Kitchen & Bar Assistant
Job Description
Kitchen & Bar Assistant
The Kitchen & Bar are looking for new people to join the team as Bar Assistants.
Bar Assistants are responsible for working in The Octagon Theatre Kitchen & Bar - to wait on tables, take and deliver food/drink orders and prepare a variety of different beverages whilst delivering our warm and friendly welcome to all our customers in a busy, fast paced environment.
To apply for the role, please send your current CV to kitchenandbar@octagonbolton.co.uk by 9am on Monday 26th January.
Following this, we will then invite people we think may be a great fit for the team to a Recruitment Evening on Wednesday 28th January (5:00pm – 7:30pm)
The session will include an introduction to the Octagon team, a tour of the building, an informal chat and skills-based activities. Nothing is required to be prepared in advance, and the sessions will give a full overview of what the role entails.
Operations & Customer Experience Manager, Andrew Hughes said:
“We are continually looking at ways to increase diversity and accessibility in our recruitment process. We understand that a traditional interview can be a scary and daunting process for some people so we wanted to take a more informal approach to meet potential candidates, whilst also providing them an opportunity to find out more about us and the role we have available. We are very excited to meet all the interested applicants and welcoming them to the Octagon.”
All candidates must be available to attend the Recruitment Evening on Wednesday 28th January (5:00pm – 7:30pm).
Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must be aged 18+
Please see below for the full job description.
Ticketing Assistants (FTC)
Job Description
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Ticketing Assistant to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.
The Role:
The role of the Ticketing Assistant is to deliver an efficient, high-quality box office service to all Edinburgh International Festival customers booking across all sales channels – over the telephone and in person. Ticketing Assistants will need to display excellent communication skills and always maintain the highest standard of customer service.
Job Responsibilities and Deliverables
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Maintaining accurate customer records
• Adhering to company’s data protection policies and procedures
• Additional administrative duties as required
Learn about our Employee Benefits
Closing date for applications: Friday 6 February 2026, 09:00am
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
Global Property Assistant
- locations
- London, United Kingdom
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR47275
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Job Description:
Based in the United Kingdom, the Administrative Assistant supports all departments at the LEXO office by managing day-to-day operations, administration, and facility-related services. The role ensures smooth office functioning through coordination with property management, vendors, and internal teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing office logistics, maintenance, procurement, and event support while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires strong communication, organization, and people skills to enhance efficiency and create a productive work environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
85%
- The Property Assistant will report to the Global property Manager-Africa &MEER with a matrix reporting to the location leader in LEXO.
- Will be involved in the day-to-day operations by answering low volume incoming calls and directing accordingly, providing office tours, managing the performance of one office printer, and will be the administrative/ emergency point of contact (POC) for the office. Manage the devotion rotation and serve as a liaison for Thursday devotion schedule and Tuesday prayer call. Will provide back up support Whenever needed.
- Provide resources for on/off-site meeting venues (periodically when there is no hosting department), maintain FOB accessibility and registry, update address group list WVIAllUkStaff.
- Event coordination for Day of Prayer, Christmas lunch, annual picnic and any other events as needed.
- Ensure the visitor user guide is maintained and available for all staff and visitors. Maintains good standing relationship with landlord and communications with WVI UK staff.
- Process annual Global Asset Verification.
- Assist with shipping and receiving logistics, including incoming mail and delivery.
- Maintenance of website for the LEXO office, Global finance, Talent, procurement and properties. (GFTPP)
- Work on introductory letters for visa application for staff visiting UK.
- Management of annual DSE (Display Screen Equipment) forms and vouchers.
- Collaborate with key leaders across West African offices to support real estate asset management through data collection, verification, cross-referencing, and auditing to ensure data quality and integrity.
15%
- Work with the Global property Manager to oversee the property management budget, ensure timely processing of invoices to forestall delays in payment processing through ProVision and adhere to best stewardship
- practices to keep in line with the annual budget. Work towards identifying cost avoidance or expense reduction opportunities and implementing effective and efficient strategies that can be standardized.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
- IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Qualification
- Be knowledgeable and show an understanding of local statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to managing facilities safely (and its effects to LEXO)
- Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting processes.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office Applications and Outlook)
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional team environments as well as independently.
- Ability to organise, plan and coordinate multiple projects/tasks in detail and with high sense of urgency.
- Possess the ability to effectively work with all levels of management and staff and various personalities and learning styles.
- Must be able to accurately interpret staff needs, assess requirements and identify solutions.
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Must be T...
Global Property Assistant
- locations
- Executive Office - Stockley Park, United Kingdom
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR47275
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Job Description:
Based in the United Kingdom, the Administrative Assistant supports all departments at the LEXO office by managing day-to-day operations, administration, and facility-related services. The role ensures smooth office functioning through coordination with property management, vendors, and internal teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing office logistics, maintenance, procurement, and event support while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires strong communication, organization, and people skills to enhance efficiency and create a productive work environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
85%
- The Property Assistant will report to the Global property Manager-Africa &MEER with a matrix reporting to the location leader in LEXO.
- Will be involved in the day-to-day operations by answering low volume incoming calls and directing accordingly, providing office tours, managing the performance of one office printer, and will be the administrative/ emergency point of contact (POC) for the office. Manage the devotion rotation and serve as a liaison for Thursday devotion schedule and Tuesday prayer call. Will provide back up support Whenever needed.
- Provide resources for on/off-site meeting venues (periodically when there is no hosting department), maintain FOB accessibility and registry, update address group list WVIAllUkStaff.
- Event coordination for Day of Prayer, Christmas lunch, annual picnic and any other events as needed.
- Ensure the visitor user guide is maintained and available for all staff and visitors. Maintains good standing relationship with landlord and communications with WVI UK staff.
- Process annual Global Asset Verification.
- Assist with shipping and receiving logistics, including incoming mail and delivery.
- Maintenance of website for the LEXO office, Global finance, Talent, procurement and properties. (GFTPP)
- Work on introductory letters for visa application for staff visiting UK.
- Management of annual DSE (Display Screen Equipment) forms and vouchers.
- Collaborate with key leaders across West African offices to support real estate asset management through data collection, verification, cross-referencing, and auditing to ensure data quality and integrity.
15%
- Work with the Global property Manager to oversee the property management budget, ensure timely processing of invoices to forestall delays in payment processing through ProVision and adhere to best stewardship
- practices to keep in line with the annual budget. Work towards identifying cost avoidance or expense reduction opportunities and implementing effective and efficient strategies that can be standardized.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
- IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Qualification
- Be knowledgeable and show an understanding of local statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to managing facilities safely (and its effects to LEXO)
- Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting processes.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office Applications and Outlook)
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional team environments as well as independently.
- Ability to organise, plan and coordinate multiple projects/tasks in detail and with high sense of urgency.
- Possess the ability to effectively work with all levels of management and staff and various personalities and learning styles.
- Must be able to accurately interpret staff needs, assess requirements and identify solutions.
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities...
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide support to the existing Accounts Payable Assistant and Finance Officers to maintain an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable process. This role has become necessary due to the expanding operations of the Charity, following a recent merger with South Bucks Hospice. With more growth expected longer term, this role has the potential to evolve further for the right candidate.
What will I be doing?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and friendly team based in Walton Lodge in Aylesbury, helping the Finance Team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
Assist in all areas of Finance, most predominantly the Accounts Payable process, covering both the charity and retail activities which will include (but not limited to):
- Managing the receipt, authorisation and posting of all invoice payments on to our
accounting package (SAGE) - Ensuring the prompt and correct authorisation of invoices, in accordance with the
authorisation policy; and coded to the correct account codes - Assisting with the supplier and expense payments
- Liaising with the utility suppliers and keeping meter readings up-to-date
- Managing the intercompany account
- Performing monthly supplier and creditor control account reconciliation
- Assisting with the monthly accruals & prepayment process
- Ensuring all invoices are correctly handled and recorded for VAT purposes
- Managing the debit & credit card payments
- Working closely with the team on achieving a timely month end & the year end accounts
process - Assisting the Finance Officer in any other aspect of the month end process
About You
Required Experience/ Qualifications:
- AAT or studying towards an appropriate accountancy qualification, with good technical
knowledge of book keeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills to ensure regular month/year end deadlines are met
- Ability to work as part of a small team as well as independently
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
- Familiarity with accounting software, ideally SAGE, and other IT packages (Excel)
- Previous experience working in a finance function within the charity sector, ideally within
Accounts Payable - A keen understanding of VAT
For You
- Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
- Employee life assurance – 3 x salary
- Access to a 24/7 online GP and a range of other health and wellbeing services
- 34 days annual leave (FTE) including statutory holidays (increasing by a day a year up to 5 years’ service) -pro rata for part time roles.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Generous company sick pay allowance
- Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.
Hybrid & Flexible working
We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme
You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.
Tea, Coffee & Cake
Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.
Free Parking at Head Office
We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.
Keeping you Informed
Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.
How to Apply
Please read the full job description and requirements here and send ...
Volunteers · Ayr Shop
Volunteer- Warehouse Assistant- Ayr
Are you enthusiastic about sustainability and customer service? As a Warehouse Assistant, you’ll sort, check, and maximise donations, supporting our team to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
- Department
- Volunteers
- Locations
- Ayr Shop
- Employment type
- Volunteer
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Myton at Home team. The Myton at Home team provides expert and compassionate care to patients in their own homes, at a crucial time in their lives.
Our Nursing Assistants:
- Support Registered Nurses to deliver holistic nursing care
- Communicate sensitively with patients, families and caregivers
- Assess and respond to patients’ needs
- Maintain patient records
- Assist patients with personal and emotional care
- Deal with bereavement issues in a sensitive and compassionate manner
This role involves home visits within the Warwickshire area. You will be based at our Rugby Myton Support Hub, but may also be required to work at our Warwick or Coventry Hospices on occasion.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting/life-threatening conditions
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Compassion
- Communication skills
- NVQ/QCF level 3 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this (essential)
- UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot support with sponsorship)
Other roles you might have experience of could include: Healthcare Assistant; Health Care Assistant; HCA; Support Worker; Carer.
If you’re offered the role, you will need an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s and adult’s barred list because you will be working in regulated activity with patients and their families. We will arrange and cover the cost of this check.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- NHS pension
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Free parking at our hospice sites
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including about support or adjustments, please contact us on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
We share interview questions with all candidates in advance, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities. You are also welcome to bring any notes with you to your interview, if you would find this helpful.
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Our Retail branch of the Charity provides funding for over 50% of the costs we incur and we couldn’t do what we do, without the help of our incredible volunteers. Whether it’s providing excellent customer service or sorting donations, all the time our volunteers give supports the care we offer to all our animals.
Our volunteers are from all ages and backgrounds, and they all make a worthwhile and positive contribution to the Shelter. We have a variety of roles in Retail, something to suit everyone and full training is provided…… and tea or coffee.
By matching your skills, interests and passions and your personality, we will have an opportunity for you to make new friends, learn a new skill and help the animals in our care.
Volunteers FAQs
1. Why do people volunteer?
A There are many reasons why people get involved, here are a few:
-to give something back to the community
-to support our animals
-they have links to our charity i.e. adopted or fostered from us
-meet people and make friends
-learn new skills and gain experience for CV
-great for mental and physical health- its cheaper than the gym.
Most people find the experience both enjoyable and rewarding, its great to make a difference.
2. Where can I find a vacancy in Retail?
We have 5 shops in towns in Essex and Suffolk, please contact the manager in the shop closest to you.
Braintree : 01376 553574
Chelmsford : 01245 263293
Great Dunmow : 01371 878281
Sudbury : 01787 883020
Witham : 01376 502221
3. How many hours do I need to commit?
Our shifts are usually 3.5 hours either in the morning or afternoon, but if its less we can accommodate whatever you can offer, we are truly grateful.
4. Is there an age restriction?
In our retail teams we accept applications from anyone aged over 16, but there is no upper age limit.
5. What checks do I need to go through?
We ask you to complete an application providing us with 2 referees, someone not related to you who has known you for more than 2 years, a neighbour, friend, teacher etc.
6. My organisation would like to offer a day of volunteering, is this possible?
Please email the Shelter to discuss any group or individual placements for Corporate volunteering.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Interested in helping with this role? Fill out an Application Form today!
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Volunteering with Landmark
Landmark has occasional volunteer opportunities usually based locally at specific Landmarks. Any opportunities will be posted here as they arise. We are not able to offer volunteering roles to speculative enquiries.
Crownhill Fort, Plymouth and Lundy have their own respective volunteer programmes.
Current volunteering opportunities
Volunteer tour guide at Crownhill Fort
A tour guide for open days and school visits held throughout the year.
If you live locally and think you might be able to help please do get in touch via email.
Goddards Volunteer Gardener
We are looking for a green fingered volunteer to work alongside the gardener to maintain the Landmark Trust’s Goddards’ garden at Abinger Common which was designed in 1900 by Gertrude Jekyll in association with Edwin Lutyens.
1 or 2 mornings a week (Monday and/or Friday)
To assist with:
• General maintenance of flower beds
• Dividing plants and taking cuttings
• Watering, weeding, pruning and planting as needed
• Clearing leaves and edging lawns and paths
To express your interest please email us at volunteers@landmarktrust.org.uk. Please use the subject line “Goddards volunteer gardener”.
Start: September 2026
Induction Day: 1 September 2026
Contract: Fixed for one academic year
A varied and fulfilling role that offers invaluable experience of working in our beautiful and vibrant Art department. Responsibilities include ceramic technician work including kiln management, some teaching of extra-curricular ceramics clubs, in class support across the disciplines. There is the potential to be active in the planning and delivery of ceramic specific teaching. The successful candidate may also choose to develop their own practice outside of lesson times and facilities will be available for this purpose. Responsibilities will also involve various boarding and school duties.
This is an exciting opportunity for those in tune with our approach to education in search of gaining experience of working in a boarding and day school for one academic year, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE course or taking up a teaching position. Due to the boarding element of this role, it is a residential post, so we would expect the successful candidates to live in accommodation on site.
Interviews: Monday 2 March 2026
Application Pack
Job Description and Person Specification
Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Events Assistant (South West & Wales)
- locations
- Field Based - England (37.5 Hour Weekly Max)
- Home Based - Wales (37.5 Hour Weekly Max)
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 29, 2026 (8 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032685
Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose.
Events assistants (insert location)
Salary £13.80 per hour + benefits
Reports to: Events Manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: insert no x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026
Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours.
Location: Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Hampshire, South Wales
Closing date: 28th January 2026 23:55
Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)
Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2025, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here
What will I be doing?
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Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events.
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Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers.
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Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management
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Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised.
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Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events.
What skills are you looking for?
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A passion for events.
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Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative.
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The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people.
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Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly.
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Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
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Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results.
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It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.
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housing assistant Job description & person specification (approved Jan 23) About us Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) was established in 2019 following the merger of SVR and Scottish Veterans’ Housing Association. We date back to 1910 and we are Scotland’s oldest military charity. We undertake charitable giving and provides supported housing for homeless Veterans and former members of the Merchant Marine who are in need. As well as person-centred housing support we offer a range of recreational activities and a counselling service. We are a Registered Social Landlord and are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, the Care Inspectorate, and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Further details of our work can be found at: www.svronline.org. Supported accommodation is provided at our three Residences: Rosendael, Broughty Ferry Dundee Whitefoord House Edinburgh Bellrock Close Glasgow Our Vision: All Veterans living as independently as they are able, in a place they are proud to call hom. Our Values: Dignity and Respect Unity of Purpose Expert provision of Service Our Mission: Post details Job Title Hours To provide quality support and accommodation to as many ex-Service and Merchant Marine personnel as possible, for as long as they need it, in order to assist those that are able to return to independent living. Housing Assistant Part time 26.25 hours /w avge. Line Manager Deputy Manager Salary £27,883 per annum (£19,518 pro rata) Rosendael, Broughty Ferry, Dundee n/a Place of Work Direct reports We offer an excellent remuneration package, plus additional benefits, pension, and 30 days annual holiday. About you You are a positive and enthusiastic professional, experienced in the delivery of intensive housing management within a grouped living environment or similar. You will support the implementation of our Vision and Mission, applying our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of residents in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards. You are an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker. Knowledge of housing related issues including HMO and associated policies and procedures are an advantage. It is essential that you have or are willing to work towards achieving an SVQ Level 2 in Housing or equivalent qualification or above for this grade of post within 18 months of commencement. And, secure and maintain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and PVG scheme. Summary purpose of job The Housing Assistant proactively assist Veterans comply with their terms of occupancy, liaise with housing support staff and assist with the delivery of resident activities. Main responsibilities To provide proactive, effective front line, intensive housing management to Veterans. Actively monitor the security of the residence and respond professionally to incidents that occur. Use provided IT to record contact with Veterans. Proactively promote, encourage and assist with activities designed to improve Veterans’ wellbeing. Carry out duties in accordance with our Vision, Values and Mission. Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations. Housing responsibilities Proactively enforce the Occupancy/Tenancy agreement, monitor and report antisocial behaviour, rent arrears, recharges, utilities, etc., including regular patrols. Assist residents understand their Occupancy/Tenancy agreement, intervening and providing corrective advice where required. Conduct and record resident interaction, accommodation checks and risk assessments. Assist Veterans to establish themselves within their residence, providing onboarding advice and information. Assist Veterans to manage their finances and debts effectively to meet their goals. Assist Veterans to secure health services to meet their needs. Assist Veterans to address addiction issues. Signpost and refer Veterans to other services. Residence responsibilities Act as gatekeeper for all callers and deliveries to the residence, ensuring compliance with security requirements. Conduct and record building security checks. Work as a lone worker using supplied security assistance equipment effectively. Act as fire warden and participate in fire alarm checks and drills. Ensure compliance with health and safety & risk management requirements. If instructed, attend the dining room at mealtimes & assist residents with meal delivery. Activities responsibilities Proactively encourage and assist Veterans to participate in physical, outdoors, art and other activities to improve Veteran wellbeing. Organise and host activities in the residence in line with health and safety & risk management processes. General responsibilities Liaise proactively and effectively with other team members throughout SVR i...