COOK/ASSISTANT COOK | Abernethy, Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent, live-in (where required)

Location address: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality. As part of the Kitchen Team, Cooks prepare delicious home-cooked meals and baking for our guests and staff. You will be involved in all aspects of the kitchen: from helping to plan menus to receiving deliveries, serving guests and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene. You will also lead shifts and organise the kitchen team to ensure meals are served hot and on time.

You will be a role model for our Gap Year Team, helping them to learn new skills whilst also having the opportunity to grow and develop your own gifts.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc.).

Previous experience in catering would be great, but we can provide training for the right person. You’ll need to be willing to get stuck in and work hard, but making people happy with healthy, tasty food is so rewarding!

Accommodation will be provided if needed.

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about great home cooking and excellent hospitality. You will contribute to the delivery of an excellent catering service for our guests and staff: providing high quality food, contributing to a well-organised kitchen, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety and contributing to a team that works well together and has fun.

To achieve this, you will have a passion for hospitality, an eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be great at organising and planning, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in an active and fast paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

You will be committed to helping train our Gap Year team to learn new skills in the kitchen, helping to disciple them in their Christian faith and making their time at Abernethy a life-changing experience.

Key Roles (Cook)

• Work alongside the Catering Manager to plan, prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals to our guests and staff
• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen across a shift, overseeing breakfast, lunch and evening meal services and leading the team of Assistant Cooks/Gap Years to efficiently carry out all kitchen tasks
• Lead the team by example in adhering to excellent food hygiene practices and safe provision for special dietary requirements
• Receive deliveries, maintain delivery records and ensure good stock rotation
• Lead the team to organise and operate the servery and wash up in an efficient manner, in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure the dining room, servery and kitchen are kept clean and tidy at all times
• Deliver high standards of friendly service and customer care
• To fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

Key Roles (Assistant Cook)

• Work alongside the Catering Manager (CM) and Cooks, helping to serve delicious home-cooked meals to our guests and staff
• Progress towards being able to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen across a meal service (breakfast, lunch or evening meal) and being able to lead the team of General Assistants/Gap Years to efficiently carry out all kitchen tasks for part of the working day under the direction/guidance of the CM/Cooks
• Adhere to excellent food hygiene practices and safe provision for special dietary requirements, under the direction/guidance of the CM/Cooks
• Assist the CM/Cooks with menu planning, recipe development and food ordering as required.
• Receive deliveries, maintain delivery records and ensure good sto...

Healthcare Assistant - Inpatients

• Job reference
• 122635
• Department
• Dufferin
• Location
• Crowborough
• Full/Part-time
• Full-time
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 31/01/2026

• Description
• Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients during their recovery? Rated as a CQC Outstanding hospital,Horder Healthcare, is looking for you to join our Dufferin Ward team provides exceptional care and support to patients throughout their stay. As aHealthcare Assistant, you’ll work within a close-knit, highly skilled team, ensuring every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and welcoming environment.Playing a pivotal role, where no one day is the same, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and empathetic candidate to join our team of clinical and nursing experts in providing exceptional care to our highly valued patients.What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career development. This includes family-friendly policies, outstanding training and development opportunities, full medical insurance, and access to a complete health and wellbeing programme. At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.What You’ll Be Doing
  • Support patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities, respecting their privacy and dignity.
  • Assist with dietary needs, unpacking and packing on admission and discharge, and help patients dress.
  • Undertake observations, record results using NEWS, and escalate abnormalities or concerns.
  • Perform basic nursing tasks such as urinalysis, BMI calculation, measuring for anti-embolism stockings, and recording fluid input/output.
  • Take capillary blood samples for point-of-care testing (POCT).
  • Escort patients to other departments and theatre.
  • Report any changes in patients’ conditions to a Registered Nurse or Therapist.
  • Assist with administrative duties, including answering calls and relaying messages accurately.
  • Practice safe patient handling techniques and maintain infection control standards.
  • Attend mandatory training and complete relevant e-learning.
  About you:
  • You will be a passionate and empathetic individual, with experience of having worked with a variety of patients.
  • You will be personal and approachable, with a real motivation to support everyone who walks through The Horder Centre doors.
  • Excellent communication skills, to help build those all-important and respected relationships with your team and our patients.
  • Prior UK based experience is essential, preferably within a hospital setting.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desirable.
  • Ensure that you working ethic remains aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, IntegrityandPride.
  Location:The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract Type:37.5 hours per weekShift Patterns:Internal rotation - Includes days, nights, weekends & BH (enhancements will apply)Salary:up to £24,297.00 per annum (dependant on experience and relevant qualifications).Please Note:Shortlisting and Interviewing will not take place until after the Christmas/New Year's period, Thank you for your understanding.Right to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such,we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reas...

1. Job Description

Job Title:

Location:

Volunteer Coordinator

Halton Haven Hospice, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw,
Runcorn, WA7 6EP

Responsible to:

               HR Manager

Responsible for:                          Halton Haven Volunteers

Length of Contract:

Permanent

1.  Job Purpose

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To coordinate all elements of volunteering within Halton Haven Hospice
and shops and to be a source of support for volunteers.
To identify the volunteering needs of the organisation and manage and
support the recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers for our
services.
To encourage and support the personal development of our volunteers.

2.  Main Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management:

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To encourage regular involvement opportunities
To advertise for, and recruit volunteers to support services across the hospice.
To manage DBS process for all volunteers and check their references.
To ensure effective communication across our volunteer networks, the
wider hospice team, board of trustees and local stakeholders.
To develop partnership relationships with organisations across the
surrounding areas, lead in the promotion of the volunteering service and
increase the number of volunteers uptake from diverse communities.
To provide timely, accurate information as requested, for the purposes of
monitoring and evaluation to evidence the impact of projects.
To organise recognition and award events to celebrate achievements of our
volunteers.

Organisational Volunteer Development:

•  Raise staff awareness of the potential benefits and impact of volunteering

to encourage opportunities across the hospice.

•  Advertise volunteering opportunities widely to encourage wider

engagement.

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•  Ensure Halton Haven’s volunteering practices are kept up to date and in

line with legislation and good practice.

Delivering Peer Led Interventions:

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To develop and deliver a range of successful approaches to volunteer led
support, in the best interests of our volunteers.
To encourage approaches which support individuals with lived experience.
To  identify  and  manage  any  potential  risk  and  safeguarding  concerns
relating to our volunteers and to take proactive action to resolve.

Supporting & Training Volunteers:

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•  Support staff who directly supervise volunteers to focus on the personal
development and support needs of individuals, and to be available for
support when resolving difficulties or challenges.
To  support  the  delivery  of  effective  inductions  and  mandatory  volunteer
training.
To encourage access to a range of personal development opportunities and
training,  including  coordinating  external  training  for  volunteers  where
appropriate.
To  develop  and  deliver  a  range  of  resources  to  support  effective
management and person-centred support for volunteers.
To communicate and share relevant information with volunteers regularly.
To provide opportunities to recognise volunteer contribution, give thanks for
their support and to bring them together to build their network.

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3.  General Responsibilities

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To adhere to Halton Haven’s policy portfolio, including Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion, Privacy, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies.
To engage in supervision from your designated manager.
To undergo training and development as is necessary to maintain
appropriate performance in the post.
To attend staff meetings and organisational events when possible.

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To undertake any other reasonable tasks consistent with the post.

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3.  Person Specification

Dimension

Scope

Essential  Desirable

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Experience &
Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills &
Abilities

Experience of working within the field of
health and social care or the voluntary
sector
Experience of providing project
management and meeting targets,
outputs and outcomes
Experience of managing a small team,
including volunteers

Experience of designing, developing and
delivering training
Good knowledge of the hospice services
and the impact of volunteering

A clear understanding of best practice
for volunteer recruitment and retention
Strong grasp of equal opportunities,
confidentiality, data-protection, risk
management and anti-discrimination
practice
A thorough understanding of boundaries
when working with a health care
environment
Ability to motivate and coach people

Capable of working under own initiative,
planning and prioritising own workloads
Strong team working skills
Ability to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing
Ability to network and engage with
multiple external agencies
Excellent listening skills with the ability to
offer empathy and guided support
To  work  within  Halton  Haven’s  mission  &
values
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

Strong administrative skills, including use of
databases
Positive and flexible attitude to work

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 Volunteer Coordinator

Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: £29,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution
Hours: 30 hours p/w (.8FTE)
Days of work: Flexible (but must include Thursday)
Contract Type: 1-year, fixed term

Note: This role is in part maternity cover for the Community Development Manager. Some of
the responsibilities, notably Renovations and line management of the Families Worker, will be
removed from this role when the manager returns from maternity leave.

Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield S3 8LT

Benefits:

•  6.6 weeks  (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays), with additional

days with 2+ years of service

•  4% Pension contribution
•  Monthly independent clinical supervision
•  Enhanced sickness pay
•  Employee Life Cover
•

Take your birthday off

Reporting to: Head of Operations
Direct reports: volunteers, Families Worker
Collaborating  with:  Casework  Manager,  Counselling  Manager,  Community  Development
Manager, Policy, Training and Research Lead, Children and Families Worker and Fundraising
Manager.

Welcome to the Snowdrop Project:

The  Snowdrop  Project  is  the  first  organisation  in  the  UK  to  provide  long-term,  community-
based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation.  We aim to empower survivors
of modern slavery and exploitation to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We
aim  to  reduce  the  risk  of  re-exploitation,  to  create  and  implement  models  of  best  practice
and to share this knowledge with other agencies and individuals nationally and beyond.

What we do:

We support survivors through personalised, one-to-one help from our amazing team of
trained staff, volunteer caseworkers, and counsellors. We also connect people to local
services, support networks, and community programmes, depending on what they need.

Our  team  helps  turn  houses  into  homes  by  decorating,  painting,  and  finding  essential
furniture for those moving into council-provided housing.

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We  also  share  our  knowledge  through  training  and  workshops  with  other  charities,
businesses, and organisations working in this field—helping to build a better understanding of
trafficking and how to support survivors well.

To  keep  our  work  going,  we  raise  money  through  events,  donations,  and  sponsorships.  We
also  contribute  to  national  research  and  working  groups  so  that  survivors’  voices  are  heard
and included in future policies and practices.

By  joining  our  team,  you’ll  be  part  of  a  kind,  passionate,  and  forward-thinking  organisation
making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

As  Volunteer  Coordinator,  you'll  manage  all  elements  of  volunteering  within  Snowdrop,
supporting the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers across all Snowdrop’s teams,
providing ongoing support and ensuring their work aligns with the goals of the organisation.

For  the  period  of  absence  of  the  Community  Development  Manager,  you’ll  also  be
responsible  for  line-managing  our  Families  Worker,  and  managing  our  renovation  scheme,
working  in  partnership  with  the  Fundraising  Manager  to  ensure  the  development  and
maintenance  of  corporate  relationships  and  volunteers  necessary  to  ensure  monthly
renovations for clients.

Leadership:

This role will provide leadership and management to volunteers in partnership with  Service
Managers.  This  includes  holding  regular  volunteer  supervision  meetings,  ensuring  accurate
record-keeping and supporting and developing them in their work. As this role works across
teams,  you  will  also  contribute  to  regular  operational  team  meetings,  collaborating  with
other service

Renovations  (Maternity  cover):  The  coordination  of  house  renovations  at  Snowdrop,
coordinating  and  organising  volunteers  from  businesses  and  the  community  to  paint  and
decorate clients' homes, supervising the volunteering

•  Arrange monthly renovations for clients, ensuring the availability of volunteers.

•  Consult with the client about choosing paint colours, purchase and deliver paint and

materials.

•  Supervise  and  support  volunteers  during  the  renovation,  ensuring  they  understand
our policy around confidentiality, and behave in a respectful manner around clients.

Community Activities (Maternity cover)

•  Provide  line  management  support  and  supervision  to  the  Children  and  Families

Worker.

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•  Oversee regular community activities and provide cover in the absence of a paid staff

member.

Being  part  of  the  Snowdrop  Team:  This  role  will  with  the  Operational  and  wider  team  to
provide excellent service delivery and support for service users in line with the mission, vision
and values of the Snowdrop Project.

This  includes  working  in  partnership  with  the  Operational  Team  to  ensure  a  smooth  and
consis...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Team / Department: Community Services Team
Salary: £13.40 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Probationary Period: 3 months
Hours: Part Time (20 hours per week)
Reports to: Head of Community Services

Background

St Paul’s Centre is a well-established local charity based in the centre of Crewe. Since
1986, it has provided a range of services focused on meeting practical needs within the
local community. The Centre is a growing charity, inspired by its Christian beliefs and
driven by a passion to support people during times of hardship.

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate the charity’s volunteer
team, ensuring e(cid:431)ective recruitment, induction, role e(cid:431)ectiveness, and volunteer
welfare. In addition to this key responsibility, the post-holder will provide support to the
St Paul’s Centre Foodbank project and contribute to the wider Community Services
team.

Main Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordinator

  Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and team leaders to take the lead in the
recruitment of volunteers, ensuring the practical needs of all charity teams are
considered.

  Proactively market and promote voluntary vacancies within the local community,

building strong relationships with external agencies to enhance volunteer
recruitment.

  Serve as the main point of contact for potential volunteers, ensuring prompt,

polite, and professional communication.

  Ensure adherence to safer recruitment practices and provide a comprehensive

induction for all volunteers.

  Work with the Head of Community Services to regularly review and update the
induction process, ensuring it is thorough, compliant with relevant legislation,
and not unduly burdensome.

  Oversee volunteer welfare across the charity, acting as a point of contact for

general HR concerns.

  Coordinate volunteer performance reviews, facilitating the process alongside

team leaders (while not conducting the reviews directly).

  Support the Head of Community Services and Senior Leadership Team in

coordinating events involving the volunteer workforce.

  Assist with any other volunteer-related activities as required by the Head of

Community Services.

Foodbank Team Support when required

  Assist with the operation of the Centre’s Foodbank, which may include:

o  Processing referrals

o  Data entry and reporting

o  Coordinating appointments for clients collecting parcels

Sal’s Shoes Team Support when required

  Take a leading role in coordinating the Centre’s Sal’s Shoes project, including:

o  Liaising with CJ from Sal’s Shoes to ensure adequate stock is available in

a timely manner

o  Communicating with trusted agents on behalf of the Centre

o  Coordinating client appointments for shoe collection

o  Promoting the project and exploring opportunities to meet ongoing

community need

General Community Services Team Support when required

  Provide support to the Community Services Manager and other team members

as required across various projects.

Person Specification / Skills & Attributes

  Excellent organisational and communication skills

  Ability to liaise e(cid:431)ectively with volunteers, sta(cid:431), and external agencies

  Commitment to the values and ethos of St Paul’s Centre

  Experience in volunteer management or community services is desirable

  Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

  Proactive and flexible approach to work

LISTEN          SUPPORT          EMPOWERCharity No: 1119528    Company No: 5999166RECRUITMENT PACKVolunteer CoordinatorThank you for your interest in this exciting role with the Young Lives Foundation. We trust thispack will tell you everything you need to know to decide whether this might be the role for you.This pack includes the following:• Background about the Young Lives Foundation (YLF)• About this role• Terms and conditions• Application processIf you have any questions or queries relating to this role, please contact us on 01622 693459 oremail recruitment@ylf.org.ukAbout YLFVolunteer Coordinator Recruitment PackWe aim to support young people to thrive through highly effective andaccessible programmes where they:are given a voice, heard and empoweredare supported by consistent adults through times of challenge and changehave opportunities and resources to be happy and thriveWe want all young people to live in communities wherethey are heard, are safe and supported;with opportunities to thrive. The Young Lives Foundation (YLF) is an award winning children’s charity in the South East of England with expertise in Advocacy,Mentoring, Befriending and Youth Programmes. We support over2,700 young people and families each year including those in care, on theedge of care, care leavers, young offenders and young people disengagedin education.Volunteer Coordinator Recruitment PackOUR MISSIONOUR VISIONOur values and impact“You have done an amazing job helping us through a really difficult period, you were a perfect role modelwe needed to set us on the right path again.  I wish every young person could have YLF in their life!!”Volunteer Coordinator Recruitment PackAt YLF we believe that all staff should be:OUR VALUESPassionate. We are a charity that genuinely cares about youngpeople and is driven by our passion and high standardsStable and Consistent. We offer long term support and astable presence in our communities and people's livesHonest with Integrity. We are transparent and honest withstrong moral principles and clear about what we do and whyInnovative and Flexible. We are a 'can do' charity. We areagile and adaptable to change, open to new ways of workingwith courage and ambition. We learn, grow and offer valueGrateful. We recognise and value the contributions andsupport of others, always saying thank you for the gifts of time,money and support given to usRespectful. We treat all people equally and fairlyOUR IMPACTOur PeopleVolunteer Coordinator Recruitment PackGrant making bodies, businesses, schools and organisations come on board to support the work of the charity. Inaddition to our partners, we rely on donations from the general public, and also individuals or groups to fundraisefor YLF as a fun and gratifying way to raise vital funds and awareness. There are many ways in which they help, including...Sponsorship / Grants              Fundraising events and activitiesGifts in kind / Legacies         Friends of YLFCorporate partnerships      Charity of the YearCommunityMentoringLegends YouthHubsYOUTHPROGRAMMESSchoolMentoringCorporate MentoringGovernance/CEOHR/Legal/PolicyCORPORATESERVICESFUTURESCARE LEAVERS OFFERIndependent PeopleAdvocacy & RightsBefriendingAppropriate AdultsAccompanying AdultsChildren inCare CouncilADVOCACYPROGRAMMESFundraising/CommsFinanceOur YLF team is made up of 30employees and organised asfollows:Mentoring & TransitionSupportAdvocacy &Hardship FundingSupportDrop-in &ParticipationopportunitiesCare Packs &Campaigns for CareLeaversPeer SupportGroups & AlumniSupportApprenticeships &TrainingThey give over 10,000 hours every year, making a huge impact in our community andproviding positive outcomes for young people. They help us with...Mentoring - Befriending - Events - Youth Groups - Support in CustodyYLF aim to raise over £630,000 a year to enable us to continue delivering our youth programmes.FUNDRAISERS & DONORSOur team of over 200 volunteers are at the very heart of our charity.VOLUNTEERSThe Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team are responsible for the outcomes, performance and progress of thecharity and management of the staff and volunteer team.YLF is governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.STAFF & GOVERNANCEOur Young PeopleAJ joined our Legends programme with a severe phobia of water due to a traumatic event inhis past. Over a number of months our team worked with AJ to build up his confidenceenough for him to just paddle in shallow water. Soon we progressed to helping him stand upin the swimming pool which he was so proud of.  A few weeks later we held a residential tripto Wales where one of the activities was a gorge walk ending in a waterfall. A number of ouryoung people who were strong swimmers opted out of this however AJ took the challenge onnot once but three times. We were all so proud of him for overcoming his fear of water andfor this phenomenal achievement.Will has been lucky to have such amazing support...