Volunteers · Racecourse Road, Ayr

Volunteer - Ward Caterer

As a ward caterer, you'll help patients and visitors feel cared for and relaxed, whether it's serving meals or supporting our hardworking catering team, you will make a real difference.

Please be aware this post includes frequent walking to the in-patient unit and the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Socialise with patients and their families, promoting a positive, friendly environment where patients feel cared for and that their needs are important

• Serve patients, in the 12 bed in patient unit, meals and drinks and clear left overs, ensuring that patients are safe and supported at all times

• Liaise with nursing and catering staff about patient’s requirements including allergies, dietary requirements and any personal requirements of our patients ensuring mealtimes are meeting individual needs

• Ensure the patient’s wishes are always at the centre of the care and support ensuring their wants are catered to as much as possible. You will support the team to ensure patients and families requests, where possible, are realised and achieved

• Other reasonable tasks as required by the Catering Manager, in line with the needs of the service

• Be alert and responsive to the individual needs of our patients, especially around mealtimes and highlighting any concerns to clinical staff

• Keep ward kitchen clean and tidy consistent with Clinical and Environmental Health guidelines

• Adhere to the relevant policies and procedures of the hospice

• Work within infection control guidance

• You will be expected to complete a PVG during onboarding

What you will gain:

• The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector

• Take on a new challenge and meet new people

• Opportunity to make a difference to your community

• Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others

• Training and support will be provided to carry out your role

• Reimbursement of expenses in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy

• Take advantage of the unique Ayrshire Hospice volunteer benefits package

Time Commitment

Shifts vary from 2 hrs to 3.5 hrs.

• Morning shift 10am-1.30pm
• Afternoon shift 2pm-4pm
• Evening shift 5pm-7pm

Shift times are inclusive of breaks.

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Racecourse Road, Ayr
• Employment type
• Volunteer

We are looking for someone passionate about cross-cultural mission who can help develop our presence as a mission organisation across Scotland and develop connections with churches and individuals.

Would you be able to journey with new mission workers through the placement process to help them be well prepared to serve in least-reached communities across the world?

Can you also speak at churches and events to inspire and encourage people to consider what the Bible says about mission and what their role can be as carriers of God’s good news?

We need someone who is excellent at caring for the people who are serving with SIM around the world. From their point of enquiry to their return from serving, you will be the point person whom they will go to for matters relating to their care and well-being.

This role needs someone who cares about people and is interested in building relationships and networks to get more people involved in cross-cultural mission. This role requires someone who is a good initiator and can develop and deliver a strategy for relationship building between SIM and the church community in Scotland.

This role is home-based in Scotland, preferably based centrally in the country, but will require regular travel to meet with different churches and key leaders.

APPLICATION DETAILS

To apply for this role please download the documents below and fill out the application form. Then send the completed application form as a pdf to Angeline at angeline@sim.co.uk . If you have any questions about this role or issues with completing the application form please email: angeline@sim.co.uk

Closing Date

Please submit your application by 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026.

Interviews will be held after this.

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON
SPECIFICATION

Teacher of KS3 & KS4 Physics (Cover until end of
Academic Year)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Attributes

Criteria

Qualifications and
Training

Experience of

Skills

Knowledge and
understanding of

  Relevant Degree
  Qualified teacher status preferable
  Evidence of recent training/professional development
  Teaching and learning in a school environment
  Promoting a positive Islamic ethos and behaviour
  Teach challenging, motivating and engaging lessons
  Ability to teach KS3 Science & GCSE Physics
  Excellent communication skills, oral, written and presentational
  The ability to deliver well planned, organised and innovative

lessons

  Make effective use of data as a basis of challenging and

extending pupil progress

  Ability to use ICT effectively and how it can be used to raise

standards in the classroom

  How to use information and data to set targets, raise attainment

and achievement

  How children and young people learn, develop and progress

through life stages and events

  How to manage health and safety policy and promote and

safeguard pupil welfare

Other

  A strong commitment to improving educational opportunities

and belief in the potential of every student

  Willing to learn new skills and adapt existing ones
  A willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities
  To have an excellent record of attendance and punctuality
  Start Date: April 2025 until end of academic year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title

Purpose

Teacher of KS3 & KS4 Physics

1.  To  provide  an  appropriately  broad,  balanced  and  differentiated
learning experience for students, in accordance with the national
curriculum, aims of the school and curriculum policies

2.  Keeping  up  to  date  with  subject  and  course  developments  and
external requirements such as exam boards and awarding bodies
3.  To  ensure  commitment  to  an  Islamic  ethos  and  set  of  values  in
order  to  secure  high  quality  learning,  effective  use  of  resources
and improvement in standards of learning and achievement for all
students.

4.  To monitor and support the overall progress and development of

students.

Reporting to

Executive Head teacher and Head teacher

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Main Duties

1.  Undertake the main professional duties of a teacher as outlined in
the most recent School Terms of Employment and School Policies
and Documents

2.  Play a full role within the life of the school community, support its
ethos and encourage all staff and students to follow this example.

3.  Promote and support all school policies.
4.  Commit to continuing personal professional development.
1.  To attend daily and weekly meetings, in accordance with school

Other Specific
duties
Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake
work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

policy and to lead such meetings as required.

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment  to
visitors.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate a continual positive commitment to the school’s
policies including those relating to safeguarding children, health & safety, and equal
opportunities.

This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed by
the Management to reflect or anticipate changes to the job commensurate with the grade and job
title.

Tayyibah Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service check.

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Associate, Education and Training

Department

Programs

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

48,000-52,000

About Smile Train

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support local doctors and medical professionals to provide beneficiaries with free, life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to support over 2 million surgeries in 90+ countries and we’re just starting.

We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is comprised of creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!

Role Summary

Smile Train seeks an Associate, Education & Training. [Reporting to the Manager, Research and Education,] the Associate will play a key role in Smile Train’s efforts to ensure every child has access to safe, high-quality, comprehensive cleft care. This role has a significant technical and data-focused component, supporting global education and training (E&T) initiatives through structured data collection systems, assessment analytics, and ongoing development and maintenance of training content across 75+ countries. This full-time, hybrid role requires a commitment to working from Smile Train’s New York City based headquarters twice weekly.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational E&T Data Collection (Technical & Analytical)

• Coordinate the pre- and post-training assessment processes, ensuring consistent data collection across all training types and all regional teams
• Monitor data quality using standardized checks, flag data anomalies, and work with regional teams to improve adherence to data collection protocols
• Analyze training assessment results, including knowledge gains, outcomes trends, and longitudinal performance across countries, training types, and learner groups
• Support systematic housing, organization, and governance of trainee and training impact data, including LMS-based or digital platform–based repositories used across 75+ countries
• Compile internal and external reporting on training implementation, participation, and impact
• Support tracking and data management for fellowship programs globally, including monitoring fellow progress, documentation compliance, and post-program placement outcomes

Global E&T Conference Presence

• Oversee logistics and administration for Smile Train’s conference involvement, including partner logistics and stipends, partner abstract support, awareness/booth presence, promotional/branding materials, Smile Train-led events, follow-up surveys, staff attendance, and shipping needs
• Create and distribute reference and informational materials for staff and partners during conferences to maximize engagement and communication
• Support post-conference data analysis and development of final reports for dissemination across departments

Global E&T Initiatives & Partnerships

• Provide logistical, communications, and documentation support for global fellowship programs and partnerships (e.g., ACPA Visiting Scholar Program, WFSA Fellowships, Chang Gung Fellowship)
• Assist with planning and execution of international mentorship programs (i.e., Mentoring Alliance for Global Cleft Surgery (MAG-CS)), including participant recruitment, onboarding, technical support, progress tracking, and impact data management
• Support development, implementation, and technical maintenance of global E&T initiatives such as webinar series, digital educational resources, patient-facing materials, and continuing education opportunities
• Support the Communications and Development departments in showcasing key E&T initiatives and projects to Smile Train stakeholders through annual reports, social media, and other strategic channels.

Training Curriculum Maintenance & Improvement

• Lead updates to existing Smile Train training curricula (translations, branding updates, content revisions, technical enhancements)
• Incorporate learner feedback, performance data, and trainer insights into continuous curriculum improvement
• Serve as primary liaison with translation service providers, ensuring timely processing, coordinated review workflows, and ongoing quality assurance
• Support ...

Multi Trade Operative - Plumber - Tonbridge

• locations
• Mobile Working

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 19, 2026 (26 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R0018798

Salary: £36,000 - £41,000 plus, Van, Tools, Company Bonus Scheme and regular overtime

Location: Tonbridge

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plumber who has skills other trades to join our team!!!

We’re looking for someone who can deliver a first class service to our properties covering Tonbridge and surrounding areas.

A Multi Trade Operative will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works & property MOTs connected with all aspects of their specialist trades and any secondary trades. The works shall be carried out in an efficient way and completed within required deadlines.

Take a look at the full role profile for more information - Multi Trade Operative

If you’re a reliable, experienced Plumber with skills in other trades and can provide good customer care we want to hear from you.  

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here

To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click here  

Apply now!!!!!!

You must hold a valid UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be provided for work use only. 

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship.  You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.  

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: Circuit Administrator and Finance Officer

Lay Employee in Preston Ribble Circuit based at Circuit Office Fulwood Methodist Church

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Numerical skills – minimum GCSE Maths
Communication skills – minimum GCSE
English

Proven Ability

Previous experience in administration
preferably in a nonprofit or religious
organisation

Strong understanding of financial principles
and practices in recording of financial
activity, analysis and reporting procedures

Knowledge &
Skills

Proficiency in using accounting software
(Excel)and Microsoft Office Suite

Commitment to the values and mission of
the Methodist Church

Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills

Excellent organisational skills and
multitasking abilities

Ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a team environment

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
and deadlines

Special
Qualities or
Aptitudes

Working knowledge of
the structures and way of
working of Methodist
Church or willingness to
learn them

Any Other
Requirements
A – Application form; I – Interview; Q – proof of qualification (certificates or transcripts)

Own transport

Method of
Assessment
Q

A, I

A/I

A/I

A/I

A/I

A/I

A, I

A, I

A, I

Retail Superstore Manager Stevenage Superstore

• locations
• Stevenage Superstore

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 2 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R032478

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.   

Retail Superstore Manager (Stevenage Superstore)

£30,144 - £35,354

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​ including weekends

Location: Stevenage Superstore

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.​

Interview date:

​​At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.​ 

​​We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivating superstore manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets. Your superstore will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing? 

• Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse superstore team.

• Taking ownership and responsibility for the commercial running of your superstore including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.

• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.

• Working to agreed targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues to generate community engagement and additional income and stock.

• Oversee the movement and distribution of large volumes of donations including across other Cancer Research UK shops, superstores and eCommerce.

• Organising and running creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

What skills will I need? 

• Commercial awareness with previous success working with sales and profit targets.

• Experience of managing and inspiring a large and diverse team of people.

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively high volume retail environment with large volumes of stock.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• Creativity and a desire to seek out opportunities for new and innovative ways of working.

Our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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