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As a child and family social worker in the team, you will be responsible for making evidence-based threshold decisions in line with the local policy and London Safeguarding Children Procedures, as well as other relevant guidance, legislation and research. In this context, you will be responsible for ensuring every child’s needs and any risk factors are meaningfully considered by gathering relevant and proportionate information to inform decision making, including undertaking MASH checks within agreed timescales Your role will also include taking telephone calls from professionals and members of the public, including urgent child protection referrals, and signposting to other services where appropriate. A strong focus on improving outcomes for children and young people is essential.

Job Summary The Duty Manager is responsible for managing the building on a day-to-day basis. In particular overseeing the front of house operation and working with paid staff and volunteers. Key Responsibilities • To manage the day to day operation of the building • To ensure that all users of The Farm receive excellent customer service • To manage volunteers • To welcome visitors to The Farm and provide information as required • To support the Box Office • To support FOH sales including catering and retail • To deputise for the Entertainments Licensee in her absence Detailed Job Description 1. Welcome visitors to The Farm including Audiences, Artists, Hirers, Market and Class Attenders. 2. Provide show reports detailing activity and any issues arising. 3. To manage the day to day running of the building 4. To deliver fast, efficient ticket sales from the Box Office* 5. To ensure that the foyer and public areas of the building are always kept clean and tidy. 6. To manage print in the building, liaising with the marketing team 7. To re-set rooms on a daily basis for classes and events. NB This includes manual lifting 8. To engage in other Front of House activity including working with café bar as required 9. To help with seasonal décor in the theatre foyer for school holidays and xmas 10. To deputise for the Licensee in her absence, ensuring strict compliance with all conditions of the building’s Licence and undertaking regular duty management shifts 11. To undertake first aid training and act as one of the venue’s nominated First Aiders 12. To carry out their duties with due regard to Norden Farm’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety Policy, and to act in accordance with the Data Protection Act 13. Any other duties as may be required as part of the House Manager function *Training on Spektrix, our computerised ticketing system will be given. Hours of Work Most of the work will be Tues – Sat. Occasional Sundays & Mondays in the year. Most public holidays are part of the working time and are taken as TOIL. Potential additional hours for holiday cover and special projects. Duty Manager Person Specification Essential Candidates must be able to demonstrate: • Experience of working in sales and / or merchandising / point of sale experience • An understanding of high-quality customer service • A good level of physical fitness (as lifting and moving furniture to re-set rooms is required on a regular basis) • A good level of computer literacy (training on specific software programmes will be provided) • A keen eye for detail • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team • Excellent organisational skills • A genuine interest in the arts Desirable • Duty management experience in a similar environment • Experience of working in a Box Office, particularly operating Spektrix • Own means of transport • First Aid qualification Norden Farm uses Spektrix for box office ticketing, and Microsoft Office for administrative purposes.

Born in March 2007, The Megaro Hotel is a 49-bedroom boutique hotel. Part of the St Pancras Hotels group, this is a unique property, unique in its style, combining art, luxury, and exclusivity under one roof. The Megaro proudly holds the world’s largest external hotel mural, seen and acknowledged by international artists. We are looking for a housekeeper for this wonderful property, someone who will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness. The housekeeper will be responsible for guests’ bedrooms and the general upkeep of the hotel’s public areas. You will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the rooms are always sparkling clean. Key Responsibilities Include: - Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Hotel as well as back of house and public areas. - You will work as part of a team and make sure that an enjoyable environment is maintained. - You will perform all housekeeping duties in an efficient manner, and to the highest standards. - Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. - Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. - Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. - Ensure that personal KPI’s are achieved. - Demonstrate a pro-active approach to self-development. - Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel. - 1 year of working as a cleaner. - Reliable and dependable in performing duties. - Customer Service centric. - The desire to succeed, through drive and commitment to high levels of customer service, and product and service offerings. - The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels - A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. - The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who’s willing to learn and grow, apply now to be part of our enlarged family at The Megaro Hotel.

We are looking for a Linen Porter for this wonderful property, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness and organisation. The Linen Porter is responsible for stock counting and distributing linen correctly on each floor of the property, guaranteeing a smooth running of the housekeeping department throughout the day. Additionally, the role will involve accepting delivery of clean linen from supplier, arranging linen for pick up always maintaining a calm demeanor, and working in respect of health and safety regulation. The linen porter will also be called upon for cleaning duties, when necessary, assisting the rest of the team in cleaning rooms or public areas as well as managing all guests' requests with a positive and proactive attitude. The candidate will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the highest level of organisation. Key Responsibilities Include: - Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. - Receive and store deliveries. - Stock linen cupboards. - Report maintenance issues. - Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. - Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. - Ensure that personal KPIs are achieved. - Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of working within the housekeeping department (not a must to be considered). - Reliable and dependable in performing duties. - The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels. - A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. - The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. If you are looking for a vibrant workplace, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

About Us Connect and Save Ltd is a small but growing business. We are professional, agile and innovative. We are currently in a growth phase so it’s an exciting time to be joining us. Join our team today as a Remote Telesales Agent! You will be making outbound calls to members of the public who have requested to be contacted to get a new insurance policy or have opted in to have an existing insurance policy reviewed. You will be the first point of contact on our customers journey. You will be required to accurately take as much relevant client information. You will use excellent customer service skills to grab the customer’s attention to show them how we can help them and go through a quote with our experienced and qualified sales team. Our Management and our training team will be there every step of the way to help you achieve. - Full training provided including a Remote 3-day onboarding programme - Uncapped commission! - Career progression – fantastic agents are recognised! - We always have new ideas to motivate our staff with competitions & prizes! - Continuous impact coaching and support provided Our Agents Day... - This is an outbound telephone-based role, where you will be responsible for generating interest in either the reviewing of a client’s current policy or discuss options available for a new policy. - You will be required to complete a thorough Fact Find with the client with a consultative style approach, and then look to transfer clients through to a team of Insurance Brokers. Why Work For Us? - This is a fantastic sales role opportunity within a very progressive company. - Connect and Save is a fast-growing specialist - We work with the top Insurance Brokers in the UK Sound appealing? For this role, you will need: - A consultative style sales approach with a confident and friendly telephone manner. - Excellent work ethic, ambition, and desire to succeed. - Money motivated with a positive, can-do attitude. - A good sense of humour - we are a friendly team and work hard to create a positive office culture and environment. - Brilliant Objection Handlers. - Motivated to achieve and exceed Targets. - Brilliant Time Keeping. - Willing to Learn and Take Training Seriously to Succeed and Achieve. - You must have your own PC/Laptop with at least Windows 11.

Permanent contract; 52 weeks per year including 22 days paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods, plus public holidays Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) 7am – 3:30pm (with an hour unpaid lunch break) Salary scale – Level 6 (£13.93 increasing to £15.70 per hour) Suitable candidates will be required to; Contribute to the smooth running of the school, undertaking effective supervision of site maintenance, Health & Safety and Security Have a background in building/site maintenance and management Experience in overseeing Health and Safety policies/procedures Knowledge of reviewing, assessing and writing Risk Assessments (RA) For the right candidate, training will be provided should it be required We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the appropriate checks and clearance, including a DBS check, references and a pre-employment health check. In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited: To identify issues which call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children To verify employment history Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Part Time Centre Manager- Silvermere Softplay and Cafe Connect, Dorking, Surrey Wednesday-Saturday, hours as follows: Wednesday 10-15.00 Thursday 8.30-17.30 Friday 8.30-17.30 (7.15-17.30 bi-weekly to be clocked as extra) Saturday 8.30-17.30. 17.30-17.45 to. be clocked as extra if necessary. Company Overview and Mission Statement Silvermere Softplay centre aims to provide an accessible and inclusive space for children, young people and adults to be able to channel their natural energy and lay the foundations of a healthy, active lifestyle. Our key focus at the site is our soft play facility, with the integration of gymnastics and movement based sessions during the quieter periods- making the space multi functional and inclusive to all members of the Dorking community. The site will be a hub for the community, where children from infant stage, right up until older adults can have the opportunity to move, play and connect. Our welcoming and homely cafe is open to all members of the public (and dogs too!), providing the perfect location to connect with others or enjoy some time alone whilst treating yourself to our wonderful selection of locally sourced and home baked foods, tasty coffee and cold drinks. In Dorking town centre, our cafe offers the perfect meeting spot for community groups and partnership organisations to make use of. We are a not for profit organisation derived from a family run gymnastics club that continues to hold the importance and benefit of movement, play and connection at the very centre of our ethos. Job title: Part Time Centre Manager Location: Meadowbank, Mill lane, Dorking, RH41DX Salary: Salary for fixed part time hours (28.5): £20,273.76 for over 21's, with opportunities for overtime. Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks pro rata Work pattern: As above Job Description As Part Time Centre Manager your duties would not only include management of the staff and centre, but playing a key part in supporting the directors to innovate our programme and offerings across the softplay and café site, as well as engaging in community outreach and helping develop our strategy for inclusion. Your concepts and ideas will play an integral part in the running and offerings within the centre, to make it enticing, supportive and welcoming to the Dorking community. You will work in close partnership with our other centre manager, and will be expected to develop excellent communication pathways in terms of handover on days where there is no overlap. You have a general fixed working pattern, which will be Wed-Sat. You may be asked to work the occasional evening in advance (subject to discussion), should our programme extend into evening periods. The key responsibilities listed below will include but are not limited to: ● Staff management: scheduling the rota, managing staff sickness, alongside managing and reporting disciplinary issues to Directors. Providing a concise and boundaried, yet fair and approachable manor towards the team which aligns with our friendly and open ethos as a company. ● Supporting the centre directors to Innovate and maintain programme and offerings at the centre/cafe to ensure that they align with the inclusive ‘play’, ‘move’ and ‘connect’ aspect of our ethos for the local community. ● Supporting and guiding staff to support the programme activities running at the centre (softplay, dance, yoga and other movement based activities). ● Having an in depth knowledge of the booking system, centre bookings and supporting staff to use the system at reception. ● Ensuring health and safety of staff and customers is monitored, and reported sufficiently where required. ● Maintaining our social media marketing and promotion: creating and uploading posts and scheduling these appropriately to enhance engagement. Supporting directors to prepare networking breakfast bi-weekly on a Friday morning. ● Developing a solid knowledge of the Softplay sessions and programme, including costings and timings, an excellent understanding of the organisation, and some insight into the organisations sister site: Silvermere Gymnastics Academy (Cobham) ● Ensuring the centre is kept clean and safe. ● Overseeing both the softplay and the cafe, delegating tasks to staff and supporting in both areas during busy periods. ● Having excellent levels of communication to all staff, deputy manager and directors. ● Ensuring that setting up and closing down are completed efficiently and signed off. ● Managing and cashing up all tills. ● Completing/ensuring that staff complete stock sheet twice weekly for ordering. Ensuring that staff have taken all temperatures, completing cleaning, ensuring stock is managed appropriately according to display protocol, maintaining efficient hygiene in accordance with storage, disposal and policy. ● Directly communicating with customers and gaining payment/more info for the likes of parties and group bookings.● Ensuring that all food/hot drinks (all locally sourced) are made hygienically and appropriately within good time and that all staff follow protocols and policies around food preparation and display.● Managing challenges presented by staff and customers in an appropriate and professional manner.● Maintaining clear, open and friendly communication with directors, staff and customers● Helping head of inclusion/outreach support placements from Surrey Choices and enhancing/supporting our Movement4All programme and partnership with local charitable organisations.● Baking and supporting the development of our menu● Playing a key role in dealing with and logging any safeguarding/accident and injury/fire safety risks/hygeine concerns.● Maintaining an effective and professional attitude in reference to equality and diversity and ensuring that the staff also maintain a high level of awareness of this towards our valued customers. Essential Criteria to be met At least 3 years of management experience in the hospitality industry ● Experience working in the hospitality field and capable of managing a team in a busy, high pressure environment Experience working with children ● Experience and knowledge of food hygeine and safe preparation Excellent customer service experience Experience working with staff who have varying needs ● Experience managing schedules outreach and rotas ● Ability to manage difficult situations and conversations Desired criteria ● Experience working/interacting and young people with people living with SEND t ● Up to date fire safety training experience/qualification ● Up to date first aider training ● Up to date DBS check systems ● Driving licence and use of car ● Some experience of marketing accounting and promotion- for example ● Ability to be flexible and creating content for social media adaptable accounts. ● In depth awareness of safeguarding/whistleblowing ● Experience dealing with first aid accidents/incidents ● Ability to manage stock/report what needs ordered where needed, and to communicate with suppliers where required. Reviewing and Updating This job description should not be considered exhaustive. It will be reviewed on a regular basis and updated in line with the requirements of the role. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to the tasks which may be varied from time to time. Confirmation in post subject to successful interview, 2 appropriate references (employment) and a DBS check