality-check part-time cleaner(s) as required, • Ensure cleaning standards are maintained across all units and step in when cover is needed Working Pattern (Important) • This is not a 9–5, Monday–Friday role, • Workload is seasonal: summer is significantly busier than winter, • Holiday time cannot usually be taken during busy periods and should be planned for quieter months, • There will be quieter days with no changeovers, where you may work from home handling guest messages and admin, • Weekend availability is essential (weekends are almost always booked) Requirements (Essential) • Lives locally to Chessington (or very close by), • Own car required, • Experience in housekeeping, hospitality, or property operations, • Comfortable with hands-on cleaning and physical work, • Confident organising and managing other cleaners ⸻ About You • Takes pride in making spaces look flawless, welcoming, and beautifully presented, • Loves making guests feel comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely cared for, • Is kind, sincere, and a great fit for a small, friendly team culture, • Is reliable, punctual, and proactive, with the confidence to take initiative, • Enjoys responsibility and ownership rather than rigid routines Hours & Pay • Typically 25–35 hours per week (varies with bookings), • Flexible working pattern depending on occupancy This role suits someone who values flexibility, ownership, and high standards rather than fixed office hours. Please only apply if you are comfortable with all aspects described above. Ready to Join? If this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a paid trial with immediate start, giving you the opportunity to experience the role firsthand and ensure it’s the right fit for both sides. Thank you for taking the time to read the advert — we look forward to reviewing your application. Kind regards, Matt

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  • Pharmacy Technician
    Pharmacy Technician
    2 months ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Context and Summary: Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centered, coordinated care in our Practices. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice. Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians are different to clinical pharmacists as they are not able to prescribe or make clinical decisions, instead working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives. Job Specific responsibilities- Clinical: • To develop and maintain medicines related communication to all Practice staff, • To assist with the development and review of medicine audits, • Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries., • Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries Technical and Administrative: • To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times. Person specification: Qualifications and Experience Essential : • Professional registration with GPhC., • BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences., • Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy. Desirable: • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    2 months ago
    £50000–£70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Dagenham Salary: £50,000–£70,000 Contract: Full-time | Permanent We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment, • Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care, • Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards, • Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans, • Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements Child Welfare and Care • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments, • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people, • Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches Staff Leadership and Development • Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff, • Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery, • Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture Partnership Working • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals, • Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners, • Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making What We’re Looking For • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting, • A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance, • A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach, • Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care Requirements • Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements), • Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting, • Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe), • Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people We Invite You to Apply If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

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