Are you a kind and caring person? Could you care for an older person that needs some help to stay living safely at home? Do you have experience working in a care home or looking after a loved one? We're on the lookout for Home Care Professionals who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of older people. At Clarendon Home Care we're dedicated to providing top-quality home care to local people who need support to live independently and happily in their own homes. Our award-winning care team has been working in the Surrey area since 1994 to assist clients with personal care, housework, medication, meals and all manner of tasks. As anybody that works in care will tell you - no two days are ever the same! Job Description You'll drive from door-to-door visiting older people at home and assist them with daily tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, personal care and medication administration. Home Care Assistant Benefits: - Great rates of pay - £12.21-14 per hour weekdays, £13.00 at weekends - Per mile travel allowance plus additional travel time payments per round - 28 days paid Holiday - Full paid care professional training from induction to shadowing experienced staff to the Care Certificate and QCF (NVQ) - Regular support, supervision, and appraisal - Auto-enrolment in company pension scheme - Paid DBS - Free uniform and PPE What we're looking for: You don’t need to have previous experience in this field and you don't need any qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. These are: - a commitment to quality and being the best we can - treating the people we support with compassion - showing dignity and respect to the people that they will be working with - having trust and respect for all members of our team. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our service users are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, medication administration, meals, housework and companionship. You should have: - Kind, caring, people skills - Passionate about making a difference to older people’s lives - Available to work between 7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm and at least one weekend per month - A full UK driving licence (car or motorcycle) - Right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship Qualifications Your communication skills will make an older person feel safe and give you the satisfaction that you are providing amazing care while supporting them to stay at home safely and independent. It would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be a personal experience of caring for a family member or a voluntary experience. However, this is not necessary as we offer a superb environment to develop your life skills, provide FULL training from the start, and will support you throughout your career with us. Additional Information All offers are subject to successful references and DBS disclosure. Clarendon Home Care is a founding member of the Surrey Care Association. We are fully licenced and regulated by the Care Quality Commission. THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT IS A DRIVER, RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
ACS International Schools are recruiting a Grounds Operative to work at ACS International School Egham. The Grounds Operative will work as a part of a team to ensure that the school grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard. Situated on 20 acres of glorious English countryside adjoining the Royal Savill Garden, and only 25 miles from central London, ACS Egham is an IB World School of more than 500 students (ages 4 to 18), and 160 expert faculty and staff from over 50 countries. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by manager. Undertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces. Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces. Maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general duties. Undertaking minor repair and landscaping work. Ensure irrigation and drainage systems are maintained. The safe operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance such as hedge cutters, strimmer’s and ride-on mowers. Inform the manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment. Executing duties in the correct manner and completing the assigned workload. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users. Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and secure at all times. Assisting in the upkeep of hedgerows and specimen trees. Attending meetings, seminars and courses as required by the Head Groundsman. To participate with other team members and the Grounds Manager to provide ideas and plans for future visual enhancements. To undertake all appropriate Risk Assessments associated with their tasks. To be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner and comply with the ACS Health and Safety guidelines. To ensure all work is carried out in a cost effective and competent manner to the required standard. To effectively communication with all internal and external customers to ensure that tasks cause minimal disruption to the normal activities of the school. To carry out visual inspection only of power machinery and portable equipment prior to use. Faults should be reported immediately to the Grounds Supervisor. To ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Trade qualified person trained to City & Guilds levels or equivalent. Basic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures required. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work autonomously. Good customer service skills in dealing with a wide range of individuals at varying levels. Be a good communicator. This is a full time, permanent, all year round role working Monday to Friday from 7am- 3pm. ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity, and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Overview We are seeking talented Graphic Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to the visual identity of our brand. Responsibilities - Design engaging graphics for websites, social l media, and print materials - Collaborate with the marketing team to create visual content that aligns with brand guidelines - Utilize tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InVision, CorelDraw, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite to bring concepts to life - Develop mock ups and prototypes for review and feedback - Ensure all designs are optimized for web and mobile platforms - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools to continuously improve design quality - Strong understanding of graphic design principles -Implement and maintain UI/UX best practices for user-centric designs. -Build mockups and prototypes for websites, applications, and graphic materials. -Work closely with developers to integrate graphic elements into web pages and applications. -Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality. - Ability to market and stigmatise products effectively. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Experience/Requirements : - Proven 3–5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer or in a similar creative role - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop - Familiarity with web design principles and content management systems - Strong portfolio showcasing creative designs - Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas effectively. -A degree/diploma qualification in creative content and graphic design / computers sciences Nice-to-Have Skills: - Experience with stigmatise software - Understanding of present techniques in graphic design/developer -Develop responsive, visually appealing web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. -Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and web design Benefits: Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday -8 Hrs Location: Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred Work Location: In person Join our team and unleash your creativity while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about design and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, apply now! Job Type: Full-time Pay: £31,000.00-£33,000.00 per year Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Casual dress Company events Free parking Gym membership Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person