Nursing
Healthcare Support Worker
Healthcare Support Worker (Bank)
Tees | Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc
£12.33 per hour
Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
As a Support Worker on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will need to be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
As a Healthcare Support worker, you will:
-
Put patient care first
-
Carry out administrative duties
-
Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery
-
Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients
-
Meet the needs of every individual
-
Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
Healthcare Scheme
Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).
Overtime
For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.
Relevant Stories
Sharing memorable experiences.
Hints & Tips
Help with your application.
Once you’ve found the right role for you, you can apply online. All you need to do at this stage is submit your CV, a covering email, and a few personal details.
...Non-Executive NGI Programme Board Member
The John Innes Centre is an independent, world-leading centre of excellence in plant science, genetics and microbiology located on the Norwich Research Park. JIC performs cutting-edge, high-quality fundamental, strategic and applied research and is one of eight BBSRC strategically funded Research Institutes. You can read more about us here.
We are looking to appoint an Independent Member for our Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme Board with significant experience in management of change involving major capital infrastructure investment and business change designed to enable the delivery of benefits. It may be advantageous for candidates to have recent experience as a member of an executive or non-executive board or committee and experience of successful leadership in an academic, research or commercial environment.
The role
The successful candidate will support the NGI Programme Board in overseeing the delivery of a c. £400m programme of investment comprising phased roll-out of infrastructure renewal and refurbishment across its campus on the Norwich Research Park (NRP). The investment aims to improve sustainability of the infrastructure and deliver defined benefits through improved business activities.
This role will bring the NGI Programme Board specific expertise in major public sector programme delivery with a view to ensuring good governance and appropriate challenge.
Delivering the NGI vision
The Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) programme will deliver world-class facilities for the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) at the Norwich Research Park, supporting their Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet vision. Central to the programme is a new laboratory and support building that brings all JIC and TSL researchers together in a flexible, modern workplace designed to enable cutting-edge research, training, and collaboration. The building will be outward-looking, well-integrated with its surroundings, and act as a national hub for plant and microbial science, attracting collaborators, staff, and visitors.
The objectives of the investment are to:
• Create a world-leading hub with state-of-the-art facilities which will harness the collaborative environment of the Norwich Research Park and create a unique asset for UK science in line with the UK Plant Science Research Strategy.
• Connect a critical mass of research and technical expertise under one roof. Improving connectivity across the NRP.
• Create an inspiring work environment.
• The hub will attract the world’s best scientists and new businesses to Norwich, fostering interactions and catalysing new initiatives to ensure the UK remains a partner of choice for collaboration.
Inspiring the next generation of researchers, innovators and technical experts.
• Deliver a Net Zero Carbon solution based on the latest low carbon design technology.
The ideal post holder
The NGI Programme Board currently comprises senior executives of JIC (John Innes Centre), TSL (The Sainsbury Laboratory) and EI (Earlham Institute), together with an independent non-executive member of JIC Governing Council as Chair. Additionally, a senior representative of BBSRC/UKRI as the principal funder is also a member of the NGI Programme Board.
The appointed member is expected to:
• Take part in ensuring the business of the NGI Programme Board is carried out efficiently, effectively, and in a manner appropriate for the proper conduct of public business and in the best interest of the charitable purpose of JIC.
• Engage through making rational and constructive contributions to debate and to make their knowledge and expertise available to the NGI Programme Board as opportunity arises.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and regulations relating to JIC’s charitable status and ensuring that the NGI Programme Board acts in accordance with the rules, regulations and guidance laid down by JIC Governing Council.
• Make use of skills and experience when exercising their responsibilities and play a full part in the taking of decisions.
• Act as a representative of JIC with key stakeholder
Additional information
The postholder will commit approximately 8 – 12 days per year including attending Programme Board meetings every other month on site in Norwich and preparation time for reading papers etc. The term of the appointment is for a minimum of three years, with the possibility of serving a second term subject to approval.
The role can be carried out remotely; however, it would be desirable where possible to attend in-...
Sous Chef
Full-time (40 hours per week)
We currently have a unique opportunity to join our team.
The railway offers a wide variety of services which include working aboard our prestigious 1920’s Golden Arrow dining train, preparing full afternoon tea as well as early evening supper specials and a more traditional offering in the Bessemer Arms. We run a number of events throughout the year, ranging from railway enthusiast events to family orientated events where you can meet Paddington, Dinosaurs and Robots. No two days are the same!
Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.
They must have all relevant catering and hygiene qualifications.
The role requires weekend work, but offers a good work/life balance with few evening shifts, typically one per week in the main season. Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.
Benefits:
- 21 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Membership of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
- 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network for you and your family (railcard can be applied for after a successful probation period).
If you would like any further information or to apply, please contact Head Chef Lee Moulding at:
lee.moulding@bluebell-railway.com
Position offers a competitive salary. Closing date for applications 8th February 2026.
Sous Chef
As the Sous Chef at Storyhouse, you will support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will assist with menu development, preparation, and execution, contributing creative ideas while ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes. You will help oversee kitchen operations, support cost control, manage stock, and ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met. The Sous Chef will also take responsibility for supervising and training kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and efficient working environment.
Reports to: Head Chef
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, 40 hours
Details
£30,000.00 per year
Location: Hunter Street, Chester , CH1 2AR, GB
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Sous Chef
Job reference:001588
Salary:£33,500 per annum
Closing date:08/02/2026
Department:Food & Beverage
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Sous Chef
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing team, working in a truly unique environment at the UK’s number 1 zoo! As part of the Food and Beverage team, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the daily management of the Chef team working on Islands, our Asian inspired restaurant Manado’s.
All of our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also collaborate with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens.
Our venues, all held within our 128 acre site of stunning gardens, will jointly operate a turnover of £12.5 million. As a not for profit, everything we make is ploughed into conservation both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.
The Role
As part of our team of Chefs, you’ll prepare and cook food working predominantly in Manado restaurant.
Our Sous Chefs take a lead role supporting our Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. They run the daily back of house operation in Manado, training and mentoring our brigade of Chefs. They help to devise and develop on-trend menu’s with a twist. Working closely with the front of house team, they ensure we deliver a world-class experience for all customers.
You will:
- Run the day-to-day operation of the fast paced and exciting kitchens you are responsible for.
- Devise and deliver on-trend restaurant menus ahead of competition, ensuring all venues at Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputation as a world class visitor attraction.
- Produce food for customers of Chester Zoo’s restaurants and events to the highest standards in order to maximise profit and deliver a world class experience.
- Train and mentor Lead Chefs and Chef de Parties, ensuring an effective and efficient work practice.
- Work collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and world class customer service.
- Take the lead in ensuring health and hygiene policies and associated legislation (HACCP, etc) are completed and ensure team members adhere to, policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems.
- Ensure the team are trained to correctly manage stock on a day-to-day basis, are able to place orders in a timely fashion, accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as required.
- Complete weekly staff rotas for your team in a timely fashion.
- Complete monthly stocktakes for your restaurant, achieving monthly set GP% targets, ensuring team members are adhering to food specs created by the Head Chef.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our futures depend on the sustainable work we do today, and our team of Chefs are conscious that every little effort counts. We work alongside the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil to ensure all palm oil used is certified sustainable, and during 2018 our food and beverage department removed over 2 million pieces of plastic from our operation.
The Package
You’ll be working sociable hours typically during zoo opening hours which are generally between 10am – 6pm, although evening or early morning work will be required for events such as weddings or corporate functions. Contract hours are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays and overtime will be paid for agreed additional hours.
- Permanent contract
- £33,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave
- Staff/ family pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Interim Head of Manson Unit Resources
Company Description
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.
MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff. MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
If you are applying for a role and have applied for us before in the last 12 months, please email recruitment.uk@london.msf.org before applying so that we can re-set your applicant account. Please title your email “Reapplication request”. If this is your first application, there is no action to take – Thank you – The recruitment team
Position
A great opportunity to join a dynamic team and be the person who brings clarity, calm, and great teamwork to MSF UK's everyday medical operational support.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: 12-months FTC
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (to include Wednesdays)
Salary: £67,505.20 per annum
Job Purpose:
The Head of Manson Unit Resources (HoMU) will support the DoMU and Deputy DoMU with strategic planning and implementation of activities. The HoMU will lead on the vision and strategy of the Manson Unit to include capacity management and team development.
Working collaboratively with the DoMU and the DDoMU, the HoMU will manage business portfolio and partnership management and contract negotiation; financial forecasting, management, and reporting, with a budget of £4 million.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in Business Administration.
- Extensive experience of Business Administration working at senior management level in a complex, international and geographically dispersed organisation, to include knowledge of general business practices.
- Demonstrable experience of budget planning and financial management.
- Ability to proactively identify key issues, think ahead, anticipate needs, and use judgement to adapt solutions to meet situational needs.
- Demonstrable event management experience – in person and virtual.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, face-to-face and over the telephone at all levels.
- High level of competency with the MS Office suite (e.g. Outlook SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- Experience of drafting correspondence and other documents on behalf of senior executives. <...
Clergy
St Judes, Plymouth: Priest in Charge
Closing date for applications: 11:59am on 25th February 2026
Interview date: 5th & 6th March 2026
PRIEST IN CHARGE – ST JUDE’S, PLYMOUTH
We are seeking a full-time stipendiary priest who:
- Has a heart for mission and is able to communicate the gospel
- Is prayerful and open to the work of the Holy Spirit
- is able to encourage people to explore faith and grow as disciples
- Is a leader, listener and collaborator as we develop vision and strategy
- Is grounded in scripture while exploring ways of reaching people with the good news of the gospel
- Will help us provide opportunities through small groups for new church members to grow in fellowship
St Jude’s is a single urban parish with a beautifully refurbished church, finished to a high specification. You’ll be supported by a strong team of licensed lay ministers, committed PCC members, and dedicated lay leaders, alongside an enthusiastic congregation. A spacious five bedroom vicarage, conveniently located adjacent to the church, completes this attractive opportunity.
Please contact the Ven, Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth on 01752 858382 or adp@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour & 36 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30pm - 9.30am
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Mungo Foundation, where we positively impact the lives of those we support in our various services across Glasgow and Ayrshire. Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays.
We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information.
Cookie Preferences
About Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or device and which do lots of different jobs. Some cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page, and helping us to keep our website secure. Performance cookies help us to analyse and improve how our website works, and are optional. Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests, and are optional. Cookies which are by us are called ‘first-party’ cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. You can see the full list of cookies on our website here
-
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us to analyze and improve how our website works, and are optional. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
-
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
-
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests and are optional. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveSome cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page and helping us to keep our website secure, and tracking items in your shopping basket. You can set your web browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal data.
Cookie Preferences
About Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or device and which do lots of different jobs. Some cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page, and helping us to keep our website secure. Performance cookies help us to analyse and improve how our website works, and are optional. Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests, and are optional. Cookies which are by us are called ‘first-party’ cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. You can see the full list of cookies on our website here
-
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us to analyze and improve how our website works, and are optional. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
-
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
-
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests and are optional. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveSome cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page and helping us to keep our website secure, and tracking items in your shopping basket. You can set your web browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal data.
Cookie Preferences
About Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or device and which do lots of different jobs. Some cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page, and helping us to keep our website secure. Performance cookies help us to analyse and improve how our website works, and are optional. Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests, and are optional. Cookies which are by us are called ‘first-party’ cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. You can see the full list of cookies on our website here
-
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us to analyze and improve how our website works, and are optional. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
-
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
-
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests and are optional. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveSome cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page and helping us to keep our website secure, and tracking items in your shopping basket. You can set your web browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal data.
Cookie Preferences
About Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or device and which do lots of different jobs. Some cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page, and helping us to keep our website secure. Performance cookies help us to analyse and improve how our website works, and are optional. Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests, and are optional. Cookies which are by us are called ‘first-party’ cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. You can see the full list of cookies on our website here
-
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us to analyze and improve how our website works, and are optional. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
-
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
-
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests and are optional. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveSome cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page and helping us to keep our website secure, and tracking items in your shopping basket. You can set your web browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal data.
Cookie Preferences
About Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or device and which do lots of different jobs. Some cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page, and helping us to keep our website secure. Performance cookies help us to analyse and improve how our website works, and are optional. Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests, and are optional. Cookies which are by us are called ‘first-party’ cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. You can see the full list of cookies on our website here
-
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us to analyze and improve how our website works, and are optional. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
-
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
-
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help to ensure the adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests and are optional. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveSome cookies are necessary to make the website work properly, for example allowing us to show you the right web page and helping us to keep our website secure, and tracking items in your shopping basket. You can set your web browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal data.
Surplus Food Collection Volunteer
- locations
- South Devon - Templar House
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011332
We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.
The role:
We are looking for an individual who can commit to collecting surplus food from designated shops in the local area twice weekly for us to offer to those accessing our service in need of food.
Role Requirements
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to carry food containers as required (training will be provided)
Tasks may include:
- Collect surplus food from partner locations (e.g. shops, cafés, schools, events) at agreed times, these may be in Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Torquay or Paignton depending on availability.
- Transport food safely to the designated drop-off point
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and handling guidelines at all times
- Represent the organisation positively when interacting with partners and the public
Personal qualities
Skills we would like you to bring to the role:
- Driver with own transport
- Confident IT skills – aside from any IT skills required for the role, some of our mandatory training is done online through eLearning modules
- Professional, honest and committed
- Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience
- Good time keeping
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
- An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website, and you can call a specific project to make enquiries.
- A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What Volunteers can expect from us:
Volunteering with Waythrough offers people a unique chance to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. We work both with and within diverse communities across the country and every day we see people making positive changes to turn their lives around. We also offer:
- Regular supervision and support
- Induction and access to online and face to face training
- The opportunity to learn and practice new skills
- The opportunity to be part of a team and the wider Waythrough organisation
- Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey
- Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work
Our values:
Our values underpin everything we do – from how we work together through to how we design and deliver services. All our work to fulfil this vision is strengthened by our values.
- Kindness - be generous, caring and understanding.
- Courage - be bold, trust, commit.
- Respect - everyone deserves dignity.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. We have Full & Part-time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Between 16-39hrs
Rota: This role has shifts available from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis. You must be able to work every second weekend.
Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers 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
VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
- A...