Sous Chef
Full-time (40 hours per week)
We currently have a unique opportunity to join our team.
The railway offers a wide variety of services which include working aboard our prestigious 1920’s Golden Arrow dining train, preparing full afternoon tea as well as early evening supper specials and a more traditional offering in the Bessemer Arms. We run a number of events throughout the year, ranging from railway enthusiast events to family orientated events where you can meet Paddington, Dinosaurs and Robots. No two days are the same!
Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.
They must have all relevant catering and hygiene qualifications.
The role requires weekend work, but offers a good work/life balance with few evening shifts, typically one per week in the main season. Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.
Benefits:
- 21 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Membership of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
- 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network for you and your family (railcard can be applied for after a successful probation period).
If you would like any further information or to apply, please contact Head Chef Lee Moulding at:
lee.moulding@bluebell-railway.com
Position offers a competitive salary. Closing date for applications 8th February 2026.
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Sous Chef
Job reference:001588
Salary:£33,500 per annum
Closing date:08/02/2026
Department:Food & Beverage
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Sous Chef
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing team, working in a truly unique environment at the UK’s number 1 zoo! As part of the Food and Beverage team, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the daily management of the Chef team working on Islands, our Asian inspired restaurant Manado’s.
All of our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also collaborate with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens.
Our venues, all held within our 128 acre site of stunning gardens, will jointly operate a turnover of £12.5 million. As a not for profit, everything we make is ploughed into conservation both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.
The Role
As part of our team of Chefs, you’ll prepare and cook food working predominantly in Manado restaurant.
Our Sous Chefs take a lead role supporting our Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. They run the daily back of house operation in Manado, training and mentoring our brigade of Chefs. They help to devise and develop on-trend menu’s with a twist. Working closely with the front of house team, they ensure we deliver a world-class experience for all customers.
You will:
- Run the day-to-day operation of the fast paced and exciting kitchens you are responsible for.
- Devise and deliver on-trend restaurant menus ahead of competition, ensuring all venues at Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputation as a world class visitor attraction.
- Produce food for customers of Chester Zoo’s restaurants and events to the highest standards in order to maximise profit and deliver a world class experience.
- Train and mentor Lead Chefs and Chef de Parties, ensuring an effective and efficient work practice.
- Work collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and world class customer service.
- Take the lead in ensuring health and hygiene policies and associated legislation (HACCP, etc) are completed and ensure team members adhere to, policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems.
- Ensure the team are trained to correctly manage stock on a day-to-day basis, are able to place orders in a timely fashion, accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as required.
- Complete weekly staff rotas for your team in a timely fashion.
- Complete monthly stocktakes for your restaurant, achieving monthly set GP% targets, ensuring team members are adhering to food specs created by the Head Chef.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our futures depend on the sustainable work we do today, and our team of Chefs are conscious that every little effort counts. We work alongside the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil to ensure all palm oil used is certified sustainable, and during 2018 our food and beverage department removed over 2 million pieces of plastic from our operation.
The Package
You’ll be working sociable hours typically during zoo opening hours which are generally between 10am – 6pm, although evening or early morning work will be required for events such as weddings or corporate functions. Contract hours are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays and overtime will be paid for agreed additional hours.
- Permanent contract
- £33,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave
- Staff/ family pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Description
About Outward
For 50 years, Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London, predominantly in North East London. Established by families seeking alternatives to institutional care, we’ve grown into a respected provider of person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs. We support over 1,000 people across nine boroughs, guided by our core values: engage, enable, and empower.
Please Note
Outward has a number of Deputy Service Manager roles across a range of services in North and East London. Deputy Managers may occasionally move between services depending on organisational needs. If your experience fits the wider profile of service management and complex needs support, even if not every detail matches, we strongly encourage you to apply — we will consider your application across our current opportunities .
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and values-driven Deputy Manager to join our Care & Support services. You will support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, many of whom have moved towards independent living, to achieve greater autonomy, build confidence, and engage fully with their communities.
You will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day running of one or more services, supporting the Team Manager in supervising staff, overseeing rota planning, promoting quality and compliance, and maintaining strong partnerships with families and professionals.
We currently have vacancies at several supported living services across North East London, where we support adults with autism, learning disabilities and PMLD.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with the Team Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support.
- Provide hands-on support, with at least 50% of your working hours directly supporting people.
- Mentor, coach and lead staff through best practice, reflective supervision, and day-to-day operational guidance.
- Support the development and regular review of support and risk plans tailored to individuals’ goals and preferences.
- Provide a robust induction to new staff to include regular 1:1 mentoring, coaching and modelling best practice
- Build effective relationships with family members and stakeholders, advocating for the people we support.
- Support positive behaviour support (PBS) approaches within the team and promote a strengths-based culture.
- Monitor service performance and quality, ensuring services meet or exceed CQC standards.
- Help manage rotas, finances (including petty cash and purchasing), staff inductions and competency assessments.
- Monitor service budgets and work closely with operation team to ensure services are financially viable.
- Be a key player in implementing upcoming digital systems e.g Nourish, Sona etc
- Work closely with Team manager with change implementation for frontline staff as and when required.
- Liaise with HM/Landlord/colleagues, lead on and have main oversight of sign up process, referrals and assessments, following up in-action.
- Contribute to audits, reporting, and inspection readiness.
- Participate in on-call duties as part of the management rota.
- Take part in assessments from receiving referrals and oversee void management.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with integrity, energy and a commitment to empowering people with complex needs to lead fulfilling lives. You will support the team to develop support plans and risk assessments that reflect people’s needs, preferences and aspirations; creating a culture where plans are actively implemented and reviewed so that people are supported in the way that they want
Requirements
Essential:
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, including behaviours of distress
- At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within social care.
- Proven knowledge and skills to co-produce and review person-centred support and risk management plans.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to liaise with professionals, families, and staff.
- Ability to motivate, support and lead a team in a flexible and responsive man...
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Training & Wellbeing Co-ordinator (16 hours per week)
Role: Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £27,099 (pro rata)
Location: Home Based and Fife Wide Delivery
Contract: This post is offered on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the intention to extend for a second year subject to final government funding approval (funding has been agreed in principle).
Following the success of our b:connected programme funded through the Community Health and Wellbeing fund, we are excited to be seeking a Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator to continue and expand this important work across Years 5 and 6.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support volunteers, youth workers, and sector leaders across Fife — helping those who support others to reconnect, recharge and feel inspired again.
About the Role:
You will co-ordinate and deliver a programme of support sessions, workshops, training, and events for people working and volunteering in the voluntary youth work sector across Fife.
Your work will focus on improving health and wellbeing.
The role includes two key strands:
- Leadership support sessions – creating safe, supportive spaces for third sector leaders to connect, seek peer support, and reduce stress and burnout.
- Health and wellbeing workshops – organising and/or delivering sessions based (but not limited to) on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, supporting volunteers and youth workers to improve their own wellbeing and build confidence in supporting the young people they work with.
To read a full job description and post advert, download the documents below.
How to Apply:
Please email your supporting statement and CV to admin@youth1st.co.uk The deadline for applications is 6th February 2026, 5pm with a view to interviews taking place during the week of 16th February 2026.
Tonbridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Casual Hockey Coach to support our hockey programme during the Lent Term. This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented pupils.
As a Casual Hockey Coach, you will provide coaching support for the Tonbridge School boys during games afternoons and match days.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a team environment, planning and delivering practice sessions, working in a one-to-one basis by building relationships and trust between player and coach, and experience in delivering courses for various age groups, continually looking to progress their skills. UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification and England Hockey Engaging Games for Children qualification are desirable.
This post is for the period of beginning of January 2026 until end of March 2026 (with a possibility to extend into other terms depending on expertise and availability of sessions), on Tuesdays and Thursday games afternoons, with the possibility of Fridays and Saturdays as required.
We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay dependant on qualifications, skills and experience.
Closing Date: Sunday 28 September at 12 noon
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Note applications can be completed online via the link below. Alternatively you can download the Word Application form.
Postal or applications via email to: HR Department, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP.
hrdept@tonbridge-school.org
01732 365555
Mentor Services Coordinator
Contract:
Hours: 37.5 per week. Contract: 1 year fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Closing date:
Monday 26 January 2026 at 9am
Salary:
£26,000 (Grade PA4 to PA7)
Location:
Hybrid working based between the Mitchell library (MCR Head office) Glasgow and Home
Travel:
Regular travel across South Lanarkshire. A driving license and car are essential for the role and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
We are looking for a Mentor Services Coordinator to support our volunteer mentors in South Lanarkshire.
About the role
Our Mentor Services Coordinators are the key contacts for our volunteer mentors from their first enquiry about mentoring until they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Services Coordinators conduct in depth interviews with all prospective volunteer mentors, organise training, organise PVG checks and make the process as smooth and supported as possible.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing excellent customer service to prospective and existing mentors using strong communication skills on the telephone, in virtual meetings, by email and sometimes in person
- Ensure all of our volunteer mentors are individually supported and fully engaged at every stage of their mentor journey
- Deliver information sessions, participate in mentor one-to-one conversations and facilitate mentor training sessions and other mentor engagement activities.
About you
- Customer service experience
- Based in South Lanarkshire
- Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the charity or third sectors
- An understanding of young people and educational settings
- People person with excellent communication and listening skills and empathy
- Well organised with great administrative skills and attention to detail
- Excellent desktop and database skills
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.
Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.
Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits include: 30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary, Living Pensions Employer.
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Fundraising volunteer
What will you do?
● complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
● explore different ways of fundraising to help the local Citizens Advice obtain
money, either for specific things, or for ongoing running costs of the local
Citizens Advice
● help to organise fundraising events to raise money from the local community
and encourage volunteers and staff to get involved
● create materials, such as newsletters or presentations, which can be used to
raise the profile of the local Citizens Advice and for raising money
● explore other ways of fundraising, including identifying new sources of funding
from organisations
● help to build relationships with local organisations or businesses
● help staff put together some information to send to potential funders and
maybe help to complete applications for funding bids
What’s in it for you?
● make a real difference to people’s lives
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learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and
housing
● build on valuable skills such as communication, and problem solving, and
increase your employability
● work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your
local community
● have a positive impact in your community
And we’ll reimburse expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:
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● be friendly and approachable
● be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to
your own
● have a positive attitude towards fundraising
● have excellent verbal and written communication skills
● have good IT skills
● be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and
policies, including confidentiality and data protection
● be willing to undertake training in your role
How much time do you need to give?
We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and
talk to us.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome
applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people,
people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming a fundraising volunteer and would like to discuss
flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you
please contact us.
Contact details
For more information or to arrange an informal chat,
please email:
volunteering @haveringcab.org.uk
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THE MOWLEM Theatre Cinema & Function Rooms Volunteer Fundraiser Job Description We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support the Mowlem's Fundraising activities. Currently, The Mowlem does not receive funding from central or local Arts funders or Councils, so we rely on generous donations and events to generate revenue to keep the theatre running. Being a Fundraising Volunteer is very flexible and allows you to help us out as little or as often as you feel comfortable with. In return, we hope that your time at The Mowlem will prove a rewarding and fun experience for volunteers aged 16 and upwards. Responsibilities: With support from our volunteer co-ordinators we would ask you to help to plan and deliver events and activities to raise much-needed funds: We have two unique spaces at the Mowlem where events could be held: The Showbar with views of the bay and our community room. We would anticipate your involvement could include but is not limited to: ● Shaking buckets as our audiences arrive/leave a show or screening ● Assisting the smooth running of a 'go fund me' crowdfunding campaign or similar ● Raising money to purchase a permanent donations box at the venue ● Selling raffle tickets ● Asking local businesses for raffle donations ● Selling mince pies and mulled wine during our panto season ● Running a book/cake/vintage clothing/record sale ● Publicising Mowlem fundraising events in Swanage through flyers and word of mouth ● Make introductions to the Board of Trustees of individuals or companies in the local area who may wish to donate ongoing or one-off funds or sponsor events at the theatre ● Work to a target amount per year and a list of resources that will be purchased as a result of fundraising activities: for example £500 to buy new chairs for the community room Person Specification: ● You’ll be polite and friendly in your approach to the public ● You'll be enthusiastic, creative and have a love of theatre, cinema and the Arts ● You understand the value of the Arts in our community ● You are well presented, friendly, punctual and importantly, reliable In addition to the benefits found here, you’ll also be entitled to one free soft or hot drink from The Showbar during any shift you’re fundraising onsite. Mowlem Institute Charity Reg. No. 243486 www.themowlem.com The Mowlem, Shore Rd. Swanage. Dorset. BH19 1DD V.A.T. Reg. No. 185 5822 33 THE MOWLEM Theatre Cinema & Function Rooms All volunteers must be prepared to complete a DBS check should we require one. The Mowlem is a Registered Charity committed to equal opportunities, welcoming volunteers from all community sections. Diverse applicants are encouraged. If you have any questions regarding volunteer positions, please email volunteer@themowlem.com, and we’ll get back to you. Mowlem Institute Charity Reg. No. 243486 www.themowlem.com The Mowlem, Shore Rd. Swanage. Dorset. BH19 1DD V.A.T. Reg. No. 185 5822 33
Volunteer
Fundraising Volunteer
Volunteering as a member of our Fundraising team, you will have the opportunity to choose when asked, what you are able to help with in a wide range of voluntary opportunities.
The fundraising team hold a wide variety of events. At each one, there are always volunteers needed to help. These include bucket collections, bag packs, fayre helper, helping at our mailing, stewarding, helping at events and many more.
Should you become a fundraising volunteer, you will have the option to help or not. A fun and varied role.
What we're looking for in an applicant
- A professional, friendly and welcoming manner
- Enjoy interacting with others
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the importance of making a regular commitment
- Flexibility
Location
Wherever needed.
Additional information
Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
Role title Location Time Commitment The role description Things you can get involved with Skills, experiences and qualities required Support offered What you could get out of it Marketing Volunteer Role Description Marketing Volunteer Serennu Children’s Centre and the wider Gwent area Flexible on a case by case basis To support the Sparkle Fundraising and Marketing team with a range of fundraising duties 1. Helping to raise vital funds for Sparkle by using your local knowledge to engage further support for our cause 2. Planning and holding fundraising events which engage your local community e.g. coffee mornings 3. Actively networking through personal connections or local opportunities 4. Attending the 4 annual Sparkle fun days 5. Holding bucket collections and bag packing events 6. Attending community group meetings and events to enlist support from local groups 7. Supporting the placement and administration of collection tins 8. Distributing event posters and recruiting event participants 1. Good communication skills 2. Creative, reliable and enthusiastic 3. Ideally, previous experience of networking or fundraising 4. Knowledge of Newport and wider South Gwent area 5. Friendly, reliable, approachable and a confident team player 1. Training and induction to the role 2. Individual support meetings with Supervisor (Fundraising Manager) 3. On-going informal support from the Volunteer Manager, other staff and volunteers 4. Training & ongoing continuing development opportunities 5. Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses 1. Learn new skills 2. Gain experience for related roles 3. Develop awareness and understanding around disabilities and developmental difficulties, particularly in children 4. Be part of a diverse team of volunteers 5. Opportunities for further training, and expanding knowledge 6. The satisfaction of knowing you will be making an important difference to the lives of children and young people 7. Opportunities to get involved in other Sparkle services Other relevant information This post may require an enhanced disclosure and barring check and children barred list check dependent on the time commitment you are able to give. What to do if you are interested Further information & questions: If you would like more information about Sparkle and the role please email recruitment@sparkleappeal.org. Or alternatively you can call 01633 748092
VOLUNTEERMarketingLocation: Ideally, based at our Newquay office/or fully remote for theright candidateTime commitment: 1 - 2 days per weekReports to: Marketing ManagerClosing date: 23 January 2026Interview date: 28 & 29 January 2026Minimum age: 18+ MARKETING VOLUNTEERABOUT THE ROLEThis is a new volunteer position created as part of a wider plan to growThe Wave Project’s marketing capacity. With so much untappedpotential, it’s an exciting time to join and help us share the impact ofSurf Therapy across the UK.You’ll play a key role in telling our story, creating engaging content,supporting campaigns and helping us reach more supporters. It’s afantastic opportunity for a student, recent graduate or aspiringmarketer to gain hands-on experience in a busy charity.WHAT YOU’LL DOAs a Marketing Volunteer, you’ll work on a variety of tasks, such as:Writing, organising and scheduling social media content across ourchannels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube)Reviewing and updating pages on our website (WordPress)Creating email newsletters and setting up automated communicationsusing platforms such as TranspondSupporting national and regional campaigns by distributing printedassets Helping manage regional social media pages and ensuring brandconsistencyYou’ll typically focus on one project at a time, guided by our MarketingManager with opportunities to get involved in wider projects depending oninterests and skills.WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONEWHO IS:Highly motivated and proactive, with great attention to detailConfident communicating with people across teams to ‘chase’ greatstoriesCreative, with a great eye for what makes content engagingExperienced in using social media scheduling apps or planners (e.g.Loomly, Hootsuite) and aware of the different requirements of eachsocial media platformComfortable using social media, email marketing and design tools (e.g.Canva, Transpond, Loomly, WordPress)Skilled in copywriting and creating social media graphics; butenthusiasm and willingness to learn are just as importantInterested in marketing, communications, or the charity sectorWHAT YOU’LL GAINExperience working within a national charity marketing teamHands-on skills in content creation, campaign planning and digitalcommunicationsMentoring and support from our Marketing ManagerInsight into how marketing and fundraising work togetherThe chance to make a real difference by helping more young peopleaccess Surf Therapy across the UKIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV anda short paragraph about why you’re interested in this role tojoyc@waveproject.co.uk by 23rd January 2026.The Wave Project 6 Fore StreetNewquayTR7 1LNTelephone: 01637 820830Email: info@waveproject.co.ukWebsite: waveproject.co.ukTHANK YOUFOR YOUR INTEREST Follow us@WaveProjectUK© The Wave Project 2024. Registered England and Wales Charity Number 1163421,Registered Scottish Charity Number SC046500
Instructor | Abernethy Nethy Bridge
Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)
Location: Abernethy Nethy Bridge, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire. PH25 3ED
Start Date: Immediate
Who we are
Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.
The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.
Key Roles
- To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith in line with goals and vision of the Trust.
- To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
- To ensure that proper safety precautions are operating within the group under instruction.
- To assist with the maintenance of the outdoor education equipment.
- To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage as allocated from time-to-time.
- To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
- To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook.
- To ensure professional and skills development is maintained and developed through further logged practical experience, attending courses, reading and reflection all in one’s own time.
- To ensure that a continuity of the Centre’s spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
- To help with the supervision of the Centre and its guests: assisting with spiritual, social and recreational programmes as required.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor, BCAB Paddlesport Leader, MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader, BC Trail Leader (Level 2), Snowsports Scotland L1/BASI L1. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.
- It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure
Desirable
- Full Driving License including D1
What we can offer you
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Monthly salary
- Accommodation in a shared house and full board provided (if required)
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
- Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
- Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!
Good to know
- It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
- We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.
Interested?
Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Stu Newland, Centre Director, on 01479 821 279 during office hours or email As a local charity, we rely on the support and dedication of volunteers to help us provide vital care and support to our patients and their families. We need your help to make our Hospice possible. We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and passionate volunteers to help us with our fundraising events.
What you will be doing:
You will help us to raise hospice funds through a variety of events and initiatives including working with schools, local fundraising groups and attending our Hospice led events. With a passion for all things St. Barnabas, you will gain a broad knowledge and understanding about us which will help you to communicate and engage with our supporters whilst supporting at events. There will be a variety of roles to suit your interests that will help us to deliver outstanding events, for example assisting with event set up/clear down, preparing resources for events, selling merchandise, registration of participants, stewarding participants, helping with refreshments and other tasks depending on the event; all of which will make a real difference to us! This will all provide you with invaluable experience should you be looking to move into this area of work.
What you will need:
What we will provide you with:
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Volunteering – Fundraising Events Volunteer (Countywide)
Volunteer
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Department: Fundraising
Contract: Bank
Contact details
Job Introduction
- Location:Market Weighton
- Hourly rate:£12.43 per hour
- Hours per week::Full time (37.5 hours) & Part time hours available
- Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Required:Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Sounds simple right.....?
For most of us, making a sandwich is a task we don’t put much thought into— gather the ingredients, put them together, and enjoy! But for some people, making a sandwich is about so much more than just food.
✨ It’s the opportunity to embrace independence.
✨ It’s the joy of discovering new skills.
✨ It’s the freedom to make personal choices.
It’s amazing how something like preparing a sandwich can boost confidence and help the people we support to embrace life on their own terms. Our support workers guide them to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth. Every sandwich made is a victory, proving that even the smallest tasks can lead to greater independence.
We believe in support that makes a meaningful difference, because what we do matters.
What has sandwiches got to do with it? Click here to find out: https://youtu.be/YJBLUmgLBhs?si=6FNQSX3diT-nQ_pu
Who will I support?
Working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism involves appreciating their own personal journeys. Each day is an opportunity to engage in activities, whether it’s enjoying a walk in the park, visiting a favourite café, or pursuing personal interests. Your role is to inspire, support and promote independence while building a connection with them.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Stream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
- Simply Health- Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
- Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
- Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
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If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
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