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  • Early Years Practitioner
    Early Years Practitioner
    15 days ago
    £13–£13.25 hourly
    Part-time
    Ruislip

    Smarty's Nursery in Ruislip is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team. We are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can thrive. A small, close-knit setting, we focus on individual growth and creative learning. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the early experiences of our children. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's holistic development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. - Observe, assess, and record children's progress, ensuring all individual needs are identified and met through tailored support. - Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring play and learning environment, fostering curiosity and independence. - Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, promoting effective communication and partnership. - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care, adhering to all safeguarding and nursery policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess: - A relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare. - Proven experience working with young children in a nursery or similar early years setting. - A comprehensive understanding and practical application of the EYFS curriculum. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff. - A genuine passion for supporting children's growth and development, demonstrating creativity and patience. - A commitment to continuous professional development and contributing to a positive team environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact on children's early lives within a supportive and friendly nursery.

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  • Recovery Driver
    Recovery Driver
    23 days ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Datchet

    SB Recovery UK Ltd is seeking a skilled, reliable, and safety focused Class 1/2 recovery truck driver to support our operations around Andover, Thatcham, Newbury, Slough and the general Berkshire area. You will attend roadside incidents, recover vehicles safely and efficiently, and represent the company professionally. Both day and night shifts are available. This role requires strong technical ability, excellent situational awareness, and confidence operating a large recovery vehicle in varied conditions. Key Responsibilities Operate a recovery truck Attend roadside breakdowns and incidents promptly Recover vehicles safely and efficiently in line with company procedures Load, secure, and transport vehicles correctly Deliver vehicles to garages, storage compounds, or customer locations Provide basic roadside assistance where appropriate Complete all paperwork and digital job logs accurately Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately Comply with all health and safety policies and road traffic regulations Provide professional and reassuring customer service at all times Requirements Valid UK driving licence with Class 1 or Class 2 entitlement Clean DBS check required Proven experience in vehicle recovery Legal right to work in the United Kingdom Strong communication and customer service skills Physically capable of loading and securing vehicles Able to work independently and reliably Professional, punctual, and safety focused Benefits Competitive pay Overtime available Work with a well established and respected recovery company Career development and progression opportunities Supportive and experienced team environment Job Type: Full-time

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    1 month 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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  • Sales Assistant
    Sales Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Denham

    Sales Assistant Duties: • Provide excellent customer service by answering queries over the phone and sales counter, processing orders, and offering product recommendations., • Advise customers on building materials and products, ensuring a positive experience., • Engage in daily cold calling, following up with accounts or prospective clients to secure potential orders. Prepare quotations based on customer requirements and work to convert leads into confirmed orders., • Process sales orders, handle cash/card transactions, and manage till operations accurately., • Serve customers who come to collect their orders, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfilment., • Assist with stock control and inventory management at the counter, ensuring proper product display and restocking., • Meet sales targets by promoting additional products and services., • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at the counter., • Oversee daily yard operations, ensuring proper storage and organization of materials., • Help yard staff to ensure efficient and safe operations., • Maintain accurate stock records and oversee the correct loading and unloading of materials., • Help in the preparation and loading of customer orders, ensuring timely dispatch., • Check Lorries/Tippers: Inspect lorries/tippers before departure to ensure they are loaded correctly, safely, and comply with delivery documentation, ensuring secure and safe transport., • Resolve Discrepancies: Address and resolve any discrepancies related to deliveries, both before and after they have been dispatched, ensuring the correct items are delivered and any issues are handled promptly., • Look After Shop Area: Oversee and maintain the shop area by shelving and organizing products when deliveries arrive, ensuring the shop is neat and products are properly displayed for customers.

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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    1 month ago
    £12.21–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Slough

    Match Options are currently recruiting for experienced Care Assistant/Support Worker around Reading and Surrounding Areas – Needed As soon as possible to support new clients... Person Specifications – Hold a current Enhanced DBS Require Care Mandatory care training (should be up to date) PMVA Qualification (prefered) National Insurance Number Eligibility to work in the UK X2 Proof of address Shifts: There is an opportunity to work as many hours as you want whilst still being flexible about what days/nights you work. Benefits of working for Match Options: Excellent Weekly pay – including holiday pay Rates £12.21 - £15 per hour depending when you work Flexible Hours to suit your need Full support from our management team Competitive Rates, paid weekly About Match options – Match Options is an Employment Business and Recruitment agency in the social and Healthcare industry. The company has an extensive branch network in the UK. The motto of the company is to match the Options available in the Social and health Temporary and Permanent employment sector for both the job seeker and the employer. Match Options has an ever growing list of Local and national contracts with prestigious clients like Housing Organisations, NHS, Local authorities, HM Prison Service and Private establishments such as BUPA, Four Seasons Healthcare, Priory Healthcare, Lookahead, Shaw Healthcare, H-One, Royal Mencap, Scope, etc Match Options also complies with the code of practice for DBS. We are also committed to the Code of Good Recruitment Practice, corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and also for NHS Employers. The company’s planned induction programme is managed by Healthcare professional trainers to ensure that staff understand and maintain the company’s high quality service. The follow up training and continuous appraisal scheme guarantees that staffs are updated with the latest techniques and practices that meet the Common Induction Standards (CIS) of skills for care. Salary : £12.21-£15 per hour depending when you work Job Location :Reading and Surrounding Areas We hope to hear from you soon. Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Work Location: In person

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