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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Portsmouth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 106 children and features a friendly team that adopts a family-oriented approach to childcare. Our nursery is conveniently located with bus stops very close to the center, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for parents and caregivers during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards., • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children., • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards., • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team., • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families., • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment., • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Portsmouth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 106 children and features a friendly team that adopts a family-oriented approach to childcare. Our nursery is conveniently located with bus stops very close to the center, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for parents and caregivers during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. #2003

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

We’re looking for a motivated Finance Adviser with strong interpersonal skills to join our successful Education Financial Services (EFS) team at Hampshire County Council. This is a great opportunity to join a leading local authority and develop your career in a collaborative and professional environment. You’ll need to be flexible, enthusiastic, and comfortable travelling to schools across Hampshire. In return, we offer ongoing training, development, and the chance to contribute to the success of local education. The Role: We’re looking for a proactive Finance Adviser with excellent people skills to join our well-established Education Financial Services (EFS) team. What you’ll do: This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting schools in managing their finances effectively - contributing to the smooth running of educational settings and ultimately supporting better outcomes for children and young people. The role offers variety and flexibility, with the requirement to travel to a diverse mix of schools. You’ll build trusted relationships with headteachers, school business managers, and other stakeholders, offering tailored financial advice and guidance. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be adapting your approach to suit different environments and needs. What we’re looking for: We welcome applicants with strong accounting knowledge, ideally holding an AAT Level 3 qualification or relevant equivalent (e.g. CSBM). You’ll bring confidence, initiative, and a commitment to helping schools achieve the best outcomes. Why join us? • Supportive culture - a collaborative team that values wellbeing and development, • Flexible working - including term time only options to support work-life balance, • Competitive ___ - including Local Government Pension Scheme and generous leave, • Hybrid model - work from home, the office, and school sites with equipment provided

We have a fabulous opportunity for a qualified and highly skilled Vehicle Technician/mechanic to join our friendly team. Our skilled vehicle technicians / mechanics are the backbone of our business and are required to diagnose, repair and service our customers vehicles. We are always looking for great vehicle technicians to contribute to the success of our business by carrying out servicing or repairs in a timely fashion in order to get the vehicle back on the road as quickly as possible. If you are a fully qualified (or time served) vehicle technician and ideally hold a current driving licence (so that you can carry out vehicle road testing) then please send us your CV. We offer a competitive salary with an outstanding bonus scheme, ongoing training and the opportunity to progress within the company for the right candidate. Current Vehicle Technician quotes: 1."Such a good bonus scheme, the BEST I have had from anywhere I have worked. It is more realistic here as it goes on your own productivity and not anyone else's". Mechanic, Mr Clutch Autocentres, employed over 6 years. 2."Most places you have to hit a centre bonus, but here you can hit a bonus no matter what, as long as you are productive, it is achieveable. I know I am going to get my bonus because of what I do, not anyone else!"Mr Clutch Autocentres Mechanic, employed over 8 years. About Us Mr Clutch is a national Autocentre network and is recognised as the leading clutch, brake, service, cambelt and MOT provider, with over 40 Autocentres throughout the UK.As an established, nationwide, family owned business we value and appreciate our greatest asset, our staff. About the Job As a skilled vehicle technician/mechanic you will be responsible for repairing and servicing motor vehicles of all types in accordance with Company standards in a safe and efficient manner. Similarly, you will test and diagnose faults, providing written reports on component defects and/or systems with impending failure. Purpose of Job • You will be required to carry out repairs and servicing to the highest standards and to the appropriate specification, • You will be required to test and diagnose faults, • You will be required to examine vehicles, recognise and provide a written report on vehicle (or component) defects or systems of impending failure, • You will be required to ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others About You Only vehicle technicians / mechanics with appropriate hands on experience and qualifications in the motor industry should apply. In return, we offer excellent earning potential, a good bonus scheme and working practices. Own tools required but a starter tool-kit can be provided Benefits/ Why Work for Us? We are committed to the development and career progression of all personnel and offer exceptional in-house training, along with an excellent bonus system that rewards both productivity and efficiency. • Up to 44 days paid leave (including bank holidays), • Excellent bonus scheme, • Personal development, • Career progression opportunities, • Training at our academies in Strood/Reading, • Uniform, • Company discount JBRP1_UKTJ

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Norfolk takes a restorative approach to working with children and families, based on Signs of Safety, which means that while your direct work with children and young people will be central, you will also be working alongside families and their networks to help them find solutions that keep their chi

Norfolk takes a restorative approach to working with children and families, based on Signs of Safety, which means that while your direct work with children and young people will be central, you will also be working alongside families and their networks to help them find solutions that keep their chi

Have you taken a career break and are looking to return to work? Are you struggling to find flexible jobs that fit around your family life/caregiving?. As an individual contributor, you'll work closely with others in the growth marketing team, which includes a demand generation events manager and a

Have you taken a career break and are looking to return to work? Are you struggling to find flexible jobs that fit around your family life/caregiving?. Commitment to Work-Life Balance: Their flexible work policies and comprehensive benefits are designed to support your well-being, both personally an