Chef
Chef
Location: Chesham Leys
Pay rate: £15.45
Contracted hours: 40
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.
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:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company 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, 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.
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Chef
Chef
Location: Thornbury, Gloucester
Pay rate: £16.66 per hour (weekend and NVQ enhancements available)
Contracted hours: 40 Hours per week- 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm
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.
Grace Care Centre is a 70 bed Care Home located on the outskirts of the Historic town of Thornbury. The home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.
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:
- 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.
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Chef
Chef
Location: Burnham, Slough, SL1 7NL
Pay rate: £15.45 per hour
Contracted hours: 40 hours per week, including alternative weekends.
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.
Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas andfacilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.
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
- 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.
An exciting opportunity as a Chef has become available to join the team at Carnoustie Golf Links, as part of the Rookery Restaurant at our prestigious golf course.
This is a permanent position where the successful applicant will work an average of 40 hours a week (on annualised hours). In this role, evening and weekend work will be expected throughout your employment.
In this position, the successful candidate will work closely with the head chef and senior chefs in managing all areas of the kitchen. This will include menu and dish development, managing each section of the kitchen (when required), assisting with food purchasing (using Procure Wizard), ensuring the kitchen's compliance with food hygiene and health and safety legislations, supervising junior team members, assisting the head chef with any management duties and generally ensuring the highest level of standards are maintained to put the restaurant on the local food map.Essential Skills and Behaviours:
o First rate cooking skills with proven restaurant experience
o Have flair and be passionate about what you do
o Being a great team player
o Can maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in all back of house catering areas, and to act when improvements are required (e.g. cleaning, statutory documentation)
o Have a cool and calm demeanour during busy challenging circumstances
Some of our Benefits
- 3 Course 7 Day Golf Season Ticket
- Free uniform.
- Free meals on shift.
- A fair tips system – paid out Monthly.
- 31 days holiday allowance. (Pro rata).
- National HR Cherries Awards 'Wellbeing in the Workplace' Winner 2023
- National HR Cherries Awards 'Employer of Choice' Finalist 2022
- Matched workplace pension and 3x death in service assurance.
- Fantastic discounts in all areas of the business:
- 20% food discount in the Rookery restaurant
- 35% discount in the Pro Shop
- Employee assistance programme
- Christmas Day and New Years day off
- Guaranteed winter holidays over the festive period due to closure of the restaurant and kitchen for 2 weeks in January to provide our team with a well-earned break.
- Free on-site parking
- Fantastic career and development opportunities.
At Carnoustie, we pride ourselves on being a world leading golf destination, holding our values of Authenticity, Inclusivity, Sustainability and Innovation and Development at the heart of all that we achieve. Joining our team would mean upholding these values in all aspects of working life, striving to enhance our customer experience is every way possible.
Chef
Full time | Castlewood
We are currently recruiting a Chef for Castlewood care Home, it is a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Clitheroe
At Castlewood we’re redefining Elderly Care – come and join us.
Castlewood Home is a brand new, state-of-the-art care home for the elderly, opening in the heart of Clitheroe. Part of the well-established Eric Wright Group, Castlewood has been designed to offer more than just care, we offer community, dignity, and purpose. With modern facilities including a dedicated gym, beautiful living spaces, and personalised care plans, Castlewood is where older people can truly thrive.
At Castlewood, we deliver person-centred care that celebrates individuality. Every resident’s story, preferences, and goals shape the care they receive. Whether it’s a morning workout in the gym, a favourite home-cooked meal, or a quiet moment of connection, we’re here to make life meaningful
As one of our Chefs, you’ll do more than prepare meals — you’ll create experiences. You’ll craft dishes that reflect individual tastes, dietary needs, and cultural preferences, using the freshest ingredients, making food a daily highlight for our residents.
What You’ll Do:
- Help plan and prepare nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents’ needs
- Work closely with care team to support dietary requirements and preferences
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation
- Contribute to menu development with creativity and care
- Help create a warm, welcoming dining experience that feels like home.
- Assist the Head Chef to manage the food budget to ensure no wastage
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience as a Chef, ideally in care, healthcare, or hospitality
- Knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and nutrition for older people
- A flair for cooking and a heart for service
- Strong organisational skills and a commitment to excellence
- Efficiency using all ingredients and minimising waste
- A team spirit and a desire to make a meaningful impact
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A modern, well-equipped kitchen in a beautiful new care home
- Opportunities for training and career development
- A supportive team and a chance to shape Castlewood from the start
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you believe food is love, comfort, and connection, and you want to cook with purpose then we’d love to hear from you.
Our values guide everything we do:Compassion • Dignity • Community • Trust • Excellence
Castlewood Homes is part of the Eric Wright Group. We have a fantastic history, from our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. As a Group, we own a diverse Commercial Investment Property Portfolio in the Northwest of England. This portfolio plays a pivotal role in the operation of our Trading Businesses as well as supporting the Groups Charitable activities through the Eric Wright Charitable Trust.
Our ethos
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All manag...
Chef - Hitchin
Job Description
Chef
Location: Hitchin
Salary: £13.39 per hour
Hours: 32.5 per week
Monday and Wednesday 7.00-14.00
Thursday 7.00-19.00
Alternate weekends 7.00-14.00
30 minute unpaid break on long day
Uniform provided
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To prepare and cook meals to the standard set by Brainkind and to supervise the kitchen and Catering Assistant staff in the absence of the Head Chef.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To ensure that all food is correctly and safely prepared, stored, and presented in a way which meets agreed Brainkind standards
- Responsible to ensure all equipment is left clean at end of the shift in line with systems in place
- Responsible to ensure recording of cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules is in line with Brainkind policies and procedures
- To report equipment faults, repair and maintenance needs in line with local procedures
- To record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures
- To report any unmet training need in use of equipment or processes
- Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This post holds no budgetary responsibility but will be expected to ensure costs and expenditures are kept within agreed limits
- Accountable for the use and safety of materials, components, products, and equipment. This includes the responsibility for the performance of procedures
- Responsible to deputise for the Head Chef by providing catering service within available resources and to ensure that all catering staff follow Brainkind policies and procedures
- Accountable to assist the Head Chef to provide services that meet the Brainkind and regulatory body standards
ABOUT YOU:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene or higher
- NVQ or SVQ Level 2 General Catering or equivalent
- Previous experience of working in kitchens
- Demonstrable skills in cooking for large groups of people and an ability to cater for varying dietary needs
- Knowledge of regulations, e.g. COSHH, Health & Safety, HACCP
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work closely with service users and communicate effectively with them
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Competent IT skills
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
- A competitive rate of £13.39 per hour
- 33 Days AL
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Company Pension
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. W...
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £13.24 per hour
Location Govan, Glasgow
Expiry 02/02/2026 23:59
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Quarriers is currently recruiting Chefs for our cutting-edge William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC) located in Govan! If variety and food creativity is your spice for life, then this is the perfect role for you!
Your new opportunity
We are looking for a Chef who will manage and deliver creative meals daily for patients and staff within WQSEC. You will bring a flair for cooking and flourish in an environment where people have life changing experiences while being assessed for epilepsy and treatment outcomes.
As the Chef you will play a key role in preparing nutritious tailored meals in line with patient dietary needs, and ensuring each person has a positive dining experience. You will be responsible for managing catering supplies, auditing and the opportunity to be creative designing menus which satisfy patients leaving them feeling fulfilled. You will support the Development Manager with corporate events, providing buffet lunches and ensuring that customer service is delivered to the highest standard.
Working pattern: We have a part time positions available - offering 15 hours over 2 days per week over 7. We believe in a flexible approach, where work life balance plays a huge part! Working hours will be 10am – 6pm. A level of flexibility is required as you will be expected to cover team annual leave and arranged corporate events with the provision of appetising food to people who utilise the centre’s conference space.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Creativity and understanding of food to be able to design and cater to individual dietary needs.
- Food hygiene certificate, Health & Safety and Infection Control is essential.
- Previous experience mentoring and supporting staff.
- Skills and experience of working in a similar environment or at least 2 years of related experience in another setting cooking and meal preparation.
- Awareness of Environmental Health Standards.
- Flexible and reliable.
- The ability to work efficiently on your own in a kitchen, covering all tasks from prep to cooking to final clear up.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚 Training & development opportunities
❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨👩👧 Family-friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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- Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B23 5LD
- £13.31 - £13.31 Per Hour
- Permanent * Part time
- Posted: Monday, January 12, 2026
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Do you have experience as a hands on Chef? If so, come and join us!
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef to join us at our modern Retirement Village, based in Birmingham. You will provide an excellent quality dining experience for residents and in return will receive a competitive salary of £15,615 pa pro-rata.
The role:
- Role: Chef
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week
- Salary: £13.31 ph (£15,615 pa pro-rata of FTE)
- Location: New Oscott Village, 25 Fosseway Drive, Birmingham, B23 5LD
Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.
What will you do as our Chef?
- Be responsible for providing homemade traditional meals
- Offer residents an excellent choice of meals which provide good nutritional value
- Assist with other kitchen duties and ensure HACCP is followed
- Ensure the menus are prepared within budget
Our ideal Chef will :
- Have experience of working in a similar environment
- Ideally be qualified to QFC / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Possess high kitchen standards
- Have a presence at front of house.
Benefits:
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Chef.
This Chef role will be subject to satisfactory references and Home Office right to work clearance. The role may be subject to satisfactory DBS check.
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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Huddersfield Mission
Kitchen Team Member
- Part Time
Kitchen Team Member
Employer: Huddersfield Mission
Responsible to: Centre Manager
Salary £12.60 per hour, 10 Hours a week 9.30 to 11.30am, Monday to Friday
Our community café is a welcoming and safe space for all, including some people with a range of additional support needs. We offer freshly prepared, nutritious meals at low cost, served with dignity and respect. As a Kitchen Team Member, you’ll play a key role in helping us deliver this service, supporting with food preparation, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring every customer feels valued and cared for.
Job Summary
- Prepare, cook and serve food and drinks
- Support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen and café at all times
- Deliver excellent customer service to all café users
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the café
- Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of volunteers and customers
- Promote the support available from the wider Mission team
Main Responsibilities
Food Service
- Be familiar with the café’s daily operations and routines
- Meal and buffet preparation and cooking
- Serve customers in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Ensure that all customers are treated equally and are appropriately catered for
- Report any complaints raised by customers to the Centre Manager
- Participate in ordering, purchasing, receiving, and checking food supplies
- Support the correct storage and rotation of stock
- Operate the till and handle cash, following financial procedures
Hygiene and Health & Safety
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and promote cleanliness among others using the kitchen.
- Complete Basic Food Hygiene training and participate in refresher courses as required.
- Follow systems for cleaning and maintaining a hygienic café environment in line with the HACCP Plan.
- Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Follow all health and safety procedures in the building, including fire safety, accident reporting, and keeping work areas safe for staff and visitors
- Immediately report any faulty equipment or hygiene concerns to the Centre Manager
- Maintain accurate records to comply with Health and Safety, COSHH and HACCP regulations
- Participate in scheduled deep cleans of the kitchen and café areas
Other Duties
- Manage routine issues in the café following established policies and procedures
- Provide day-to-day support to volunteers, contributing to a collaborative and efficient team environment
- Participate in regular team and staff meetings and training
- To work flexibly and undertake any duties to support the Premises Team, cleaning rooms and facilities and preparing rooms for all users
- Undertake any other additional duties, as identified by the Centre Manager, that are appropriate to your role and capability and meet the needs of Huddersfield Mission
Qualifications
- Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen operations
- Strong culinary skills with a focus on food safety practices
- Background in catering or restaurant environments
- Ability to efficiently prepare meals and manage kitchen tasks
- Familiarity with serving techniques and customer service in a dining setting
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- The post holder must be aware of and comply with all Mission policies including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
- The working hours 10 hours per week. The normal hours of work 9.30am to 11.30am Monday to Friday, However, the post-holder may be required to work flexibly, by prior arrangement, to meet the needs of the organisation
- This post is paid £12.60 per hour (living wage)
- Paid annual leave: 25 days and public holidays (both pro-rata)
- The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months
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Chef (0364)
At Amica Care, food is about far more than nutrition. It's about comfort, dignity, choice, and joy.
We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals that truly enhance daily life for our residents.
About the role
You'll play a key role in preparing and serving meals that meet individual dietary, cultural and medical needs, while helping create a warm, welcoming dining experience. Working closely with care and nursing colleagues, you'll adapt meals day-to-day to support residents' wellbeing, independence and enjoyment.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing and serving meals in line with planned menus and individual dietary requirements
- Supporting residents with modified textures, allergies and specialist diets
- Assisting with menu planning, including seasonal and themed meals, and listening to resident preferences
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness (HACCP/COSHH)
- Keeping accurate food safety, temperature and dietary records
- Supporting stock control, deliveries and kitchen organisation
- Helping supervise kitchen assistants and contribute to a positive team culture
- Catering for special occasions such as birthdays and celebrations.
About you
You'll be someone who:
- Is kind, patient and genuinely cares about older people and those with disabilities and dementia
- Takes pride in preparing food that looks good, tastes good and feels right
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Stays calm and organised in a busy kitchen environment
- Communicates well and values collaboration.
What you'll bring
Essential
- Catering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or above)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
- Experience in a similar role, ideally in a care or healthcare setting
- Knowledge of special diets, texture modification and allergens.
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- First Aid knowledge
- Experience supporting or supervising others.
Why Amica Care?
Because we put people before process. Our values are lived every day, in how we care for residents, support one another, and take pride in creating a place that feels like home.
If you believe food should be nourishing in every sense of the word, we'd love to hear from you.
- Location:Ernstell House
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Working Schedule:Full-time
- Days/Nights:Days
- Working Hours:22
- Pay Rate:£14.45 Per Hour
- Your Charity Investing Every Penny You Spend Into A Healthier & Happier West Lothian
- Xcite Whitburn -Pool, sauna and steam room will be closed from 13:30 on the 14th March due to a party.
- Xcite Whitburn -Currently, the sauna is out of order and not available for public use.
Job Reference:
WINGIREC15.5
Hours Of Work:
Working 15.5 hours per week with fixed hours covering Reception on a 2-week rota as detailed below with an additional 8 hours per week working as Gym Instructor arranged on a flexible basis, providing cover during busy periods, holidays, and staff absences. Good availability is preferred and wherever possible, working hours will be agreed in advance.
Week 1 Sunday 8:45am - 4:45pm covering Reception
Week 2 Monday 8:15am - 3:15pm covering Reception
Benefits:
- Free Xcite membership & discounted family membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- up to 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Discount store vouchers through our Benefits Portal
- Pension contributions up to 15%
- Ongoing training and development
- Uniform provided
Salary:
£12.60 per hour
The Role:
At Xcite we believe that fitness is for everyone. Our mission is to create a positive, inclusive environment where members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel supported and motivated to achieve their personal goals.
Are you passionate about fitness and motivating others to reach their goals? We’re looking for an energetic and reliable Gym Instructor to join our team at Xcite Winchburgh.
What you’ll do:
- Support and motivate members from all walks of life, fitness levels, and backgrounds
- Provide safe, inclusive, and effective exercise guidance
- Help maintain a welcoming, positive, and respectful gym environment
Applicants should hold a relevant Gym Instructor qualification.
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Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals during challenging times? Do you thrive in a role that blends compassion, organisation, and teamwork? Forward Trust is seeking a dedicated Prison Visits Centre Reception Worker to join our dynamic Connections Team at HMP Millsike.
This is a pivotal role in delivering our core Connections Services, which include:
- Connections Visits
- Family and Relationship Support
- Health, Wellbeing & Substance Misuse Services
As the first point of contact for visitors to the prison, you’ll help create a welcoming and respectful environment, easing the emotional stress of visits while ensuring security and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and register visitors, ensuring punctuality and accurate documentation
- Create a calm, supportive reception environment to reduce visitor anxiety
- Provide practical advice, emotional support, and signposting to relevant services
- Collaborate with Family & Relationship Practitioners and external agencies
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold security protocols
- Manage the Visits Helpline and respond to enquiries promptly
- Keep the reception area clean, organised, and stocked with resources
- Serve refreshments and assist with special visits or family events
Partnership & Collaboration
- Work closely with prison security staff to ensure safe and smooth visits
- Support multi-disciplinary team meetings and safeguarding discussions
- Liaise with external agencies to provide holistic support to visitors
Continuous Improvement & Safeguarding
- Collect visitor feedback to improve service delivery
- Monitor visitor flow and report operational issues
- Stay up-to-date through training and development
- Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and security policies
Administration & Flexibility
- Maintain accurate visitor logs and incident reports
- Handle calls and enquiries related to visits
- Support a clean, welcoming reception space
- Flexibility required, including evenings and weekends
Why Join Us?
At Forward Trust, we believe in second chances and strong connections. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of prisoners and their families—offering support, dignity, and hope.
This position will include evening and weekend working
This job is subject to enhanced DBS and Prison Vetting, a start date will not be confirmed until this has been completed
Gas and Electrical Technical Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Gas and Electrical Technical Manager - Property ServicesContract Type: PermanentSalary: £58,451.1 per annumWorking Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, HybridLocation: Camden, LondonIf 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.
Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties.
Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to our customers’ homes via our in-house team and a variety of contractors and service providers who are employed on our behalf. This includes repairs to general needs, leasehold, market rent and our specialist Care and Support schemes. Our work also includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks.
The difference you will make as a Gas and Electrical Technical Manager - Property Services
To lead, manage, and oversee the quality assurance and compliance auditing functions for all building services across Riverside’s property portfolio. This includes accountability for compliance relating to gas, heating, hot water, water pumps, electrical systems, Heat Interface Units (HIUs), and Heat Stores, as well as managing and supporting the associated compliance auditors. The role ensures the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and quality of work delivered by both Riverside’s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and external contractors, while safeguarding Riverside’s essential accreditations (Gas Safe Registration, NICEIC Registration, and related compliance frameworks).About you
We are looking for someone with
• Qualifications in building services management, compliance auditing, or a relevant tech-nical discipline.
• Extensive experience managing compliance and quality assurance in building services, specifically within gas, heating, hot water, electrical systems, and related areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations, including:
o Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
o BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
o Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
o Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations
o Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
o CDM Regulations
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing compliance auditors and teams.
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 ...
Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Milton Keynes
Job Description
Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 per annum FTE DOE (£38,673 - £44,938 pro rata DOE)
Hours: 21hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Thomas Edward Mitton House, part of Brainkind provides care and support for up to 16 people who have acquired brain injury and have a range of cognitive, physical and/or emotional symptoms following their brain injury.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Brainkind, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within BIRT. To provide clinical leadership and direction for the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Brainkind service across a designated service, including the clinical leadership of the multi/inter disciplinary team and support worker staff within designated service and other related BIRT services in the region.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a high level of expertise for specialist psychological assessment and neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to TEM House and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user’s care.
- To complete preadmission assessments, developing highly specialist, collaborative and holistic neurobehavioral formulations of an individual’s rehabilitation needs, including the development of SMART goals.
- To be competent to support development of neurobehavioral rehabilitation within the Service, supported by the clinical director and clinical leadership team.
- To coordinate Service User’s care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/ clinical lead.
- To formulate and implement plans of highly specialist psychological and/or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice. You will take the lead in very complex cases, oversee the care plans and neurobehavioral rehabilitation guidelines, providing support to other psychologists and the rest of the multi/inter disciplinary team.
- To support the multi/inter disciplinary team in the process of developing person centred, holistic goals based around personal values and social participation.
- To be responsible for providing a highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological perspective in the multi/inter disciplinary assessment of service users and their families particularly for complex cases. You will contribute highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological advice to the multi/inter disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaborat...
Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Horsham
Job Description
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Location: Horsham
Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE
Hours: 35hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within Kerwin Court, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your responsibilities will include:
- ensuring the provision and development of high quality, innovative, and evidence based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
- providing specialist psychological assessment of our service users, using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, structured observations and interviews; - formulating and implementing specialist psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice;
- contributing highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and supervising their implementation; - undertaking psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and advising team members appropriately;
- participating in multidisciplinary team meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; - Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service and to report to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
ABOUT YOU:
What are we looking for?
- The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working.
- We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects.
- You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit.
- We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
- A competitive salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme ...