An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Cook to work as within our Crosby House Residential Service on a Permanent basis.
Working Monday to Friday 39hrs per week.
This rewarding role involves providing a high quality catering service designed to meet the needs of service users. Prior experience of working in a catering environment is required and experience of cooking in a residential care sector would be welcomed, but it's not essential.
Standard hours of work: 39 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Po st status: Permanent – Full Time
Rate of pay: £12.81 per hour
Location: Crosby House, 1 May Baird Avenue, Aberdeen, AB25 3BD
We offer our Staff fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
- Access to our employee discount scheme
Purpose of Role:
To contribute to the provision of a high quality catering service designed to meet the needs of service users.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Organising the receipt of provisions and equipment, ensuring that goods are stored safely and hygienically to regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in food preparation and cooking, and in the working environment.
- Recording food temperatures etc in accordance with food safety legislation.
- Preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes to a high standard to meet the needs of service users.
- Ensuring the kitchen area and equipment is kept clean to the standard required in terms of environmental health and food safety legislation. Setting, monitoring and following the cleaning schedules to ensure standards are met.
- Establishing and developing positive relationships with service users within agreed operational and organisational parameters.
- Communicating effectively with others in the workplace, providing written and verbal information when required according to agreed reporting procedures.
- Contributing towards the monitoring of compliance with health, safety, and security requirements in the workplace.
- Carrying out any other duties which may be required from time to time provided the tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holders capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Qualifications/Training/Education/Experience/Key skills:
Essential:
- Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations, including Food Hygiene.
- Experience of working in a catering environment to specified standards.
- Planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
- Good organiser
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work within Deadlines
Desirable:
- C&G Certificate 706 (1,2 or 3) or equivalent.
- Food Hygiene certificate REHIS
- Experience of cooking in residential care sector
- Ordering/ Stock control
- Preparation of menus
- Supervising the work of other staff
- Baking Skills
- An understanding of mental Health conditions
Personal Qualities:
- Flexible
- Pleasant manner
Other Job Requirements:
Serving meals as and when required.
To attend training and staff meetings as and when required.
Cook
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse problems. As a Cook, you’ll provide catering services to help each and everyone of our service users. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you make this role your own as part of a hard-working and friendly team.
Role Responsibility
To proactively deliver a high quality/person centred catering services that meets the needs of the service users by: -
- Promoting peoples’ rights and responsibilities
- Working as an effective member of the team
- Providing advice and information to Service Users and others where appropriate
- Preparing and delivering well balanced menus to quality standards taking account of any dietary needs
- Ensuring record keeping is always maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements
- Ensuring full risk assessments and risk management is delivered effectively
- Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with Health & Safety requirements and hygiene is always maintained
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- City & Guilds/706/1&2 or equivalent NVQ
- Excellent Food Hygiene
- Ability to monitor food budget
- Able to plan menus
- Stock Control
Running services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people with substance misuse issues, progress a Cook role with real value.
About us
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Cook
Bank Cook
Location: Chesham Leys, Chesham, HP5 3BP
Pay rate: £ 12.43
Contracted hours: 0
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today
Development Co-ordinator Individual Giving Job Description • Membership administration: processing membership applications and renewals – including the print and mailing welcome and lapsed programmes; assisting with volunteer management • Financial duties: accurately recording subscription/donation income on Raiser’s Edge database; batching income to Finance Department; processing purchase orders and Gift Aid claims • Supporter care: dealing with supporter and member correspondence, email and phone enquiries (internal and external); in a timely, tactful and professional manner • Raiser’s Edge Database Maintenance: reporting errors and issues; implementing clean-up procedures; adding records and key details as needed; updating written procedures in a shared location • Wider team administrative support: setting up booking forms for events, processing event bookings; assisting with incoming and outgoing mailings and enquiries, providing support during events where needed, making website updates and supporting the heads of departments as needed People & Organisational Development – January 2026 Person Specification Essential Skills • Ability to work as part of a small team • Ability to organise, meet deadlines and prioritise work • Good numerical skills • Excellent written skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and mail merge • Ability to communicate effectively with the public demonstrating tact and diplomacy at all times • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to work flexible hours from time to time in response to changing priorities and to assist with events in the evening and weekends when required • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database skills • Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office products Desirable • Fundraising, Sales, or Customer Service experience • An active interest in and understanding of RBGE, and a passionate belief in its mission • A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience People & Organisational Development – January 2026
Program Manager, Philippines
Department
Programs
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
Php883,799.25 / Year
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. We’re always on the hunt for curious, passionate, and innovative thinkers to join our team, to help us do what we do better.
An international nonprofit headquartered in New York, our mission is to transform the life of every person impacted by cleft lip and palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide free life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment to our beneficiaries. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 2 million children in 90+ countries to date and we’re just getting started. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
We are looking for Program Manager to join our team in the Philippines. He/she will support the development and implementation of Smile Train programs across his/her assigned regions and provinces in the Philippines. The Program Manager is expected to manage various administrative tasks, working with partners, and reporting to donors to ensure effective implementation of Smile Train programs, in line with regional and global objectives and guidelines.
The Program Manager will report to the Area Director for Southeast Asia. This is a full-time role based in the Philippines, starting as soon as possible. Significant domestic travel is expected (approximately 50%).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Support Area Director for Southeast Asia to implement program activities at partner hospitals in assigned regions and provinces, including the continuous monitoring of progress towards financial, programmatic, and medical (i.e. Smile Train’s safety and quality protocol) compliance.
- Maintain consistent communication and good working relationships with existing partner hospitals, visit hospitals and conduct site visits as requested/needed, and work together to ensure the success of current and future programs.
- Receive, review, and analyze grant requests from local stakeholders, carry out ‘due diligence’ to advise supervisors on whether the requests are in line with Smile Train’s overall strategy and requirements.
- Work with various local vendors to ensure effective and on-time implementation of Smile Train programs.
- Gathering information to develop reports to local donors as requested.
- Maintain good communication with local donors, including receiving and attending to their requests (additional reports, gatherings of information and materials for communications, etc.).
- Develop resources or generate internal reports as needed/requested (this may include material translation).
- Help grow the organization’s brand and raise awareness for Smile Train programs by:
- supporting efforts to share Smile Train’s global messaging locally;
- upholding and furthering best practices in comprehensive cleft care;
- gathering marketing content (e.g. photos/videos/stories, etc.);
- organizing and hosting visits by Smile Train ambassadors, donors/supporters and staff;
- and, supporting supervisors in maintaining good communications and working relationships with all key external stakeholders (e.g. medical professionals, social and voluntary organizations, government functionaries, media, and patients/families).
- Serve as a point of contact for operations within the assigned regions and provinces, communicate regularly with Area Director for Southeast Asia and Regional Director for Asia, and keep the Management informed about all the significant developments and key plans.
- Proactively respond and work with supervisor and Smile Train regional and global teams so as to keep communication channels open, projects integrated, and the organization moving together.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Bachelor's degree and/or higher academic level (master’s degree) in Public Health, Business, Social Sciences, Public Relations or any related course.
- At least 10 years work experience in a leadership or managerial position in reputable non-profit (global charity and NGOs) or for-profit organizations. Experience in fundraising is a plus.
- Exhibits maturity, accountability and integrity in all professional responsibilities
- Demonstrates passion for improving the health and well-being of the children and community
- Highly proficient in English – both oral communication and technical writing skills.
- High degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Zoom, etc.), ability to navigate databa...
Fluff it. Duff it. Score it. Smash it. Whatever you do, just give it a go.
That’s our motto for sport and for life. We’re for jumping right in and going on new adventures together, as a team.
We believe that being more active, like the Christian faith, can change people’s lives forever. And so we’re here to get everyone moving and show them that things are a lot more fun when we’re kicking, diving, riding, rolling, running and jumping around together.
Across Gloucestershire we’re committed to providing the best quality sports coaching and education, with fun and joy being at the heart of all the sessions.
Will you join us?
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Will you join Team Sportily as a Pilates Instructor working primarily in Gloucester, but also perhaps exploring opportunities across our Gloucestershire network?
We’re looking for a qualified Pilates instructor to deliver sessions for our growing Pilates community and explore development opportunities too.Our current offering includes All-ability Pilates, Beginners Pilates, Wellbeing Pilates, Parent and Baby Pilates and Pilates for young people.
You'll be a qualified Pilates instructor, have a Christian faith and be interested in exploring ways to integrate the two.
On our sessional workers bank, we'll work with you to offer you sessions that fit with your availability and that of our clients.
If you'd like to visit us, or find out more before applying, please email hello@sportily.org.uk
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Wysing Arts Centre and St Peter’s School are inviting applications from artists for a paid residency built around an academic year embedded within the school environment.
Now entering its fifth year, this established programme supports sustained creative engagement between an artist and young people. The selected artist will work directly with Year 7 and Year 8 students (ages 11–13), delivering 44 creative workshop sessions on Fridays during term time from September 2026 to June 2027. These workshops form part of the school’s Learn Aspire Exceed (LAE) curriculum, which provides students with enriching experiences beyond the core curriculum.
Find out more on opportunities.
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: CARE MANAGER (REGISTERED) – HCS REDBRIDGE & BARKING&DAGENHAM (R & B&D) ANNUAL SALARY: £35,637 P/A WORKING HOURS: 35 HOURS P/W ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 DAYS + 8 STATUTORY BANK HOLIDAYS REPORTING TO: HR AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR: ALL OPERATIONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS (HCS R & B&D) COMPANY BACKGROUND Apasen is an established and experienced provider of high-quality care services with over 30 years of proven excellence. We are recognised across the care sector for delivering compassionate, person-centred support through our dedicated support workers and care assistants. As a local provider, we work in close partnership with Local Authorities, Clinical Com- missioning Groups (CCGs), and private clients. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older adults, children, and individuals requiring support in their homes and communities. We are passionate about improving lives by delivering safe, effective, caring, respon- sive, and well-led services that enable people to live independently. Our approach supports not only physical needs but also emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Care Manager at Apasen HCS Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham. You will be responsible for the efficient running of our domiciliary care service, quality control, managing the needs of our clients, management of staff and ensuring the delivery of outstanding quality of care. MAIN DUTIES Leadership & Management • Provide strong, visible leadership in line with Apasen’s values and CQC’s Well-Led standards. • Work under the guidance of HR and Business Development Manager, sup- ported by a structured induction and ongoing professional development. • Manage and support staff teams, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective del- egation. • Promote a positive, open, and inclusive culture across the service. Quality & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations and CQC Fundamental Standards. • Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure the service operates within it. • Notify CQC of all notifiable incidents and events in a timely manner. • Ensure all policies and procedures are current, implemented, and regularly re- viewed. • Oversee quality assurance systems, audits, and spot checks to maintain high standards of care. • Conduct regular quality assurance visits and ensure learning from incidents, complaints, and feedback is embedded into practice. • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and records. • Lead on governance systems including audits, risk registers, incident reviews, and action plans • Maintain oversight of medication management, infection control, and health & safety compliance. Service Delivery • Ensure care is safe, person-centred, outcome-focused, and responsive to indi- vidual needs. • Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and reviews in line with legal and regulatory requirements. • Ensure effective rota management and continuity of care. • Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and ensure robust safeguarding practices. • Pro-actively manage and monitor ECM database and ensure invoices are timely submitted to finance with accurate and relevant data. • Plan and monitor the budget for the Service, exercising good cost management and appropriate financial control to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. • Proactively seeks opportunities to improve the effectiveness and quality of the service delivery to achieve better outcomes for clients. • Promotes a culture of safe and effective services. • Promotes a culture of continuous development and learning. Safeguarding Leadership • Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the service, ensuring robust safeguarding practices. • Ensure all staff receive safeguarding training and understand reporting proce- dures. • Liaise with Local Authority Safeguarding Teams and contribute/lead on investi- gations. . Recruitment & Workforce Compliance • Ensure safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks, refer- ences, and right-to-work compliance. • Maintain up-to-date staff files, training records, and supervision logs. • Ensure staff competency assessments are completed and documented. • Ensure all payroll documentation including new starters, staff variations and P45 are collated reviewed and submitted on time to finance and hr. Client Outcomes & Person-Centred Care • Ensure care plans are outcome-focused, regularly reviewed, and co-produced Staff Development & Supervision • Provide regular supervision to Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors (FCS) and ECM, Admin Officer, Out Of Hours Support Officer, Care Workers and other direct reports. • Support staff development, training, and competency ass...
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Male Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bedlington.
The service is male only and anyone applying for the position must hold a full and valid driving licence.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
The person we support is a gentleman in his 50's who lives in his own bungalow in Bedlington. During the day he attends a work placement from 9am until 3.30pm, we support him after this from 3.30pm. The gentleman enjoys spending time in his garden and has a woodwork shop in his garage. He is very able and completes most tasks with a verbal prompt, this includes tasks around his household, medication and personal care.
The shift pattern includes a sleep in and would finish at 9am the following morning.
Further information regarding the person we support will be discussed during interview.
What we're looking for:
· A genuine passion for supporting others.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options:
· Part-time:17hrs
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Due to the nature of this service we are looking for male only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job ID: 35148
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
We are looking for a Full Time (37.5hrs) Male Support Worker for a Mencap service in Bedlington. This Mencap service provides support for two gentlemen. Both tenants are rewarding to work with. They both require a high level of personal care and this involves a lot of moving and handling throughout the day. A driver would be preferred but not essential. Both gentlemen have learning disabilities, one has hemiplegia and a degenerative hip condition and Epilepsy, his communication skills are generally a short sentence or single words so again staff need to be patient when listening to his support needs. This gentleman needs two to one with personal care throughout the day. They use a mobility car and enjoy accessing the community throughout the week. They are visited by family about once a month, and when at home they enjoy watching different sport and movies.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
What we're looking for:
· A genuine passion for supporting others.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
A car driver would be preferred but a driving licence is not essential.
Contract options:
· Full time 37.5hrs
Shift times:
The shift pattern includes a sleep-in, a waking night and a long day. There are also enabling hours throughout the day to support the person to access the community and also to support with personal care during the day.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35076We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
*Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for male only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
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Senior Credit Controller
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Credit ControllerContract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 5 MonthsSalary: £ 30,601.38 per annum (£33,822.62 per annum is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, HybridLocation: Speke, Estuary Boulevard, LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Senior Credit Controller
Carry out financial and administrative activity in relation to invoice processing and enable the effective recovery of debt from sundry debtors on behalf of the Group.
Deputise for the Credit Control team leader.
About you
We are looking for someone with
• Experience of working in a sales ledger / accounts receivable role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of financial controls
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
• Run the billing and invoicing processes
• Report on and process sales invoices and credit notes
• Importing of invoices into accounting system via CSV Excel
• Upload invoices to customer portals
• Send statements to support the credit controllers
• Accurately allocate all customer payments daily
• Weekly / monthly reporting of sales and payments
• Process journals into the accounting system
• Create and maintain customer accounts
• Assist the team leader with streamlining and improving processes
• Provide cover and support to other team members as needed
• Deputise for the Credit Control Team Leader in their absence
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Credit Control Team Leader
• Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure effective delivery of the wider service.
• Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
Person specificationKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential
First Story is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, particularly candidates self-identified as having a disability and/or from a global majority background. We guarantee first-round interviews to candidates who self-identify as having a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the relevant candidate pack. If relevant to you, please tick the box below.
Please also complete our Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Survey online here.
Family Group Conference Coordinator - Untrained, Self-employed
Train to become a Family Group Conference Coordinator
Are you passionate about supporting families and helping them find their own solutions? Would you like to train for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
Daybreak, a registered charity, is looking for new self-employed Independent Coordinators across the South of England. We are offering an opportunity for individuals with relevant experience to train as Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinators and help families tackle challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Once trained, Coordinators work impartially with families and their support networks to facilitate decision-making, develop secure action plans, and ensure every voice is heard. Whether your background is in education, emergency or frontline services, youth work, social work, or adult welfare, your skills can be invaluable in empowering families. Find out more about Family Group Conferences on our website.
Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, and we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from across the South of England.
REQUIREMENTS
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Experience in social care or a role that involves problem-solving in sensitive situations
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Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families
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Strong facilitation skills to bring people together and ensure every voice is heard
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Openness, honesty, and a compassionate approach
HOW TO BECOME A FGC COORDINATOR WITH DAYBREAK
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Learn more about the role by reading our
blog Join an optional
FREE online webinarto learn more about the role. Multiple dates available.- Applyand interview to join our team – see below for recruitment dates.
Complete a
self-funded FGC Coordinator training course; the cost of this course is comparable to the fee for supporting just one family.Payment options are available, please visitour training FAQsfor more information. If you need further information or support with payment, please contact us.
We operate regular recruitment and induction waves. Download the full, detailed schedule below.
Our current recruitment wave key dates are as below:
- Application open:15th January 2026
- Introduction webinars (optional):book your place onEventbrite
- Application close:15th February 2026
- Interviews, virtual:2nd March 2026
- Next suitable training:multiple dates available
- Next group inductions(once trained and passed all recruitment checks): Starting 13 April 2026.
If training or onboarding is delayed at any stage, we will move successful candidates to the next available induction wave. Please see the schedule below for more information.
KEY DETAILS
- Fee Structure:
Outside London: £20 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £22 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.
Chef
Chef
Location: Langford View Care Home, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Pay rate: £15.64 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)
Contracted hours: 44 Hours Per Week
Shift Times: 6:30am -2:00pm various days of the week and every other weekend
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?
Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
At Langford View we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.
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