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  • Nursery Practitioner
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    Nursery Practitioner
    13 hours ago
    £13.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Surrey

    Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Location: East Molesey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £13.50 - £16.00 per hour Hours: 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday (36-40 hours per week) A welcoming nursery in East Molesey is seeking a Level 3 or above, early years practitioner, to join their team on a permanent year-round contract. The role is based in the baby room caring for children aged 8 months to 24 months. The nursery is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term relationship with the setting, becoming a consistent member of the team. There is opportunity for professional growth within the nursery. Your role: • Working as part of a team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment, • Supporting and promoting equality and diversity throughout all areas of care and practice, • Delivering activities to support children’s learning, development, and educational needs, • Completing observations, planning and providing next steps to extend and support children’s development What you will need: • A full and relevant level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, • An understanding of the EYFS framework and regulations, • An understanding of planning, observing and record-keeping procedures, • Strong communication and organisational skills What the position offers: • Employee reward programme, • Training and career progression opportunities, • Pension and healthcare, • Generous holiday allowance All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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  • Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    11 days ago
    Part-time
    Southall

    Organisation: Kovicas Ltd Position: Unity 3D Game Developer – Volunteer Work Experience Type: Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience Training: Free training and one-to-one support provided Location: Remote About Kovicas Kovicas Ltd is an education technology company working with schools across the UK, including leading schools, to support the use of technology and digital learning in education. We are offering an exciting Unity 3D Game Developer Volunteer Work Experience Programme for aspiring developers who want to develop their technical skills, gain practical experience and build a stronger portfolio. This opportunity is particularly suited to students, graduates, self-taught developers and people at the beginning of their careers who may have learned Unity or C# but need practical experience to take the next step. The Opportunity You will receive guidance and training while gaining practical experience with Unity 3D and C#. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to work on prototype educational games and interactive experiences designed with children and young people in mind. The programme combines technical development with employability support, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your Unity skills, portfolio, CV and understanding of working within the UK education technology sector. Depending on the project, you may gain experience in: • Unity 3D game development, • C# scripting, • Gameplay mechanics and systems, • UI and user experience, • Creating engaging, child-friendly digital experiences, • Educational game concepts, • Debugging and testing, • Game development workflows, • Turning ideas and concepts into working prototypes, • Building and presenting projects for your portfolio Free Training & Development We want this experience to contribute to your longer-term career development. Participants will receive support including: • Free Unity 3D training and guidance, • One-to-one CV building and tailoring, • Personalised CV feedback for technology and game-development roles, • One-to-one career and employability support, • Portfolio development guidance, • Advice on how to present Unity projects professionally, • Practical Unity and C# development experience, • Regular mentoring and feedback, • Guidance on professional development workflows, • Experience within an organisation working with UK schools, • A reference upon successful completion, where appropriate Our aim is for you to finish the programme with more than something to add to your CV. We want you to leave with stronger technical skills, practical experience, an improved portfolio and a professionally tailored CV that can support your next career move. Who We’re Looking For You do not need to be an experienced professional game developer. We would particularly like to hear from: • University students, • Recent graduates, • Junior developers, • Self-taught programmers, • Aspiring game developers, • Career changers with an interest in game development, • Developers looking to build practical Unity experience Basic knowledge of Unity 3D and/or C# would be beneficial. More importantly, we’re looking for someone who is: • Willing to learn, • Creative and enthusiastic, • Interested in game development, • Interested in technology and education, • Comfortable receiving feedback, • Keen to develop their portfolio and professional skills Experience developing games for children or schools is not required. Why Educational Game Development? Working with technology in education provides a different challenge from conventional game development. You will have the opportunity to think about how games and interactive technology can make learning more engaging, accessible and enjoyable for children. As Kovicas works with schools in the UK, this programme can also give you valuable exposure to how technology is developed and considered within an educational environment. Potential Future Opportunities This programme is not a guarantee of employment. However, as Kovicas continues to grow, paid employment or contract opportunities may become available from time to time. Participants are welcome to apply for suitable paid opportunities if they become available, and experience gained during the programme may help demonstrate their skills. Any future paid role would be subject to a separate application, selection process and employment or contractor agreement. Important Information This is a voluntary, unpaid work-experience and training opportunity focused on learning, skills development, employability and portfolio experience. It is not advertised as a paid employee position. The programme includes free training, mentoring, practical development experience and individual career support. Duration: Varies Hours: 15-20 hours per week Location: Remote Start date: ASAP How to Apply Please apply with: • Your CV, • A short introduction about yourself, • Your current experience with Unity and/or C#, • Your portfolio, GitHub profile or examples of previous projects, if available Don’t have a portfolio yet? That’s okay. We are interested in potential as well as experience. Tell us what you’re currently learning, why you’re interested in Unity development and what you hope to gain from the programme. If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your Unity skills, gain practical experience, strengthen your portfolio and receive personalised CV and career support, we’d be happy to hear from you.

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  • After-school babysitter
    After-school babysitter
    7 days ago
    £12.25–£14.75 hourly
    Part-time
    Teddington

    Are you a people person who loves being around children? A local family in Teddington is looking for a friendly, reliable babysitter to join their routine a few afternoons a week after school. This isn't just any babysitting job. 💛 Through Koru Kids you'll be properly employed, fully supported and fairly paid, with contracts, sick pay and holiday pay all taken care of for you. It's the warmth and flexibility of babysitting, with none of the uncertainty. Your role: You'll be helping out a few afternoons a week after school, spending time out and about in Teddington or doing fun activities at home like board games 🎲 or baking 🧁 and helping with simple meals and homework. There's no previous experience or education requirements. We're just looking for enthusiastic, imaginative individuals who love working with children. You could be perfect for this role if you have babysitting experience, worked as a volunteer at a summer camp or have experience in formal educational settings. Benefits and perks: ✨ You'll get paid from £12.25 - £14.75/hour (inclusive of holiday pay), dependent on experience. ✅ FREE enhanced DBS check, insurance, FREE online nanny training and first aid training (worth over £300!) 📚 FREE CACHE registered courses and 1:1 coaching. 💷 Koru Kids will take care of contracts, sick pay, holiday pay and make sure you're paid correctly and on time. 🌟 Build valuable childcare experience to boost your CV. No VN needed! 🚀 Simply apply now and you can start working and earning in less than 2 weeks!

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  • Sous Chef - Richmond
    Sous Chef - Richmond
    20 days ago
    £15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London’s iconic green spaces with exceptional coffee, fresh ingredients, and high-quality café dining. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering a vibrant menu crafted with care. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and delivering outstanding food. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, have a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy mentoring junior chefs, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Be Doing: • Supporting the Head Chef – ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high food quality., • Supervising food safety & hygiene standards – maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen., • Preparing high-quality dishes – using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create our signature café menu., • Training & mentoring junior chefs – helping to develop skills and maintain consistency., • Managing food prep & cooking – ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation standards., • Overseeing stock management – supporting ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation., • Ensuring kitchen organisation – keeping a clean, efficient, and well-stocked work environment., • Working as part of a team – supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothl What We’re Looking For: • A skilled & passionate chef – with previous experience as a Sous or Senior Chef de Partie., • A hands on team player – supporting the Head Chef and leading by example., • A quality-obsessed cook – who takes pride in using fresh, seasonal ingredients., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in stock control, waste management, and food cost control., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – happy to work weekends and peak periods like school holidays. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives *Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* If you’re a motivated Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity, we’d love to hear from

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  • Personal Care Assistant
    Personal Care Assistant
    1 month ago
    £3444 monthly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Live-in Personal Care Assistant for a Business and Management Graduate Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you a carer or someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives? We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a recent Business and Management graduate from the University of Kent in Canterbury. They are seeking a like-minded individual to join their care team and assist with daily living tasks while they decide on their next steps. Location: Surbiton, London (home-based) Shift Pattern: Live-In - 7 days on / 7 days off - alternating day and waking night shifts (with split shifts and additional overtime hours as required) Start Date: ASAP Pay & Benefits • Pay: £246.00 per day (equivalent to £1,722.00 per week worked, plus any agreed overtime), • Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata) Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided. About Our Client Our client is a Business and Management graduate from Kent University. They live with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and use an electric powered wheelchair for mobility. Our client has specific needs and will happily provide instructions for daily tasks. They also maintain a restricted diet due to allergies. Some of their interests include football, Star Wars, and stand-up comedy. As written by our client… "Before university, I spent 5 years at a special residential school with a small peer group, so I was really looking forward to being as independent as possible and meeting new people. I am really proud to have lived independently since September 2023, but my first year was socially quite challenging due to fatigue and anxiety." "I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise and also like Marvel and DC. I’m also a lover of sports - mainly football but also basketball, rugby, tennis, etc." "I am looking for someone who can be flexible. One of the things I value most from having my care team is the ability to be spontaneous. I may decide with relatively short notice to spend time at home in Surbiton, or elsewhere, and I would need you to travel with me." "You will be given plenty of training and I will always let you know if I want something done differently. It will take time for you to become familiar with everything, so don’t worry about making mistakes." About the Job This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in someone else’s life, assisting our client in achieving their goals and aspirations. This role offers significant meaning and job satisfaction. We are seeking positive, like-minded Personal Assistants to provide day-to-day living assistance and general support, helping our client participate fully in post-university life. The ideal candidate is not afraid to take initiative and support them in traveling and navigating various environments. Care experience is not required as full training specific to our client's needs will be provided. A full, clean UK Driving Licence (candidates must be over 21 for insurance purposes, with no points, accidents, or claims in the past 5 years) is required, as you will be driving the client's adapted vehicle. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: • Assist the client with all aspects of daily living, including personal care., • Provide assistance with therapy (e.g., stretches or hydrotherapy; full training will be given)., • Possess a Full Clean Driving Licence (essential)., • Be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring., • Demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative., • Be comfortable with cooking, cleaning, and shopping for the client., • Be personable with a proactive and can-do attitude., • Exhibit a mature and responsible attitude., • Have good communication skills., • Be fluent in English., • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in appearance and habits, and ensure a high degree of cleanliness in your provided accommodation., • Be flexible and available to provide cover (e.g., for holiday or sick leave taken by other members of the care team). To Apply: If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter. AskJules acts as agents for young disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support. AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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  • Experienced Cake Baker & Decorator
    Experienced Cake Baker & Decorator
    2 months ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Chiswick, London

    About Rozies Rozies is a warm and welcoming grab-and-go cupcake and coffee shop, designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Indulge in our high-quality coffee and freshly baked cupcakes, crafted with love and care. In addition to our exquisite cupcakes, we also offer delicate macarons, fudgy brownies, and chunky cookies. For special occasions, we provide bespoke orders to make your celebrations even sweeter. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, our friendly team is here to make your experience joyful and memorable. Are you a passionate baker with a love for creating delightful treats? We’re a family-run business excited to open our new shop, and we’re on the hunt for an energetic and friendly Baker to join our awesome team! In this role, you'll craft delicious celebration cakes, cupcakes adn sweet treats that bring smiles to our wonderful customers. If you have a flair for baking and thrive in a lively environment, this is the place for you! You will also assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment, ensuring that our baking runs smoothly. Job Summary: As a Baker at Rozies, you will be responsible for preparing and baking celebration cakes as well as a variety of sweet bakes. You will ensure that all products are made to the highest quality standards and served in a timely manner. Your creativity and passion for baking and exquisite decoration. Key Responsibilities: Cake Creation: Take the lead in crafting exquisite celebration cakes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. From birthdays to weddings, your creations will be the highlight of every celebration! Sweet Treats Galore: In addition to cakes, you'll support Rosy in preparing a delightful range of sweet baked goods, including cupcakes, macarons, fudgy brownies, and chunky cookies that keep our customers coming back for more. Perfecting Recipes: Measure, mix, and combine ingredients with precision to ensure each cake and treat meets our high standards for taste, appearance, and freshness. Your attention to detail is crucial as Rozies emphasises on perfection and high quality Taste Testing Fun: Conduct taste tests to ensure your baked goods are absolutely delectable and taste in line with Rosy’s quality Sparkling Clean Workspace: Maintain a clean and organised baking station that meets health and safety regulations. Food Safety Hero: Follow food safety guidelines for storage, handling, and preparation to ensure every bite is safe and scrumptious. Inventory Management: Keep an eye on our baking supplies and ingredients, assisting with ordering and restocking. Waste Minimisation: Help track and minimize waste to optimize our baking process and keep things cost-efficient. Customer Engagement: Occasionally assist customers by answering questions about our celebration cakes and sweet treats. Take special orders and ensure every request is handled with care and a smile. Team Collaboration: Work closely with our amazing team to ensure smooth operations and timely production. Together, we’ll create a fun and supportive atmosphere that makes baking even more enjoyable! Require skills and experience: • Passion for baking celebration cakes and decorating, • Enthusiasm for using a variety of baking tools and equipment, • Culinary school or baking program preferred, • Previous experience as a Baker or in a similar role in a bakery or food service environment is preferred, • Familiarity with various baking techniques and equipment., • Strong attention to recipe and design details, • Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to stand for long periods, • Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays (if needed) At Rozies, we believe baking should be joyful and creative! If you’re passionate about baking and ready to share your talents with a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you. Come sprinkle your magic with us!

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