Hertfordshire jobs in United Kingdom

If you are craving fun, have worked with kids before and want to keep your evenings and weekends free then this is just what you’ve been looking for! Families in Hertfordshire are looking for regular help with after school childcare 9-20 hours a week. The roles are always local and usually in the afternoons, leaving your evenings and weekends free for other work and hobbies. No qualifications needed. You’ll work with a local family helping out with the kids after school. This might involve pickups, taking them to the park, helping with homework, or doing fun activities at home like board games or baking. You’ll get between £11.75 - £13.95 depending on experience, earning more the longer you work with your Koru Kids family. Training, insurance, invoicing, and DBS checks taken care of. Here’s what our nannies say: “A great company to work for. Very supportive and always checking up on my well-being. Always at hand if needed.” “I have been with Koru Kids for over a year now. I genuinely have never been so satisfied with working for a company this much in my life.”

Tinies are the UK's Leading childcare agency and we want you to join our team. *WE ARE OFFERING A £200 JOINING BONUS* We are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants who are enthusiastic and motivated to undertake day-to-day supply cover in vibrant and energetic Nursery Settings, in and around Buckinghamshire. We offer competitive hourly rates for Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants depending on their level of Qualifications and experience in the childcare sector, ranging from £12-14 per hour. Requirements for the role: Be passionate about working with Children. Hold a full and relevant childcare qualification (a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare) Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Have experience working in the childcare sector.

Are you dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others? Do you have a compassionate heart and a desire to support individuals in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our organization is seeking caring and empathetic individuals to join our team as Care/Support Workers. If you're ready to provide essential care and support to those who need it most, we want to hear from you. Job Description: As a Care/Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting individuals who may require support due to aging, disability, illness, or other challenges. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Assisting with mobility, including transferring and positioning individuals safely Administering medications and following care plans as directed by healthcare professionals Offering companionship and emotional support, and actively engaging clients in social activities Supporting individuals with meal preparation, feeding, and nutrition management Helping clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks Documenting care provided and communicating any changes or concerns to the appropriate parties Requirements: Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or a related field is preferred but not required Compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine desire to help others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Reliable and responsible nature with a commitment to providing high-quality care Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training/certifications Benefits: Competitive hourly wage or salary, depending on experience and qualifications Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the organization Ongoing training and support to enhance your skills and knowledge Rewarding work that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families Employee assistance programs and benefits packages

Due to our continuing success we are looking for a senior Sous Chef to provide cover in our neighbourhood's Italian Restaurants based around Hertfordshire. This is a travelling position therefore you will need a car and a valid UK licence. Previous experience in Italian kitchen is an advantage but not essential. For the right candidate we will offer a competitive salary, share of service charge and paid mileage to each destination. If you think you have what it takes to be a great Area Chef and want to be part of a vibrant and fun team then please get in touch.

- Contact Supervisor (Centre and Community Based), Children’s Contact Service - Based in Hertfordshire (Service and community based) Various hours available: Negotiable up to 37 hours p/w - Locations available: · Cheshunt (EN8) · Hemel Hempstead (HP1) · Welwyn Garden City (AL7) - Grade 2 (lower) point 11 – 15: £21,196 - £23,966 per Annum. - Permanent contract. - ID: 778 *Please state which area you are interested in as well as the ID number 778 when applying ** Required Skills:** · Have excellent communication skills including the ability to work with families in conflict, build their trust and respect, and recognise the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children/young person at all times. · be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Have excellent written skills, in particular being able to create reports of sessions which are objective, factual and reflect the needs of the Social Worker and court. · Be a team player who is flexible, and enthusiastic about being an integral part of a newly formed and aspirational team which is focused on the Family Action values of Can Do, Excellence, Mutual Respect and People Focus. Job Description: As a Contact Supervisor, you will ensure that families are welcomed and supported when in the Supervised Contact Centre, in community settings and other appropriate venues as required. You will have an open-minded, flexible and caring approach towards children, parents and other family members who are attending supervised contact. Our aim is to provide a happy and positive experience for children, young people and their families. You will therefore ensure that children and young people are kept safe and that their emotional wellbeing is prioritised at all times. You will ensure the welfare of children and young people is at the forefront of the team’s work and ensure that Family Action and Hertfordshire’s safeguarding procedures are followed. You will provide an opportunity to support parents to maintain positive relationships with their children. Where required, you will oversee practical and emotional support for parents building a trusting relationship with them; this will help to make supervised contact sessions a positive experience for the children. Where contact is between the wider family group e.g., sibling contact, you will ensure the needs, preferences and experiences of all attendees are considered and supported. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: · Support the delivery of safe and effective supervised contact sessions. · Promote and maintain contact arrangements that are agreed between all parties including respecting the wishes of children and young people. · Have an understanding of, and comply with, Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults, undertaking risk assessments before each session ensuring that the risks identified by Social Workers are mitigated. · Assess the quality of parenting observed during the supervised contact, ensuring that the key areas for observation identified by the Social Worker are addressed, and use this evidence to complete detailed and timely reports as required by the court and/or principal social worker. · Ensure that all supervised contact sessions are managed to ensure as positive experience for the children and young people as possible. · Recognise any risks of harm and intervene appropriately to de-escalate the risks or bring in additional support as required to safeguard the children. · Keep records of your work using Family Action systems, adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and risk assessment processes. · Travel to supervised contact sessions in other area’s (when required). · Contribute to the collection, recording and analysis of information required by commissioners, judiciary, principal social worker and Family Action and provide accurate reports as necessary. · Participate in personal supervision, funded training and appraisal processes to ensure your knowledge skills and practice is of a high standard. · Implement the principles of Family Action’s Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. · Have an understanding and comply with Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. · Ensure the implementation of Family Action’s Diversity & Equality Policy and our Ethical Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of these policies amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare. · Work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required. · Meet opening hours of the centre’s, including some Saturdays. · To demonstrate, at all times, Family Action’s values, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by: a) people focused b) Reflecting a ‘can do’ approach c) Striving for excellence in everything we do d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services Person Specification · Previous work with children and families is desirable but not necessary. · Ability to work with families in conflict and the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children at all times. · Understanding of child development, attachment and appropriate parenting approaches. · Have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Good planning and excellent report writing and record keeping skills. Experience of and ability to use MS Office applications and electronic recording systems. · Understanding of the needs of families / individuals, and of the impact of disadvantage and social exclusion and a commitment to and willingness to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. · A confident and professional approach to working with service users, stakeholders and colleagues. · Excellent verbal, listening and written skills, including basic IT skills. · The ability to priorities and organise workload effectively including the timely completion and submission of case records and reports. · The ability, commitment, and willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. · The ability and willingness to occasionally travel within the Hertfordshire area. Please send your CV along with the area/s you are interested in applying for and the ID number