Job Introduction
Activities Coordinator – Chaucer House, Canterbury (Part-Time, 22.5 hrs/week)
About Us:
Avante Care & Support is a respected charity providing high-quality care and support to over 1,000 older people. We focus on personalised care that enhances the quality of life for residents and their families.
The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate Activities Coordinator to join our Chaucer House team. You’ll develop and deliver a diverse range of activities—from music and movement, games, and gardening, to community outings—helping residents stay active, connected, and engaged every day.
Hours: 22.5 per week, including alternate weekendsRate of Pay: £12.60 per hour
What We’re Looking For:
💖 Caring, energetic, and creative individuals
🎨 Experience in recreational activities (experience in care settings preferred)
📜 NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
Why Join Us:
💷 Competitive pay
✅ Free DBS check & uniform
⏰ Flexible working patterns
💼 Pension contributions & Life Assurance
🩺 24/7 access to virtual GP & counselling services
📚 Training & career progression opportunities
🏆 Employee recognition awards
🛍️ Discounts at 800+ retailers
Apply Now:
Help residents live life to the fullest. Send your CV today!
(Enhanced DBS required. Equal Opportunities Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
Relief Rehabilitation Assistant - Dumfries
Title: Relief Rehabilitation Assistant - £12.60ph
Location: Dumfries
Hours: Relief
About Our Service
Capability Scotland is a well-established and respected provider of community-based facilitation services throughout Dumfries and Galloway. We take pride in our creativity, flexibility, and commitment to thinking outside the box to provide the very best support for the people we work with.
Our service empowers individuals to engage in employment, education, volunteering, and activities that matter to them within their local communities. To achieve this, Capability Scotland offers:
- A wrap-around rehabilitation service for people with an acquired brain injury
- A community facilitation service for people with physical disabilities
- Self-directed support brokerage and payroll services
About the Role
We’re currently looking for a Relief Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Acquired Brain Injury Service team in Dumfries.
In this role, you’ll take a person-centred approach to supporting people with an acquired brain injury, helping them to work toward their personal goals and maintain independence. Every day is different — you might be providing one-to-one support, helping someone participate in a community activity, or offering gentle encouragement as they rebuild skills and confidence.
The role includes some physical activity, such as providing support with mobility and pushing wheelchairs. The position is offered on a relief basis, and cover may be required between Monday and Thursday, 10am–4pm on an ad hoc basis. While our base is in Dumfries, a flexible approach to service delivery is essential, as some work may take place in different community settings.
About You
We’re looking for someone kind, motivated, and ready to make a difference in people’s lives. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Experience of working in a similar care or support environment
- A genuine interest in learning and personal development
- A care-related SVQ Level 3, or the willingness to gain this qualification within a set timeframe
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team
- A full driving licence and access to a car, as flexibility is key in this role
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicola Ross, Team Leader, on 07815 654562.
Capability Scotland’s benefits:
- A generous salary of £12.60 per hour
- We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
- Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
- 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
- Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
- Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
- Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
- Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Want to be part of this? Apply now
Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us
***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer...
Advanced Research Assistant / Research Assistant
- locations
- Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR103516
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
Here at the world-famous Sanger Institute, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated Research Assistant/Advanced Research Assistant based on experience to join the Cellular Services team within the Cellular Operations Division at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. For external applicants, this will be a one-year fixed-term contract; for internal applications, this will be a secondment.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful large-scale cellular research projects that support a wide range of Research Programmes across the Institute.
About us:
Cellular Operations is comprised of several teams specialising in multiple cell biology-based fields. Cellular Services (CS) functions as a core resource at the Institute, supporting Faculty Research Programmes to deliver cellular-based research. The team plays a vital role in enabling large-scale and technically demanding experimental projects, with a strong emphasis on scalability, reproducibility, and innovation in cellular and molecular biology. Our current portfolio of projects includes large-scale CRISPR and non-CRISPR screens, the generation of new organoid models from tissues and stem cells, and high-throughput cell line engineering.
About the Role:
This is primarily a laboratory-based role, and you will work independently within a collaborative team of Research Assistants, Advanced Research Assistants, Technical Specialists and Scientific Managers. You will contribute to one or more ongoing projects as part of the team’s core scientific delivery. One of the main projects for this role is to generate iPSC-derived organoids.
You will be responsible for:
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Independently performing lab processes
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Carrying out lab work according to established SOPs to agreed timelines and quality standards.
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Maintaining accurate record keeping and contributing to the analysis, review and reporting of data collected.
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Working collaboratively with others in the team to share ideas, coordinate tasks and encourage open communication.
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Supporting the day-to-day running and organisation of a shared laboratory, contributing to writing and updating of SOPs and risk assessments and working in accordance with the H&S guidelines.
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Contributing to improvements in efficiency and quality within the department by proactively identifying issues and solutions and following through to implementation.
As part of this role, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of new protocols & technologies and participate in cross-functional projects with the wider CellOps division.
About You:
You will have relevant cell biology experience, including cell culture and cell-based assays. You should be a proactive, self-organising individual with an interest in process improvement. You will embrace the dynamic nature of large-scale research, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and innovation, while collaborating with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.
We function in a collaborative environment, where you will need excellent teamwork, organisational and communication skills, as well as collaborating closely with Scientific Managers to successfully deliver projects.
You will be provided with all the appropriate training for you to fulfil your role. We encourage all staff to take part in the learning and development opportunities available within the department and the wider Institute.
Required Skills:
Essential:
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Degree in a Biology related subject or equivalent
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Extensive experience with culturing primary cells and/or cell lines
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Excellent verbal/written communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment
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Talent Sourcer (9 month FTC)
- Salary From:£38,000
- Salary To:£42,000
- Region:UK Wide
- Location:Dual London/Home
- Advertised Job Category:People and Culture
- Department:Talent
- Job type:Fixed Term
- Closing Date:3 February 2026
Talent SourcerFixed Term Contract (9 months) Part time (21 hours, worked over a minimum of 3 days per week)Split between home and our London Office (office attendance required once per week with occasional UK-wide travel). Please note there may be a requirement for occasional weekend working to attend talent-related events on behalf of Macmillan.
£38,000 - £42,000
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Role purpose:
You’ll build diverse, proactive talent pipelines by working with the Talent Acquisition team and People & Culture team to understand workforce needs and representation gaps. You’ll source and engage candidates across multiple channels, support peak recruitment campaigns and deliver a smooth, well‑coordinated candidate experience while maintaining an active, high‑quality talent pool in our applicant tracking system.
About the Role:
You will:
- Work with People & Culture Partners and Senior Talent Acquisition Partners to understand workforce plans and representation gaps.
- Build proactive talent pools aligned to future skills needs and organisational strategy.
- Lead sourcing activity across multiple platforms, tools and networks to identify diverse, high‑quality candidates.
- Use data to track pipeline composition, channel performance and ROI, shaping sourcing strategy.
- Represent Macmillan at careers fairs, networking events and job shows to raise our employer brand.
- Manage peak recruitment campaigns for entry‑level roles, including assessment and selection.
- Maintain and optimise our ATS, ensuring accurate records and engaged talent pools.
- Lead screening calls and coordinate interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Engage passive candidates through outreach, events and open days.
- Share market insights and trends to support agile decision‑making across People & Culture.
- Collaborate on Talent Acquisition projects, including optimisation and automation work.
About You:
You bring:
- Experience of working in a heavily sourcing-focussed talent acquisition role
- Experience sourcing diverse, high‑quality shortlists across multiple roles, ideally up to director level.
- Strong skills in LinkedIn Recruiter, Cord, Boolean search, market mapping and talent identification.
- A passion for engaging talent and building long‑term pipelines.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple screenings and priorities.
- Confidence using data to influence decisions and shape strategy.
- ATS expertise and strong attention to detail.
- Experience delivering attraction and assessment strategies, including volume campaigns.
- Adaptability, collaboration and a “one team” mindset.
- Skill in using social media and events to promote employer brand and engage candidates.
What You’ll Achieve
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- Diverse, high‑quality talent pipelines that support Macmillan’s workforce strategy.
- Improved diversity of hires, stronger candidate experience and better recruitment efficiency.
- A meaningful contribution to Macmillan’s Talent Acquisition strategy and change roadmap.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Tues 3rd Feb (23:59)
First interview dates: Mid Feb 2026 (TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
We are an organisation that is committed to setting candidates up for success, so we can support you to be at your best during the application or sele...
An independent day school for girls aged 4-18 Recruitment Pack General Estates Assistant The School Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association (GSA) and Heads’ Conference Association (HMC) Independent School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the School is four miles north of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the School was graded as “excellent” in all categories. Founded in 1930, the School was established on its current site in 1945. The School comprises approximately 600 students, employs more than 170 staff, and has a total income approaching £15m. Demand for a place at Pipers has increased in recent years, and we remain full. Our site has incredible facilities to inspire the next generation, we have a 280 seat theatre, fully equipped for our student technical team, with plenty of performances for our aspiring performers. Our Pipers Radio studio broadcasts live every lunchtime. Sporting facilities include the swimming pool, fitness suite, astro pitch and gymnasium. Forest School is conducted in our on-site woodland, and to encourage environmental awareness we have two outdoor eco- classrooms with wind turbines and water butts. Students of all ages benefit from outdoor lessons in our wildflower meadow. Welcome from the Head At Pipers, there is no such thing as a typical ‘Pipers’ girl. All members of staff support the students to fulfil their academic and personal potential, enabling them to emerge as mature, confident and independent young adults. Investment in talented and inspirational teaching staff and professional support staff is at the heart of our success, and our recent academic results and overall performance bear testament to this. Every member of the Pipers community, both academic and support staff, play a vital role in maintaining the excellent standard of education we provide. Underpinning everything that we do is a team of enthusiastic and determined staff, with a willingness to think outside of the box. Personal development is always encouraged and supported, and well-being is at the forefront for staff as much as students. I am incredibly proud of the Pipers community and it is a privilege to work alongside such talented staff and positive students. Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford Why work at Pipers? We have a strong community and pride ourselves on being a warm and supportive workplace. Visitors to the school often comment on the positive atmosphere. Benefits for teaching and support staff include: • Competitive salaries and excellent pension schemes • Annual professional review and commitment to CPD for all • On-site car parking and the possibility of on-site single accommodation • Free lunch provided in term time, with numerous hot and cold options • Staffroom with free tea, coffee and fruit • Use of the fitness suite and swimming pool • Staff clubs such as yoga, running and football • Cycle to work scheme • Access to a counselling service The school is less than an hour from Central London and has excellent rail links and motorway connections. It is four miles north from High Wycombe, which has a large shopping centre, two multiplex cinemas, a sports centre and several out of town shopping areas. Testimonials “The students at Pipers Corner understand the importance of their own, and each other’s development, making the classroom culture supportive and nurturing. But what makes Pipers special to work in is that they appreciate this environment, as well as the staff, allowing them to grow as individuals and make progress.” “Since joining Pipers I have been impressed by the strong sense of community between colleagues and the amount of trust and support shown by the parents.” “Pipers Corner School is a great place to work. It has encouraged me to push myself to be the best teacher I can be, allowing me to experiment with my teaching style and get to know pupils in a fun and engaging way. The School has excellent facilities and is focused on helping students reach their highest potential.” “Pipers has a warm working environment, with friendly staff who will do all they can to support your development and positive spirit.” “I enjoy working at Pipers because of the great relationship between staff and students. Lessons have a fun but productive atmosphere and classes of all ages are keen to learn.” Job Advert General Estates Assistant Full-time Required ASAP We are looking for a reliable and flexible member of the School’s Estates Team to assist as needed across maintenance, grounds, general cleaning and operations. This role involves carrying out general school and estates support duties. Individuals with specialised groundskeeping or maintenance skills will be primarily assigned tasks within their area of expertise. An application form can be obtained from the HR Department, email hr@piperscorner.co.uk, or downloaded from our website www.piperscorner.co....
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Last Updated: 13 January 2026
Job Advert: IT & Systems Assistant
Job Title: IT & Systems Assistant
Location: Newcastle University campus (office based)
Employment type: Part Time (15 Hours)
Salary: £24,910 Per annum Pro rata (grade A)
Fixed Term: 1 Year
About NUSU:
We are Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) - an innovative, and student-led organisation dedicated to making the university experience unforgettable. As a charity, we are committed to enriching student life through exciting opportunities, wellbeing support and championing the student voice. Working closely with Newcastle University, we're right at the heart of campus, offering a dynamic space that includes a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces and more.
The role:
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their IR career who wants practical, paid experience supporting colleagues and systems within a values-led organisation.
As our IT & Systems Assistant, you'll play an important behind-the-scenes role in helping NUSU colleagues do their jobs effectively. You'll be the first point of contact for internal IT queries, making sure issues are logged, tracked and resolved and that colleagues are kept informed along the way. Providing clear, friendly support will be just as important as the technical side of the role.
Alongside day-to-day support, you'll get involved in wider systems and information work - from maintaing asset registers and supporting new start IT inductions, to helping develop business information dashboards that support planning and decision-making. This makes the role ideal for someone who enjoys combining techniques with organisation, communication and problem-solving.
You'll work closely with colleagues across different teams, so this role suits someone who is approachable, organised and keen to learn, with the confidence to manage their own workload while knowing when to ask questions. It's a chance to build experience, develop professional skills, and gain insight into how IT supports an organisation as a whole.
Why Join Us?
At NUSU, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
✅ 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays ) Pro rata for part time staff
✅ An extra 4 days off at Christmas Pro rata for part time staff
✅ Mental health and wellbeing support
✅ Employer pension contribution (4%)
✅ No dress code - be yourself at work!
✅ A culture that promotes work-life balance
✅ Exclusive student and staff discounts
✅ Paid time off for volunteering and charity work
✅ Subsidised food in our Co-op shop and Wetherspoons bar
How to apply:
Visit our website Newcastle University Students' Union to learn more about us and the role.
Send your named CV and a letter of application to vacancies.union@newcastle.ac.uk. In your letter, please specify which role you are applying for and outline how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know, we are happy to help.
Application deadline:
Applications will be accepted until 30/01/2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on 04/02/2026.
We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to contact those applicants who haven't been shortlisted, so if you haven't heard from us by 2/2/26 this means that you haven't been successful on this occasion.
Contact info:
For further information, please contact Nathanael Pullin at nathanael.pullin@newcastle.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At NUSU, we are committed to creating a diverse, incluive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate and value the differences that make each individual unique and strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, ...
- Location
- Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)
- Salary
- £25,419-£27,961 per annum WTE (based on 37.5 hours per week)
- Application Deadline
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Summary
- Health Care Assistants – IPU
In-Patient Unit
Salary: £25,419 - £27,961 per annum WTE based on 37.5 hours (dependant on experience)
Full time and part time hours available
Current Location: Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care?Working at Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, every day.We’re looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our In-Patient Unit team. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced candidates who are looking for a rewarding role where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment.
If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About You:
A successful Health Care Assistant will have:- Previous experience in a caring role
- A recognised caring qualification
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
- Flexibility to work across both the community and IPU teams
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us:
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Health Care Assistants are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:Excellent Benefits- 6 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development- Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
- Shadow shifts
- Rotation opportunities
- Clear progressive career development opportunities from Health Care Assistant to Registered Nurse.
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- Clinical supervision and support
- 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
For more details please contact Heather Everitt, Inpatient Services Manager,
heather.everitt@pth.org.ukor by phone on 01252 729400.Informal visits are welcomed.
If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact HR for an application pack on 01252 729408 or email:
Recruitment@pth.org.uk.Closing date for receipt of completed applications:
Monday 2ndFebruary 2026Interviews to be held:
Tuesday 17thFebruary 2026 or Tuesday 24thFebruary 2026We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore...
Important information for working through Jobshop:
Please note, this advert may come down early if there are a high volume of applications. If you are interested in this role, we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
All students who undertake work through Jobshop must complete a Right to Work check before starting any paid work or work-related training. We will contact successful candidates regarding this. To find out more about Right to Work please contact jobshopforms@cardiff.ac.uk.
Students are eligible to work through Jobshop for 3-months post their end of studies date (usually noted on their student ID/ proof of enrolment letter), providing all Right to Work documents (such as visas) are still in date. Please only apply if you are eligible to work for the entirety of the role.
If you are on an hours-limited visa, it is your responsibility to ensure you do not exceed the working-hour restriction Monday - Sunday, each week. This is a legal restriction that must be adhered to for work completed both within and outside of Jobshop.
PASSENGER ASSISTANT
20 HOUR CONTRACT
DRIVER PREFERRED
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.
Riddrievale House provides short break respite for up to nine adults with learning disabilities in a comfortable, relaxing environment. When people come to stay with us, they are on holiday, and we try to make it as fun as possible.
We are currently looking to recruit a Passenger Assistant to join our busy team to safely drive the service minibus on various routes and at times determined by the service. You will pick up and drop off service users to and from the service to their centres/home addresses or activities as required. You will also support service users with personal needs such as mealtime support and mobility issues during outings and on occasion administering medication.
You will ensure that the minibus is maintained regularly and ensure that any services required for the mini bus are carried out also making sure the MOT is complete before each deadline. You will be required to drive safely at all timescomplying with all current regulations, legal requirements and parking regulations.
You will have a full clean UK driving licence and be willing to work towards an SVQ level 2 qualification for the SSSC Regulatory Requirements.
Are you ready to make a real difference to everyone at the Riddrievale House Project?
Community Senior Healthcare Assistant Palliative Care, Days
Senior Healthcare Assistant – Community Team (Days)
Sue Ryder, St John's Hospice
St John’s Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RJ
Full and Part time hours available (11.5 hour shifts)
£12.37 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a friendly, supportive community team where patient care comes first. The role involves visiting patients in their own homes and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic support to patients and their families. From end of life care to supporting those living with grief, you will help people live the best life they can when they need it most.
• Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
• Review and make suggestions to enhance the service users experience.
• Participate in care planning.
• Observe service users’ conditions and report changes.
• Supporting service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered.
About you
No two days in palliative care are the same. Our inpatient unit offers the chance to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, developing your knowledge while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.
Sue Ryder is seeking dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants with strong clinical skills, empathy, and a passion for delivering high-quality end of life care when it matters most. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience in a UK health or social care role and a clear understanding of palliative, end of life, and community care.
Minimum Essential Criteria:
• UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes (International Licenses do not meet the requirements)
• Ability to travel independently
• Ability to assess and adapt care to meet individuals’ needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of person-centred and inclusive care principles
• An NVQ 3 qualification in Health and Social care (or the equivalent) is strongly preferred; however, applicants with substantial relevant experience (no less than 2 years), supported by evidence, are welcome to apply.
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience delivering lone working care
• Confidence in using digital care documentation tools
Sue Ryder provides a thorough 2 week induction with additional supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
Benefits
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where...
Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard)
InspireAll
Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard)
Furzefield Leisure Centre, Potters Bar
Permanent, Full time (39 Hours per Week)
up to £25,268.88 p/a (£12.46 p/h)
Come and join the team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Lifeguard / Leisure Assistant to join an enthusiastic and friendly team within InspireAll.
Responsibilities will include:
- To assist and supervise customers in their use of facilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing,
- To set up and dismantle equipment as required.
- Maintaining clean & safe facilities
What we are looking for:
- A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is desirable although training will be provided for the right candidate.
- The ability to swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds; swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and tread water for 30 seconds in order to pass the NPLQ competency test
- Experience in a leisure facility is also desirable
- Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team.
- A flexible approach to working hours, as you will be required to work on a rota basis to include daytimes, evenings and weekends.
Working for INSPIREALL your staff benefits will include:
- FREE gym membership, swimming and classes for you, your partner and 4 children (T & C apply)
- DISCOUNTS for family and friends
- DISCOUNTS on Nursery places and children’s activities
- DISCOUNTS on Theatre
- STORE DISCOUNT - at major attractions and retailers, online and in store
- LONG SERVICE AWARDS
- COMPANY EVENTS
- EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
- REFERRAL PROGRAMME
- SICK PAY - after required service length (T & C apply)
- MATERNITY BONUS (T & C apply)
- ON-SITE PARKING - available at most locations please confirm with your line manager
- Excellent training opportunities and career progression
InspireAll is a charity that has a reputation for delivering energising and motivating leisure and family support services across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire enabling communities to achieve rewarding and active lifestyles.
We employ people who want to share our vision to provide our customers with the best experience, being served by approachable and friendly staff. We also encourage a positive work/life balance.
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Applicants may require an enhanced DBS check, dependent on role applied for.
InspireAll is an Equal Opportunities Employer
InspireAll collects and processes personal information in relation to job applicants. It does this in line with UK GDPR 2018. For more information, please visit https://www.inspireall.com/privacy-policy/
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
Time4You Activity Assistant
Published on 12 January 2026 09:32 AM
Further Information regarding this postion can be read via the attached documents below: -
Application form - AF - Time4You Activity Assistant.docx
Job Description and Personal Specification - JD - Time4You Activity Assistant.pdf
Recruitment Pack - RP - Time4You Activity Assistant - Recruitment Pack.pdf
Volunteer Wardrobe Assistant with Suitability
0.00 GBP annually
Location Davidson building Swan Street Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE8 1BG United Kingdom
This job ends on 31 May 2026
At Suitability by Society Matters Group, we are dedicated to providing men in the North East with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in job interviews and achieve their career aspirations.
Are you looking for a way to pick up new skills or share your experience while helping others? Suitability by Society Matters Group is inviting you to join us as a Volunteer Wardrobe Assistant. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and help people gain confidence for their job interviews and careers.
As a wardrobe assistant, you'll be working with donated stock to make sure it's in great condition. Clothes need to be clean and undamaged before they're ready for our clients. You'll also be organising and hanging garments to make it quick and easy for our styling team to find what they need. Keeping track of stock information helps us stay organised, so you'll be noting details about clothing as it comes in.
If steaming and ironing clothes sounds satisfying to you, that's part of ensuring they look their best for selection. Sometimes you'll find items that aren't suitable for interviews but have good resale value—selling these helps raise funds for the project.
If you’ve got some free time and feel like joining our team, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can have a positive —one suit at a time!
Field Associate (Mare')
Department
Syria سوريا
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Near East Foundation (NEF) – Syria
Job Advertisement
Title: Field Associate
Report to: Siraj Center Manager
Location: Mare’, Aleppo
No. Of Position: 1
Position Description
The field associate is an active member of the project team. The Field Associate (FA) assists in analyzing, preparing and coordinating the requirements for training and capacity building activities, including providing direct support to the beneficiaries through frequent field visits to provide the best means of technical support, coordination of events and training meetings at project centers. The field associate also undertakes the tasks of identifying the beneficiaries and gathering their information to provide the best means of technical support and training for them.
Responsibilities:
- Implement project activities at the field level under the supervision and guidance of management.
- Execute operational work plans and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Conduct regular field assessments, data collection, and data entry as required.
- Ensure that all data is accurately collected, verified, and shared promptly with the supervisor.
- Coordinate and collaborate with partners, community stakeholders, and other agencies as requested by the supervisor.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate the distribution of materials and resources as needed.
- Maintain proper records and documentation, and report any challenges, issues, or concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Provide logistical and operational support to other project activities as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, agriculture, social sciences, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of livelihoods, recovery, or economic development projects is an asset.
- Proven experience in working with local communities, partners, and authorities in field settings.
- Good knowledge of data collection tools and reporting systems; experience with digital data entry platforms is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Minimum of two-year experience in field work, community mobilization, and outreach activities with international NGOs;
- Knowledge of IT tools, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous experience in using data collection applications such as Kobo, Akvo
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following:
- Cover letter outlining all relevant experience, how you meet the essential criteria.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer). You will be given further notice prior to us contacting references.
NEF welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks before start date:
- A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening.
- Receipt of satisfactory references.
- Workplace Verification Check.
NEF's strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.
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