Post: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – PMLD Location: Kirkby, Merseyside Hours: 8:30am – 16:00pm (+ 7 additional Twilight sessions 16:00 – 18:00) POST 3-day Post (days to be confirmed no weekends) Contract: Term Time – Permanent Salary: £NMW – £25,740.00 pro rata (depending on qualifications and experience) Activate is seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) with experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with young adults aged 19–25 on further education (FE) study programs or have supported individuals in SEN settings within primary or secondary education, or within health and social care environments. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in encouraging learners to actively participate in their education. You should have experience supporting individuals across a range of ability levels, from pre-entry through to Level 1, adapting your approach to meet diverse learning needs. We are seeking driven and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential. and committed to promoting independence. The role includes supporting students with personal care tasks such as feeding, administering medication, changing, and other aspects of daily living. You will be dedicated to working with young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities, assisting them with a variety of further education (FE) both in the classroom and within community settings. The role requires confident and capable Learning Support Assistants, ideally with at least one year’s experience in further education or social care. A relevant LSA qualification is preferred; however, full training will be provided to work towards a Level 3 LSA Certificate in Special Needs after a successful probationary period. Activate is a registered charity which was founded in 2005. We deliver personalised educational and vocational programmes for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in Knowsley. We have been added to the Section 41 Secretary of State approved providers list. Our further education programmes for 19–25-year-olds with learning difficulties and or disabilities are entirely person centred. We offer a personalised curriculum for each student on program. Our aim as an organisation is to provide groundbreaking education programmes which help young people with disabilities to develop skills to build confidence, develop employment skills and encourage independence within the local community. Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Full Job Description, Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy can be downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed application to be submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk before closing date of 30/01/2026. Reference No: LSAJAN26. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Contract: Salary: Learning Support Assistant (PMLD) Term Time – Permanent £NMW – £25,740.00 pro rata JOB LOCATION: Kirkby, Merseyside All employees must to be flexible in their approach and will be expected to work at other community-based sites. Reporting to: Education Lead Main purpose of this job To work as part of a team to support the teaching and learning activities and entitlement of all learners who have severe and complex educational needs. Support tutors in preparing individual programmes and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the learners and supporting the tutor in the co-ordination and planning of resources and the delivery of learning programmes. Summary of duties and responsibilities: To support the tutor in the management, planning, delivery and assessment of 1. curriculum programmes for all learners including support to groups and individuals in the delivery of these programmes. To be a key worker for 1 learner or a number of learners in the class/group facilitating 2. the documentation of assessment/progress and maintaining communication information between college/home. To assist the teacher with planning and preparation of resources and programmes 3. including differentiation for the individual needs of learners in the class/group. To actively support all students in the full range of curriculum activities across the 4.. college. To carry out evaluation of progress and electronically record attainment against 5. learners targets. To read, understand and acknowledge, input and implement the following information 6. for the students/groups that you support: Individual Learning Plans Behaviour Support Plan...
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Food and Beverage Team Member
Food & Beverage Team Member / Café Assistant
Wakefield FWC | Catering | Permanent contract | Part Time |£25,646.40 per annum pro rata24 hours per week
At Nuffield Health, our goal is to create the best possible experience for our members and guests. If you’re motivated, great at making people feel welcome and comfortable, and you bring plenty of initiative, you could join us. Here, you’ll find a fun and friendly place to work with lots of fantastic benefits on offer.
As a Food & Beverage Team Member / Café Assistant at our [insert club name], you’ll have great communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone. You also bring buckets of confidence, empathy and the basic computer skills that mean you’re comfortable with both Word and Excel.
As a Food & Beverage / Café Team Member, you will:
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Provide excellent customer care to all sorts of people
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Help us create an atmosphere that’s friendly, relaxing and professional
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Be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, healthy and nutritional food and drink
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Match the quality of the produce with the efficiency of your service, every time
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Be a real team player and share ideas with colleagues
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Do everything you can to support your team in providing the best service around
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
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Do you love organising, tidying, or giving pre-loved items a new lease of life?
Join our amazing retail team in our Horwich charity shop and help turn generous donations into vital funds for your local children’s hospice. Volunteering with Derian House is flexible, inclusive and rewarding. If you can spare a few hours each week, we’d love to hear from you.
Sorting through donated treasures such as clothes, books, toys and homeware
Checking items for quality and setting aside anything that’s not quite shop-ready
Preparing items for sale by steaming clothes, cleaning, labelling and pricing
Keeping the sorting area clean, tidy and safe
Working alongside our friendly team of staff and volunteers
Enjoy organising and have an eye for detail
Are happy being hands-on and can lift the odd bag or box (within your limits)
Like being part of a fun and supportive team
Be part of something that makes a real difference in your community
Meet lovely people and have fun while volunteering
Learn new skills in retail – no experience needed, as full training and support will be provided
Enjoy a volunteer discount in store and a Derian House uniform to wear with pride
Reasonable lunch and travel expenses provided (minimum hours apply)
Opportunities to get involved in Derian House events
Long Service Awards
We’re looking for reliable, kind-hearted people who want to give back.
Tuesday morning
Wednesday morning and afternoon
Thursday morning and afternoon
Friday morning and afternoon
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 16
You must be living in the UK to volunteer in one of our shops
We ask all applicants to disclose, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions in advance of a DBS check
All volunteers are required to wear a uniform, which will be provided free of charge
This is an unpaid volunteer position in a charity shop
Register your CV here and a member of our team will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available.
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At the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping our visitors’ unforgettable experiences through your warm welcome, your interaction with them and the information that you provide on the canoe safari and guided boat tours.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number.
Just to let you know, some of our roles are very popular. To help our teams and minimise disappointment for people kind enough to want to support us, we might take roles down before the closing date if we get a lot of applications. If you do miss a role, or are looking for something particular, you can sign up to opportunity alerts.
No previous experience is required as training will be provided. However this role will suit you if you have a love of wildlife and the outdoors and are:
- Confident or experienced in talking to the public
- Able to work in a team of staff and volunteers
- Experienced in a visitor service environment with a strong commitment to excellent customer service
- Experience in canoeing is an advantage.
Please note that unfortunately this role is not suitable for Under 18's.
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
Title: Bank Maintenance Operative
Redditch, Worcestershire, GB, B97 4LX
Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
Bank Maintenance Operative
Brambles Residential Care Home, Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 4LX
Pay (£13.53 per hour)
Hours as and when required
Discover your sense of belonging
We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Maintenance Operative to our friendly team at Brambles in Redditch.
We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.
When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Your role
- Access practical training to build confidence in key tasks – including plumbing essentials and repair best practices
- Benefit from development opportunities shaped by Maintenance Operative feedback
- Carry out regular health and safety checks to keep everyone safe
- Complete minor repairs and maintain the home and garden to a high standard
- Communicate clearly with residents, families, colleagues and contractors
- Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards
- Provide cover at other homes when needed
Your skills
- Practical experience in minor repairs, basic plumbing and DIY
- Understanding of health and safety protocols (Legionella awareness desirable)
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively
- Valid driving licence and access to transport
- Confidence using an iPad or laptop for compliance tasks
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangementsandpaid volunteering days
- Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Flexible working options
- Free staff mealson long shifts
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our testament to creating a supportive...
How cells decide what to become: exploring diversity in the developing spinal cord
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Eleftheria Parasyraki in James Briscoe's lab.
Introduction to the science
In our lab, we study how embryos produce the right cells in the right place at the right time. To do this, we work on the developing spinal cord—a key part of the central nervous system that gives rise to many different types of neurons and glia in a highly organised manner. We investigate how genes interact to control cell identity, and how these interactions build the structures of the nervous system. Understanding these processes not only reveals fundamental rules of neural tissue formation, but also helps guide the design of better treatments for nervous system diseases.
About the project
In this summer project, you will explore the spatial and temporal cues that shape cell identity in the developing spinal cord. Although many individual factors have been identified, we still do not understand how positional information (“where a cell is”) and timing signals (“when it develops”) work together to produce specific cell types. This project aims to uncover some of the key transcription factors and epigenetic regulators that help cells “know” what to become and when.
You will gain hands-on experience with a range of widely used and cutting-edge techniques, including embryonic stem cell culture and directed differentiation, gene knockouts, molecular biology assays, immunofluorescence, advanced microscopy, and flow cytometry. This project will give you direct exposure to developmental biology, stem cell models, and molecular biology—providing a strong foundation for future research in cell and developmental biology.[1, 2]
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- This project is suitable for a someone studying biology or biomedical sciences
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
1. Sagner, A. and Briscoe, J. (2019)
Establishing neuronal diversity in the spinal cord: a time and a place.
Development 146: dev182154. PubMed abstract
2. Zhang, I., Boezio, G.L.M., Cornwall-Scoones, J., Frith, T., Finnie, E., Luo, J., . . . Delás, M.J. (2025)
The cis -regulatory logic integrating spatial and temporal patterning in the vertebrate neural tube.
Developmental Cell 60: 3034–3049 .e3039. PubMed abstract
Immuno-Genetics: How do different variants of a gene impact immune cell function?
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Siddhartha Sharma in Carola Garcia de Vinuesa's lab.
Introduction to the science
Systemic lupus erthyematosus (Lupus) is an autoimmune disease that mainly impacts women. It causes tissue and organ damage that can have significant impact on quality of life. In most cases lupus is the result of multiple genes acting together (polygenic). But there are rare instances when a single gene can cause lupus (monogenic). In the Vinuesa Lab, we study how people with these rare single gene cases develop lupus with the hope of better understanding how particular genes may contribute to the polygenic form of lupus.
About the project
In lupus, one gene that might play an important role in how the disease starts and progresses is the gene, TLR7. This gene is a type of pattern recognition receptor, and recognises distinct molecules in biology, called RNA, based on their unique patterns. We are going to study how different types of TLR7 genes (variants) may influence the severity of lupus. To do this, we will use molecular cloning techniques to assemble DNA copies of different TLR7 variants. Next, we will force cells to express a single TLR7 variant, and then test how these cells respond to RNA. With this information, we will compare the cell responses of each TLR7 variant. Knowing how each variant of TLR7 responds to RNA can help us better understand why some TLR7 variants cause disease in people.
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- This project would suit someone good with their hands and patient. Molecular coning is a laborious process, with a high chance of failure. But, with enough patience, and attention to detail, it usually works. Successful assembly of DNA can be quite rewarding.
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
1. Brown, G.J., Canete, P.F., Wang, H., Medhavy, A., Bones, J., Roco, J.A., . . . Vinuesa, C.G. (2022)
TLR7 gain-of-function genetic variation causes human lupus.
Nature 605: 349–356. PubMed abstract
Comprehensively defining determinants of mutation rate and spectrum in bacteria
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Hannah Pugh in Eachan Johnson's lab.
Introduction to the science
In our group (the Systems Chemical Biology of Infection and Resistance Laboratory), we are interested in understanding how clinically relevant pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis cause infection and develop resistance to antimicrobials. Our aim is to identify new clinical targets through the development and use of chemical biology and genetic tools.
About the project
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest global public health challenges of the 21st century. By 2050, an estimated 10 million people will die each year. How bacteria respond to both external and internal stressors, and DNA damage underpins this resistance.
To further understand regulators of bacterial genome stability, we have developed a fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) based assay that utilises 12 “dead” superfolder-GFP reporters, each of which reverts to fluorescence following one of the 12 possible mutations at a specific site [1]. Combined with CRISPR interference (CRISPRi), we are able to perform whole genome screens in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, to identify genetic modulators of resistance [2, 3].
Using an E. coli library, we will determine the conditions under which bacterial mutation rate changes. FACS will be utilised to isolate mutated cells, with exact mutations confirmed by sequencing. Targeted CRISPRi knockdowns will be generated to help understand the role individual genetic factors have on genome stability.
The project is constantly evolving but will include:
• Designing experiments
• Microbiology techniques
• Molecular microbiology techniques including CRISPRi/dCas9 technology
• Performing high-throughput phenotypic assays
• Assisted flow cytometry/FACS analyses
• Next generation sequencing
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- The project would suit a student studying a biological or biomedical based degree. Previous experience in microbiology or molecular biology is not needed, though an interest in microbial genetics, AMR or chemical biology is needed.
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
1. Pauly, M.D., Procario, M.C. and Lauring, A.S. (2017)
A novel twelve class fluctuation test reveals higher than expected mutation rates for influenza A viruses.
eLife 6: e26437. PubMed abstract
2. Peters, J.M., Koo, B.M., Patino, R., Heussler, G.E., Hearne, C.C., Qu, J., . . . Rosenberg, O.S. (2019)
Enabling genetic analysis of diverse bacteria with Mobile-CRISPRi.
Nature Microbiology 4: 244–250. PubMed abstract
3. Rock, J.M., Hopkins, F.F., Chavez, A., Diallo, M., Chase, M.R., Gerrick, E.R., . . . Fortune, S.M. (2017)
Programmable transcriptional repression in mycobacteria using an orthogonal CRISPR interference platform.
Nature Microbiology 2: 16274. PubMed abstract
Profiling gene expression in early vertebrate embryos
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Arsham Nejad Kourki in James DiFrisco's lab.
Introduction to the science
Our lab investigates the conserved principles that shape early embryonic development across vertebrates. We focus on diverse embryos, and how, despite major differences in geometry, yolk, and extraembryonic tissues, they deploy shared regulatory systems during gastrulation to establish the body axis and germ layers. By combining comparative embryology with modern single-cell, spatial, and chromatin accessibility approaches, we aim to uncover the gene regulatory networks and cell behaviours that define evolutionarily conserved structures during early development. Ultimately, our work seeks to clarify how homologous developmental mechanisms are maintained or transformed across evolution.
About the project
This project will explore how early embryos from frog, fish, and chicken use similar genes during gastrulation. Although these species look very different, many of the key developmental genes are shared. The student will help identify where these genes are active by imaging their expression patterns in whole embryos.
The work will involve three main steps. First, the student will perform HCR-FISH to label specific genes in fixed embryos. This technique uses fluorescent probes to show exactly where a gene is expressed. Next, the student will prepare thin sections of these embryos to examine tissue layers. Finally, they will image the samples using spinning-disk or laser-scanning confocal microscopy, allowing high-resolution visualisation of gene expression patterns.
By comparing frog, fish, and chicken embryos, the student will help us understand whether conserved developmental structures show similar molecular signatures across species. Their work will contribute to our broader research on how early body axes and germ layers form during gastrulation.
Techniques the student will learn :
1. HCR-FISH probe hybridisation and amplification
2. Fluorescent imaging of whole mounts
3. Cryosectioning or vibratome sectioning
4. Confocal microscopy (spinning disk or laser scanning)
This project provides hands-on experience with modern molecular imaging techniques and promises a valuable introduction to comparative developmental biology.
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- This project would suit a student studying biological sciences, biomedical sciences, developmental biology, genetics, or a related life-science discipline, with a strong interest in concepts of evolutionary biology
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
- Arendt, D. and Nübler-Jung, K. (1999)
Rearranging gastrulation in the name of yolk: evolution of gastrulation in yolk-rich amniote eggs.
Mechanisms of Development 81: 3–22. PubMed abstract
2. Stern, C.D. and Downs, K.M. (2012)
The hypoblast (visceral endoderm): an evo-devo perspective.
Development 139: 1059–1069. PubMed abstract
Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant
Location: Elizabeth House Residential Home, Poole (BH12 4PX)
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Hours: Full & Part Time & Bank
Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 20:00 (including alternate weekends)
Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?
You should have prior experience in care, including care planning and medication administration and hold, or be happy to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
• Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants
• Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
• Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You'll receive a comprehensive induction including:
• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
Your Rewards and Benefits
At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.
As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -
• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Con...
Retail Online Merchandiser
Retail Depot, Cwmbran
About the role
Salary: In line with minimum wage
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week
Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026
Role type: Permanent
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
To successfully advertise and sell items using online selling websites, achieving sales targets and generating maximum profits for St David’s Hospice Care.
Key Working Relationships
General Public
Head of Retail
Staff and Colleagues
Volunteers
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Meet agreed sales and profit targets.
• Maximise income through promotion of Gift Aid and ensure this is processed and recorded accurately.
• Manage the sourcing, pricing, online merchandising, and online display of donated stock.
• In consultation with the Retail Manager, devise and implement online sales promotions programmes.
• Maintain a high standard of online display.
• Be proactive in generating donated stock.
• Process online orders to agreed standards and timescale.
• Ensure that all organisational procedures are followed, e.g. security, cash handling, reporting, banking.
• Ensure all relevant administration is completed.
• Ensure an exceptionally high level of customer care is maintained.
• Ensure all orders are packaged and despatched correctly.
• Undertake any required training courses.
• Assist in the positive promotion of the work of St. David’s Hospice Care, working with community fundraisers to exploit opportunities and maximise awareness of the charity.
• Comply with organisational health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and customers.
Additional Duties
All job descriptions are subject to review. Job holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. Any review will be undertaken by the line manager, in consultation with the post holder.
Other information
Unsociable Hours: There may be an occasional need for unsociable hours, e.g. attendance at fundraising events, meetings and conferences. Time in lieu will be given in respect of this.
Health and Safety: To ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out, be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act, to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
Data Protection: If you are required to do so, any processing or use of information pertaining to staff, patients and/or clients must be held in a fair and lawful way. Data should only be held for specific registered purposes and for the minimum period of time. It must not be disclosed in any way incompatible with such purposes.
Equal Opportunities: It is the aim of St. David's Hospice Care to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality, or ethnic origins, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, St David's Hospice Care has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
No Smoking Policy: St David's Hospice Care Hospice Care operates a No Smoking policy.
Conditions of Service: In accordance with St. David’s Hospice Care Employment Manual
Pension Scheme: Staff are auto enrolled into St David’s pension scheme if eligible
Confidentiality: All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
• Good literacy and numeracy skills• GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
Experience
Essential
• Commercial Awareness
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of Ebay, Vinted and other selling/buying platforms
• Knowledge and experience of retailing
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with Gift Aid
• Administrative experience
• Banking, financial record keeping
• Merchandising and stock control
• Project manager skills is crucial for growing the online retail business and increasing revenue.
Desirable
• Charity retail experience
• Experience of managing and motivating volunteers
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Good time management skills and able to prioritise own workload
• Excellent v...
People Team Administrator (Intern)
Job Description
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is working with London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in partnership with the Mayor of London’s Sport Team, to offer two 12-month internships, giving you the chance to dive into some of the operational dimensions at the RFU.
This internship will give you a hands-on, immersive experience within our People Team. Previous experience is not essential, and you don’t need to be obsessed with rugby to tackle this opportunity. What we’re most interested in is your ambition and drive to develop your skills and take advantage of new learning experiences.
Job Title : People Team Administrator (Intern)Department : People Team - Business OperationsReports to : People PartnerSalary Banding : £22,663 per annum Job Level : CoreLocation : This role is contractually based at Allianz Stadium, offering some flexibility to work from home. To be eligible for this internship, you must currently live in London or have a London postcode by the start of the role.Employment Type : Internship (12-month Fixed Term Contract)Working Hours : This is a part-time role, covering 28hrs (4 days) per week
Application Information:
Please submit an anonymised CV and motivational letter (i.e. please exclude personal details). In your motivational letter, please answer the following questions:
- What motivates you to work at the RFU? (250 words)
- What type of role do you see yourself in, in the future? (250 words)
- The closing date for applications 4th February at 5pm
- will happen in theFirst stage interviews, and will consist of a short call or Teams videocall to find out more about youweek of 23rd February
- There will be an assessment day on 2nd March
THE ROLE
To support the People team in an administrative capacity, dealing with a wide range of enquiries and general admin tasks.
To provide an efficient and effective support service to the People team and the RFU through:
- Operational and administrative support
- Maintenance of People systems ensuring data integrity
- Continual improvement in the People service provision
THE TEAM
The People team is made up of People Operations (including Recruitment and Learning & Development), Reward, Payroll and Internal Communications & Engagement. Our purpose as a team is to provide operational and strategic advice and support on all aspects of the RFU’s approach to effective people management, promoting the best culture, high performance and leadership across the organisation through a mixture of business-as-usual People activity, delivery of change programmes and cross-business projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing general administrative support to the People team, covering Operations, Reward, Recruitment, Learning & Development (L&D) and Payroll.
- Supporting on People projects in line with departmental objectives and the RFU’s People Strategy.
- Supporting with first line queries and requests.
- Updating and maintaining organisation charts, departmental forms, guides, packs, and general documentation as required.
- Processing reference requests.
- Supporting the People Advisors with the preparation of letters, contracts and contract amendments.
- Supporting the new starter onboarding process (e.g. putting together new starter welcome packs).
- Processing and maintaining current DBS records and reports for relevant employees.
- Supporting with advertising vacancies and setting up interviews as needed.
- Supporting with sending out ad hoc, nominated recognition awards (day-to-day, quarterly and annual awards).
- Updating the Learning Management System (LMS) with new starters and leavers.
- Providing ad hoc administrative support for internal L&D courses/programmes.
- Supporting the Internal Communications & Culture Partner with ad hoc administration.
- Supporting with ad hoc administration for company cars.
- Raising purchase orders as needed.
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
- Ac...
St Paul's Waldorf School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Early Childhood Practitioner & Orchard Group Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Job requirements
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Steiner early years trained or prepared to undertake a Steiner-Waldorf early years training.
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
- Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
- Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a Early Childhood Practitioner & Orchard Group Assistant within St Paul's Waldorf School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
St Paul's Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Required March 2026 Grounds Keeper
The School seeks to employ an energetic, practical individual and nature enthusiast who will work collaboratively and proactively with the Estates team to ensure our grounds are kept to the highest standards showcasing the excellence of Edge Grove’s Mission, its Core Values and its pupils’ remarkable progress and outcomes. This is a part time position starting in March 2026.
Please see the full Job Description below.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.
We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.
We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.
Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.
At YMCA Dulverton Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:
- Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
- A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
- Monthly employee raffle
- Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
- A complimentary one-night hotel stay at one of our locations
- Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
- Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
- Access to confidential counselling services
- Employer contributions to your pension scheme
- Exclusive charity worker discounts
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.