We are looking for a Nursery Assistant on a 1:1 basis looking after a child with SEN, (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery at Kents Hill Nursery.
Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home.
Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2024' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.
We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.
The role is 12 hours per week working between 09:30-12:30, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday on an all year round basis. The role is funded until March 2026 initially with a possible renewal till July 2027, following this other roles will be discussed nearer the time.
We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.
Expectations
- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice
- A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum
- To value parents as partners
- For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent
- Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents
- To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management
The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.
Benefits:
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
To apply for the AAT Accountancy Trainee - School & College Leaver – August 2026 role click the ‘Apply now’ button below. It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete your application.
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying then please contact on: careers@pkf-francisclark.co.uk.
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Clinical Sterile Services Technician (Rotatioanal Shift)
Clinical Sterile Services Technician
Bristol HSSU Hub | Sterile Services | Permanent | Part Time |
Competitive Salary Plus Shift Allowance depending on skills and experience
30 hours per week
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated and you’ve previously worked in a sterile services environment, this is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. Taking care of the nation’s health starts with a supply of sterile and disinfected medical devices that meet our customers’ needs. It starts with you.
As a Process Technician at our Bristol HSSU Hub you’ll bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills. You’re organised with good communication skills – and ideally, you’re able to show evidence of sterile services training.
As a Process Technician, you will:
- Help to ensure all equipment is in good working order
- Regularly check medical equipment for damage and report any faults
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
- Take action to resolve any problems
- Escalate issues where necessary
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with our policies and procedures
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
Season Ticket Loan
Spread the cost of your annual travel ticket and save money with our interest-free Season Ticket Loan benefit.
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Insurance Broker - Sales
We are looking for an Insurance Broker to join our office in our Barlborough (Chesterfield) 'Access North'. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Staveley, Chesterfield
About the role
Access Insurance, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Insurance Broker to join the Sales team, located in Staveley (Chesterfield).
This is a superb opportunity within our new business broking team. Our clients are primarily charities, not-for-profit groups, churches, community groups and other voluntary organisations with ‘social goals’. The team receives enquires online and by telephone which they respond to in a timely manner; assessing cover requirements, obtaining quotations from insurers and communicating these to prospective clients.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group — where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Respond to new business enquiries.
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Complete the key task of fact finding to identify clients requirements and exposures.
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Obtain quotations, using quotation systems, rating guides or by referring to insurers.
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Communicate quotations, advising the most appropriate in terms of price and cover to meet the clients requirements.
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Discuss any additional exposures and covers to ensure that all insurance requirements are satisfied.
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If the quote is accepted, incept cover and issue confirmation of cover and any other required documentation.
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Ensure that system records are created and that the required documentation is issued to clients and insurers.
What you'll need to have
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An insurance or financial industry background is desirable, but not essential.
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An awareness and understanding of FCA rules and how to comply with them is desirable, but not essential.
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A strong customer service focus.
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Strong communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to listen and engage with people.
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Good numeracy and analytical skills.
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Robust administration skills and the ability to work accurately and consistently.
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Motivated to study for Industry exams.
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A competitive salary - let's discuss it
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Structured incentive scheme
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23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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We are delighted that you are considering joining our energetic, forward-thinking and inspiring team!
Hoe Bridge is an exceptional school and an amazing place to either start or continue your career. We offer super working conditions with a lively, fun and hardworking atmosphere. Hoe Bridge staff are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. They act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up to date and are self-critical, forging positive professional relationships and working with parents in the best interests of all pupils.
For all applications, references will be sought before candidates are invited for interview and as part of our shortlisting process, all applicants, regardless of the role being applied for, will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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Job Type: Teaching
Contract: Full Time
We are seeking a KS1/KS2 Teacher to work at our Greenfield School site. The successful candidate will have a strong background in teaching pupils across these age groups and will be responsible for delivering the school curriculum to those in their care, providing well-planned and engaging learning experiences. This is a fixed-term contract for the Summer Term 2026, with the possibility of extension into the following academic year.
Application deadline: 9.00 am Monday 26 January 2026
For more information, please click here for the KS1/KS2 Teacher candidate Information
Thursday 22 January - Pre-Prep, 9.15 am
Tuesday 3 February - Prep/Senior, 9.15 am
ACTIVITY MANAGER - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ACTIVITY MANAGER Responsible to: Course Director Main Purpose: - - - To lead and manage the Activities team to ensure an enjoyable, safe and varied co-curricular programme for all students attending the Summer School. To understand and oversee the delivery of the afternoon and evening activities and Sunday excursions, liaising with pre-booked external activities and transport providers to ensure the smooth running of the programme. To ensure that activities and excursions are properly staffed, with risk assessments always read and adhered to, ensuring the safety and physical and emotional wellbeing of the staff and students involved. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London) 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip The Activity Manager is expected to arrive one week in advance of the summer school start (22nd June) and to reside in provided accommodation throughout the course. They will have one day off each week, to be agreed with the Course Director. Unfortunately, the school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • Ensuring the delivery of an inspiring range of sports, activities and social events throughout the Summer School. • Competently leading and managing the team of Activity Leaders. • Working alongside the Operations Director and any external Activity providers, ensuring that all Risk Assessments are in place and have been read and adhered to by all participating staff. • Working alongside the Director of Studies to ensure the afternoon English academic programme supports the range of activities taking place. • Ensuring all activity equipment is in good condition and that requests for procurement of additional materials are input at least 1 month before the start of the course. • Ensuring that every sport, activity, excursion and social event is executed to a high standard with particular emphasis on pupil safety and wellbeing. • Carrying out Activity Leader reviews and appraisals, participating in staff disciplinary procedures • where required. Fostering a sense of belonging to the school and ensuring a positive experience for all students and staff. • Encourage full participation from all pupils and staff with their activity/excursion. • Working alongside the Social Media Coordinator, ensure effective social media coverage is uploaded daily, according to the Course Director’s specifications. Photographs should be provided of all activities, including group photos daily, for use in preferred social media channels and for future marketing purposes (adhering to specific personal requests for privacy). Liaising closely with the pastoral team to recognise and resolve any issues that might negatively impact the wellbeing of the students. • • Assisting with supervising students at mealtimes. • Review the provided activity & excursions groupings and communicate any necessary adjustments to the relevant staff members/teams. • Provide kit lists to the Pastoral Team for the week’s activities, to enable them to ensure the students are ready the night before. • Ensure the Activities Team collects necessary equipment (e.g. First Aid Kits, high-vis vests) prior to departure for off-site activities and excursions. • Provide the Activities Team with registers for each activity/excursion and ensure these are completed. Check that students have reached the correct group in a timely manner, to ensure they get the most of out of each activity. • Any other tasks as required by the Course Director to ensure the smooth running of the International Summer School. Pre-Course Duties: • Liaising with the Course Director and other staff as required and providing recommendations for the timetable in advance of the course commencing. • Reading Keeping Chil...
Our Living Well Nursing Team specialise in palliative care, the compassionate team provide expert advice and support to patients who are living with a life limiting illness. As part of a rehabilitative palliative care approach, we offer advice around the control of symptoms that patients may be experiencing and how these symptoms can best be managed. Our aim is to enable patients to live the best quality of life that they can.
We have an opportunity to join this team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a part time role working 20 hours per week, this is a fixed term role for 12 months.
We are happy to discuss working hours at interview, but for cover do require working days to be Wednesday ,Thursday and Friday .
This role will work as a core member of the Living Well Services Team to provide expert knowledge to patients and their families / carers. It will be responsible for undertaking holistic assessments of physical, psychological, and social needs of patients to plan, implement and review palliative care plans and therapeutic interventions.
Other main duties will include:
- Contributing towards strategic development of the service and to support and develop skills within the Living Well Services team.
- Deputising for the Living Well Services Lead as required.
- Providing clinical support, information, advice and psychological support to Living Well Service patients, their families and clinicians to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions/ risk of crises and maximise their quality of life.
- Working with other healthcare professionals in the community and hospital settings, sharing knowledge and advice to ensure excellent care is provided.
- Advising regarding future care planning and symptom management to patients with complex symptoms requiring specialist palliative care.
To be successful in this role candidates must be a NMC Registered Nurse with a degree/ diploma in nursing or other health related subject. It’s also required to have post registration experience working within palliative care with experience within training /education and MDT working.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check which includes Adult and Child Barred list checks.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
JOB TITLE: Clinical Nurse Specialist
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Community Team
HOURS: Full time, working 37.5 hours per week
SALARY: £45,131 - £53,186 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, depending on experience (Grade CA5)
CLOSING DATE: 15 February 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 26 February 2026
Are you an experienced clinician with a passion for delivering specialist palliative care? Would you find it rewarding to provide expert support to patients and families working independently and collaboratively with our talented community team.
We are seeking an effective communicator with substantial post-registration experience and expertise in Palliative care.
About You:
The successful candidate with be a passionate leader with sound knowledge of end of life care, confidence in care planning and individual assessments. With computer literacy and a resilient and compassionate approach.
If you have experience teaching and developing others, the ability to listen, plan and communicate and hold strong quality and governance awareness, we would love to hear from you!
This post is offered on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Hours worked over seven days, four shifts per week, worked three shifts working 9.5 hours and one shift 9 hours. We operate a 365 day service.
Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
When you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service to 30 days + public holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave
- Day off for volunteering
- Day off for moving house
- Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye test vouchers
- Generous Pension – Up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Life Assurance – 4x basic salary
- Pay enhancement of unsocial hours
- Flu Jabs
- Counselling Offering
- Discounted Gym
- Schwartz rounds
- Wellbeing Supervision (aka clinical supervision)
- Career pathway and progression
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. By applying you are confirming you have read the Enhanced Check Privacy Policy for applicants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies and understand how DBS will process my personal data and the options available to me for submitting an application.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL.
For a full job description, please click here.(Please note this link may not work on Google Chrome, it is compatible with Microsoft Edge.)
If this role sounds like it could be for you, please apply now.
Please upload either your CV or the St Catherine’s Hospice application form where it asks you to upload your application form, there is no need to complete both.
If you don’t have a CV and would like to complete our application for, this can be found here.
This role is a key member of a small staff team of the Girlguiding North West England Region Office which is led by the Executive Manager. The role of the Head of Adventure is to manage the delivery, implementation, coordination, and administration of our work supporting young members events and activities. The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, and written communication skills. They must be able to build positive relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- The closing date is Friday 30 January at 9am.
- In order to express your interest in the role, return your application and diversity form to Orna Murphy Orna.murphy@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
- Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February at Girlguiding North West England region HQ, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD.
about this vacancy?
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Get in touch
northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk 01772 791 947 Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £27,810 (includes holiday pay)
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 35 hours a week – Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm, with 5 hours additional admin time
BENEFITS – What is in it for you?
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
ABOUT US-
Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester.
Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
Responsibilities – Children, Young People and Families
- Oversee daily activities, ensuring a varied, high-quality programme tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Safeguard children and young people by supporting staff and following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and share relevant information with the 555 team and professionals involved.
• Liaise with the Service Manager regarding attendance, session changes, behaviour, and other updates.
• Ensure behaviour plans are in place and reviewed regularly with the Behaviour Support Team.
• Provide appropriate physical and emotional support to promote children and young people’s wellbeing.
Staff
- Act as a positive role model, providing consistent support and guidance to staff.
• Escalate complex staff issues, including sickness and conduct, to the Service Manager and HR.
• Identify training needs and coordinate inductions and ongoing training with relevant leads.
• Manage staff rotas and hours to ensure safe, trained staffing levels within budget, reporting changes as required.
• Liaise with Service Manager and Recruitment on staffing needs.
• Maintain clear communication through briefings, debriefs, meetings, and supervision.
Health and Safety
- Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and security of the building. Reporting any concerns to the Caretaker.
- Be responsible for supporting the staff teams to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (2018)
- Conduct and oversee the use of checklists related to day-to-day inspections and maintenance for toys, equipment and building.
- To be a key holder and be an emergency contact for the alarm system
- To support staff teams to maintain a clean, tidy, secure site and environment – treating all buildings, structures, toys and equipment used by children and young people with respect and care.
Management and Administration
- Support the Service Manager and Administration Team to maintain accurate records, including attendance, finances, and correspondence.
• Assist with local authority monitoring and represent Challengers at external meetings as required.
• Order and source appropriate equipment within agreed budgets.
• Deliver the service in line with Challengers’ policies, procedures, and systems, contributing to their ongoing development.
About you:
- At least 2 years’ experiencein childcare, youth work or a similar setting
- Proven experience leading and managing staff
- Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges
- Organised, resilient and hands-on
Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Are you an experienced supervisor who thrives on supporting teams and raising advice quality?
We’re looking for a Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor to provide day-to-day technical supervision of our welfare benefits service, helping advisers and caseworkers deliver accurate, high-quality advice.
You’ll coach and mentor staff, quality-check casework, manage workflows and support complex cases, working closely with the Welfare Benefits Advice Service Manager to keep the service running smoothly and to a high standard.
If you have strong welfare benefits knowledge, proven experience supervising advice work, and a passion for fairness, equality and great outcomes for clients, we’d love to hear from you.
Employees benefit from:
- Being part of a committed team who work together to bring about positive changes for individuals, local communities and society as a whole
- Structured Personal Development process with clear opportunities to develop yourself professionally and your career within the organisation
- Full training appropriate to the role
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time employees
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Northumberland Community Bank payroll savings scheme
- Enrolment in the Company Pension Scheme
Citizens Advice Northumberland is a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer and has signed the North of Tyne Good Work Pledge.
Vacancy Details
Job Title: Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Salary: £29,343 – £32,156 depending on relevant experience
Hours: As part of our commitment to being a flexible employer, applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to offer anything up to 37 hours a week.
Location: Ashington
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 03 February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
To find out more about the role contact:
E: recruitment@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
T: 01670 618008
Breadalbane Community Campus
Various hours available
£12.64 per hour
Come and join a great team and develop your skills to support us in being the provider of choice in Perth & Kinross for everyone to ‘Live Active’ lives.
You will be a team player, friendly and customer focused. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential. Don’t have it? Then training will be provided along with further development opportunities to enhance your skill set.
The role involves ensuring the safety of our customers by encouraging safe recreation and activity, assisting with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within and outside of the pool area, the delivery of programmed activities and be a member of a trained team offering a high standard of customer service.
This role requires PVG Scheme Membership.
Closing Date: when sufficient applications have been received
Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice BCLA1
- Job Summary
- Brighton College are seeking to appoint a Sport Centre Leisure Apprentice on a fixed-term 18-month contract.Main Purpose of the Role:To support, enhance and deliver the day-to-day operations and services of a leisure and fitness facility.Apprenticeship Overview:Working as part of a team, it is the responsibility of the Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice to undertake a range of operational duties, such as assisting with the opening and closing of the facility, lifeguarding the swimming pool, supervising sports activities, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment. Alongside these operational functions, the Sports Centre Leiure Apprentice ensures programmed activities are available for students and staff.
The 18 month programme, through Locomotivation Apprenticeships, provides an opportunity to develop skills across a whole range of leisure activities.
All leisure team members will have a good understanding of:
- How to perform all the duties of a lifeguard to; work as part of a team to provide safe supervision of swimmers and prevent accidents.
- How to intervene providing rescues and life saving techniques when necessary.
- How to assemble, dismantle and store different types of sports equipment.
- Key legal and regulatory requirements within the leisure industry. e.g. Health and Safety, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Safeguarding and Protecting Children.
- How exercise plays a role in improving public health and the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on physical and mental wellbeing.
- How to perform all the duties of a swimming teacher including; develop water confidence, core aquatic skills, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced. Support with the promotion and awareness of swimming opportunities and supervise and lead swimming teachers assistants.
- How to perform all of the duties of a gym instructor.
Full training will be given and will lead to the possible attainment of the nationally recognised qualifications below:
- An IQL Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding.
- One of the following:
- Swim England Level 2 in Teaching Swimming
- STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming
- A Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction
- A Level 3 Certificate in First Aid
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:- Interest and/or background in swimming or sports.
- Highly organised.
- Good time management.
- Motivated to learn and achieve new qualifications.
- Ability to consider how equalities, diversity and inclusion matters should be considered in a leisure and sports environment.
- Jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
- Tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without a ladder or steps.
30 hours per week, as directed by the Head of Sport and Science Facilities. This will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.Remuneration
The hourly rate for this role is £12.21 per hour.Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays. Holiday is to be taken outside of term-time (35 weeks).Benefits- Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
- Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
- Complimentary lunch is provided.
- Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
- Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
- Employee benefit and discount platform.
- Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
- Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
- Generous sickness policy.
- Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
- Comprehensive wellbeing package.
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