Undergraduate Assistant (Sport) – September 2026 start

The Appointment

We are seeking to appoint a full time Undergraduate Assistant to live and work in this busy boarding school and to develop and share their sporting expertise as well as to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This is, in the first instance, a one-year appointment and one which involves close working with a range of staff and pupils within the senior school (and possibly within the Lancing Preparatory Schools also).

Job Description

The Undergraduate Assistant is responsible to the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• To coach games. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be responsible for a School team.
• To assist with Saturday sports fixtures. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be required to umpire matches against other schools.
• Some administration work in the School Office will be required.
• To have some pastoral involvement in the House to which the Assistant is attached, including assisting House staff with evening duties on two evenings a week. In addition, dependent on experience, there may be the opportunity to act as academic tutor to individual pupils.
• To participate in afternoon activities which may entail further games coaching, involvement with the Combined Cadet Force, involvement with “Outreach”, the School’s service to the community project or with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or the Scouts.
• To help with supervision of the Library as and when needed.
• To attend staff inset days at the end and beginning of the term as the Head Master shall reasonably require.
• To assist with the staffing of pupil recreational facilities at weekends and in the evenings.
• To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
• To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
• To assist with the management of sporting and other events, e.g. meeting and greeting parents; assisting in House events; assisting in the supervision of pupils and welcoming of logistics at whole-school events (e.g. Carol Services, Founder’s Day).
• To assist with Common Room Duties.
• To teach curriculum PE across all three terms as well as observe, and possibly assist in, the teaching of GCSE and BTEC PE.

Undergraduate Assistants at Lancing College undertake a wide range of roles and these roles will, where possible, be linked to interests and areas of expertise. Undergraduate Assistants will be required to help in the general running of the department; preparation, displays, support and planning. Undergraduate Assistants will receive training to assist in the efficient running of our on-site swimming pool as a lifeguard. Your exact timetable will be established by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in consultation with the Director of Sport. In addition, Graduate Assistants may help at the Prep School as coaches and classroom assistants; may help with administrative and physical tasks in academic departments and help with staff resources.

The Undergraduate Assistants are managed by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in terms of deployment and the Director of Sport in terms of day to day business, and by the HMM of the House to which they are pastorally attached. Any additional requests for assistance from the Undergraduate Assistants must be made through the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.

Skills and Experience:

• Be able to use their initiative and take responsibility.
• Be able to use basic computer software packages.
• Behave and act as a member of staff when working with children and maintain an appropriate distance.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Be aware of the ages of the children that they will be working with and understand their needs.
• Be a good communicator/listener and be able to build relationships with students, teachers, and support staff.
• Be able to provide quality time for the Boarders with mutual respect being shown.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Have a sense of humour.
• Always set a good example to the children, both in appearance and in conduct.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

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Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Swiss Cottage, Camden

Hours: Casual Hours

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Expiry Date: 25/01/2026 23:59

The Vacancy

Join our dedicated Care Team at Compton Lodge Care Home, where compassion and community are at the heart of everything we do. As a Casual Care Assistant, you’ll be part of an incredible team that works tirelessly to keep our residents engaged, active, and enjoying life.

Whether you're supporting residents with their personal care and hygiene needs or helping maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, your contribution will make a meaningful difference.

This opportunity is available for those seeking more flexibility. Standard shifts are 12 hours and 20 minutes, and this vacancy is offered as casual contracted hours in line with this shift pattern.

We’re happy to accommodate alternative shift lengths, especially during peak times

About us 

C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our Care Homes.

We appreciate it’s been a challenging time for everyone. So, if you are seeking a new job or a casual role where you can get paid while making a massive difference to the lives of our residents, then apply now.

You will work alongside an amazing team that care passionately about our residents. We work hard to keep our residents engaged, active and enjoying their lives. Whether you would like to support our residents directly with their physical care and personal hygiene needs or instead help us in maintaining high levels of cleanliness across our homes, you can make a real contribution.

About you 

You will need:

• Good communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To be compassionate and patient
• Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
• To pass our DBS check or be on the DBS update service

Even better if you have previous experience of a care environment, providing personal care or knowledge of dementia.

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives.

Please note, we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.

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Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. Our students! They are (all) clever, (often) funny and (invariably) good-natured.

Q. What do you love about your department?
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About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

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Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

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Home: Lavender Fields
Location: High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AE
Pay details:  £12.88 – £13.51 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Full-time and part-time hours available
Shifts: [including weekends]  8am-2pm Early, 2pm-8pm Late, 8am-8pm Long Day

Posted date: 20/01/2026
Closing date: 10/02/2026
Job Description:  Care Assistant (Days) – Job Description
Person Specification: Care Assistant (Days) – Person Specification

How to Apply

On our Careers Page – Click here to apply

With a Human! – Call us on 01732 755 630 or email your CV to lavenderfields.recruitment@greensleeves.org.uk

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• To assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• 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 learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• 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 this role is open to UK-based candidates only.

Department: Football Division – Kit and Equipment Department

Hours of Work: Full-Time (with flexibility to work during events and weekends, including matchdays)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026

1. The Department

The Kit and Equipment Department aim and strive to provide the best service and support to players and staff to give them all the necessary tools they need to be able to perform to an elite standard. You will be joining an exciting environment with an enjoyable, hard-working ethic and working in a world class training facility.

2. The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated Assistant to join the Kit and Equipment Department at Aston Villa Football Club.

The role will involve assisting the Head of Kit and Equipment Operations with all the activities of the Kit Room, Laundry and Boot Room. You will assist with all requirements for the full-time teams at Bodymoor Heath, from preparing kit and equipment for training whilst also preparing, packing, and travelling to U21 home and away games when required, working within strict deadlines.

You will support in the management of the kit inventory system which will include ensuring the kit allocation policy is adhered to, kit requirement forecasting, order creating, delivering scheduling, kit distribution and stock management. The role will also involve working in the laundry to assist with the laundering of First Team, U21, U18 and Academy match and training kits as and when required. You will be given the opportunity to flourish in your role and will be given all the training and support you need.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

The successful candidate must hold a full, manual clean UK driving licence. You must be trustworthy and able to work collaboratively, building strong working relationships. You will need to be organised and be able to prioritise tasks effectively. Previous experience of working in a professional sporting environment is desirable.

You must be available to work flexible and irregular hours which will include matchday working, evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel domestically (including driving a manual van) and internationally as and when required.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our  Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. 

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement 

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding