Shop Supervisor - Castleford Furniture Shop
- Location:34 Albion St, Castleford
- Earnings:£23950.00 to £23950.00
Shop Supervisor - Castleford Furniture Shop
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice Furniture Shop Castleford, WF10 1EN
Salary: £23,950 (FTE), £12.25 per hour
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (including some weekend working)
Are you a retail professional with a passion for customer service and a heart for charity? We are looking for a motivated and community-focused Shop Supervisor to help lead the team at our Castleford Furniture shop.
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.
About the Role
As Shop Supervisor, you’ll support the Shop Manager in running the day-to-day operations of the Castleford Furniture shop. You’ll be key in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, and leading a team of dedicated volunteers. When deputising for the Shop Manager, you’ll confidently take charge to ensure the shop runs smoothly and profitably.
Due to the nature of donated stock, the role involves regular manual handling, including lifting, moving and positioning donated furniture and other heavy items. You will work safely and in line with manual handling guidance, using equipment and team support where appropriate.
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Have retail experience, ideally in a supervisory role
- Have excellent customer service and communication skills
- Be confident taking and making telephone calls and using a booking system to arrange collections and deliveries
- Be able to organise, prioritise and work to sales targets
- Process donated stock efficiently and maintain high merchandising standards
- Be flexible, positive and have a proactive approach to team leadership
- Recruit, train and support volunteers
- Have experience selling higher-value items such as furniture or large goods (desirable)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
In our most recent staff survey:
- All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
- 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
You’ll become part of a passionate team helping raise vital funds to support patients and families across our community. We offer training, support, and a chance to develop your retail career while making a real difference.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Madison Barnecutt, Castleford Furniture Shop Manager:
📧 mbarnecutt@pwh.org.uk
📞 01977 556836
Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2026 at 11:59pm
We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.
Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.
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Bank Community Support Worker - Norfolk
Req # 758
Norfolk, UK
Job Description
Posted Thursday 29 January 2026 at 02:00
Community Bank Support Worker
Norfolk
Salary: Up to £13.75 per hour
Hours: 35 hours a week with Sleep-Ins.
Here is your opportunity to start a career in community support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.
Working in rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.
We have full and part-time roles on offer.
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’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
We are a passionate and committed team, delivering a high standard of care and rehabilitation. Our Support Workers and wider team thrive on working together to enable the people we support to be as independent as possible and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
About you
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
- A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
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. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button
**Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and s...
Our mission is to support the 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. As a diocese, we work closely with our schools which, together, educate 14,000 pupils. We are looking for an experienced education professional with successful senior leadership experience to lead our team from September, following the retirement of the current postholder. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is both rewarding and varied and involves:
- Providing a range of support, training and advice to Headteachers and Governors
- Leading a small and highly effective team
- Leading the work of the Diocesan Board of Education, developing policy as the national education landscape changes
- Promoting education in Suffolk and representing the diocese as the lead on education
- Working across the diocese more widely as a senior member of diocesan staff
- Working with the Department for Education and local authority on a range of school issues
- Working as part of a strong and supportive network of national and regional Directors of Education and with the Church of England’s National Society for Education on policy development and issues
If you love schools and can demonstrate the following criteria we would love to hear from you:
- Successful experience as a senior leader in education
- Collaborative leadership and management skills
- The ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively
- A deep commitment to Church of England schools
£75k-£79k per annum
Full-time – 35 hours per week
Permanent appointment from September 2026
Closing date: 9 February at 5.00pm 2026
Interview date: 2 March 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer and the DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check.
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.
Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
For further information please email Jane Sheat, Diocesan Director of Education or call on 07884 232231.
Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ should be sent to: HR at HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ. Please note: Applications will only be accepted via our application form. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.
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Support Worker - Residential (Finch)
Location: Finch, Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week,
Salary: £12.21 per hour
(plus £62 per night sleep-in rate)
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship
Good public transport routes – close to train and bus stations / We also provide a staff transport service
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Paid Trainingand opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS Check(we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible Work Arrangementswith the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Annual Leave(including Bank Holidays) pro-rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service
- Nest PensionandDeath in Service Benefit
- Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance ProgrammeandMental Health First Aiders
- 20% Discountat Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted Menuat the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees
- Refer a Friend Scheme– earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
We know it's not always easy to get to work without a car, and with increasing fuel prices we want to help our staff get to us in an easy and cost-effective way.We are very pleased to now offer a free shuttle bus service for our staff coming to the Cornford Lane site!
- Weatherspoon’s/Tonbridge Castle
- Tonbridge Station
- Upper Grosvenor Road
- Tunbridge Wells Station
- Liptraps Lane
- Notcutts
- Cornford Lane
We recognise that good support workers come from all walks of life.
Whether you have years of care experience or no experience at all, if you are a caring person, passionate about empowering others and ready to learn new skills we think you could be a great fit at Aspens!
About the Role:
At Aspens, we have over 100 years of experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum as well as children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities or complex needs. We are here to provide practical and emotional support at all levels of independence, in everyday environments and in the community so that each member of our extended family is empowered to live the way they choose. In fact, our most powerful advances come from the people we support, because they tell us how it should be.
Due to the variety within our services and the different support needs of the individuals we work with; the role of a Support Worker is one with great diversity and challenges for employees at any stage of their career.
The role of a Support Worker can range from team based or lone working care roles. As a support worker the day-to-day tasks that you will be required to complete can include:
- Supporting service users with administratio...
Home: Henley House
Location: Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6TB
Pay details: £40,000.00 – £42,000.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Shifts: Monday to Friday plus every other weekend (Flexibility required)
Posted date: 29/01/2026
Closing date: 06/02/2026
Job Description: Care Unit Manager – Job Description
Person Specification:
Care Unit Manager – Person SpecificationHow to Apply
Email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to recruitment@greensleeves.org.uk
You have seen hundreds of care jobs today, why are we different?
At Greensleeves Care, we’re not driven by profit, we’re driven by purpose. As an award winning, not-for-profit charity, every penny we earn goes straight back into our homes, our people, and the people we care for. That means better quality, better training, better benefits, and most importantly, better care, for everyone!
Join us and be part of a modern care organisation that puts compassion first, celebrates your growth, and empowers you to build a rewarding career you can be proud of. For our people, not shareholders!
As a Care Unit Manager, you will;
- Assist the Registered Manager by leading the care team in achieving and where possible exceeding, care standards determined by CQC, Local Authority Contract Monitoring, and internal bench marking at the Home.
- Work with the care team and Home Manager to solve common operational issues and develop action plans to effectively improve the care and quality of the Home in accordance with Greensleeves Care policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with the statutory, government registration bodies, professional partners and contract monitoring teams to ensure that the home conforms to best practice guidelines and Trust expectation in the delivery of care to residents.
- Maintain close working relationships with professional partners to achieve successful clinical care outcomes, and achievement of management performance objectives.
To apply, you will have;
- QCF Level 4 in care or other relevant qualification
- Experience of managing staff in a Residential and Dementia Care Home
- Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS
- High level of care knowledge
- An understanding of person centered-care
Rewards & Benefits Package
- 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Free learning and development
- Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
- Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)
- Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
- Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
- Free DBS
DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
- Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions
- Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading
- Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note that this role is open to UK-based candidates only
...Cook - Clannalba
Clannalba Cook
Location: Clannalba Service, Lamington, Biggar – ML12 6HP £13.61 per hour (inclusive of Rural Allowance)
£26,192 per annum pro rata (inclusive of Rural Allowance)
Part time – 28 hours per week
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
Reference: SA1134
Embracing difference, leading change
Join our team at Clannalba as a Cook and use your passion for cooking or baking to make a meaningful impact!
You’ll play a vital role in creating nutritious, delicious meals for the people we support, working within a close-knit and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a variety of mealstailored to dietary needs and preferences.
- Organise and oversee serving of meals to ensure an enjoyable dining experience.
- enjoyable dining experience.
- Maintain high standardsof kitchen, food hygiene and food storage.
Whether you’re experienced in the kitchen or just have a love for cooking, we provide full training and mentorship to help you succeed!
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for individuals who share Scottish Autism’s values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!
Flexibility to work 2 out of 4 weekends. Weekday shifts 8:30am - 6pm, weekend shifts: 9:30am - 6pm. Can be discussed further at interview.
Successful candidate to have knowledge of Cook Safe and food allergens.
Full job description HERE:
For more information about the role, please contact Jennifer Somerville by email: Jennifer.Somerville@scottishautism.org
Why Join Us?
- We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefitsHERE
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: 12th February 2026
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
Registered Charity No. SC009068
Family Law Clinic Legal Adviser
Apply before midday on 12 February 2026.
Job summary
- Salary
- £30,181 - £32,021 pro rata
- Location
- Teignbridge
- Workplace
- Hybrid working
- Contract
- Fixed term contract, until 28 February 2027
- Hours per week
- 30
How to apply
You can check for more information and how to apply.
Interviews will take place on 24 February 2026.
About the role
This role aims to provide a service to people who would otherwise be denied access to legal advice. The purpose of this role is to support the Legal Services Manager to fulfil the purpose of the Family Law Clinic by undertaking legal research and providing legal advice and casework on family law matters to litigants in person across Devon.
The successful applicant will be based in the Newton Abbot office or can be home based after a successful induction period. Occasionally, work at other locations may be required.
In view of the specialist nature of the role, the successful candidate must be in possession of a qualifying law degree and have experience of providing legal advice - specifically in the area of family law.
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Location
To lead the Skills Partnerships function for UCS College Group, driving high-quality employer engagement and conversion across Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and wider workforce development programmes. The postholder owns the process from proposal to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for employers while achieving ambitious growth and income targets.
The Skills Partnership Manager will build strong regional and national networks to drive repeat business and expand the Group’s footprint within local communities. They will ensure the team is commercially focused, data-driven and confident in articulating the full range of the Group’s skills offer.
Working in close collaboration with internal curriculum, compliance and operations teams, the postholder will ensure all proposals are aligned with delivery capability and market demand. They will also work closely with the Customer Insight Manager to translate market intelligence and funding changes into actionable growth strategies.
This is a strategic management role within the Future Skills & Growth Team, reporting directly to the Group Director – Future Skills & Growth. This is a high-impact, commercially minded role designed for a motivated professional who thrives on growth, innovation and results. The role is designed for a commercially focused, proactive leader who wants to make a real impact on regional and national skills growth.
Some evening and regional travel will be required to attend events, partnership meetings and business forums.
UCS College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding includes supporting physical and psychological wellbeing by safeguarding them from all forms of abuse.
We are a diverse organisation with the vision to be a world class education and training organisation.
Our values are:
Passionate and excited about learning
Inclusive and supportive
Responsive to student, employer and community needs
Always aspiring to the highest standards
Professional and enterprising
Innovative and creative
Friendly and welcoming
Join us and make a difference.
Cleaning Team Leader - further particulars
Listed by University of St Andrews Students' Association
Applying
equal opportunities formand email them to UnionHR@st-andrews.ac.uk, or post to Students' Association, St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UZ.
Salary
from £23,606.00 Pro rata (£12.52 per hour)Hours
10.00 Saturday & Sunday, 07:30 – 12:30 (more hours may be available, subject to negotiation)Details
The Association
The University of St Andrews Students’ Association sits at the heart of the Campus - recently voted as one of the leading Universities in the UK, ranked first in the UK by the Guardian and Times/Sunday Times and with a reputation to protect. ?With over 10,000 members and as the primary entertainments venue for students we provide a range of services and support a thriving scene with over 140 affiliated societies and student networks.
Our Housekeeping Team is an intrinsic part of our overall operation supporting the Building Manager and Duty Facilities Manager to maintain the upkeep of the Union Estate.?
The Position
CLEANING Team Leader FURTHER PARTICULARS
Casual Contract
Hours of work
10 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday, 07:30 – 12:30 (more hours may be available, subject to negotiation).
Additional Benefits??
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On shift staff discount
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Free staff parking
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Staff discount scheme to local and national services
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Cycle to work Scheme and subsidised local bus travel (75% discount)
Salary £23,606 pro rata (£12.52 per hour)
Your role
To lead a small team of casual, primarily student cleaners, Saturday & Sunday from 7.30am. Supervising the team, providing support and determining the cleaning needs of the building daily in collaboration with the duty porter, you are responsible for ensuring the cleaners operate well and with efficiency while they are here.
You will undertake cleaning duties to supplement and compliment the cleaners, allowing for you to effectively supervise their activities while helping the cleaning tasks to be completed. You will take primary responsibility for cleanliness of the building, inspecting your teams work, noting completion of tasks set.
You will also undertake ancillary cleaning tasks including but not limited to, offices and meeting rooms.
Description of Specific Duties
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Opening building on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Work with the duty porters to ensure SASA building is opened & cleaning duties completed on time.
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Ensure adherence to established cleaning standards and procedures.
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Supervise cleaning staff to ensure they complete cleaning duties as necessary e.g. task allocation.
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Address any areas of poor staff performance or conduct and provide support and development as required in order to raise standards.
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Training staff in the use of cleaning equipment as necessary.
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Undertake general cleaning duties as and when required.
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Actively encourage staff, students and other building users to recycle waste.
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Dispose of rubbish & recycling from areas throughout the building on a regular basis.
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Be a key holder for the building & ensure safe custody of all keys within their control.
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Report building, fabric or equipment faults to Duty Facilities Manager or authorised delegate.
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Ensure cleaning cupboards are correctly stocked & all cleaning equipment is available for use.
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Inspection of cleaning equipment on a regular basis.
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Controlling and monitoring the usage of cleaning materials to avoid or minimize waste and/or misuse.
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Delivery of stock to the Old Union Coffee Shop on occasion.
Person Specification