Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Dorset House!
Role: Maintenance Operative / Handyperson
Location: Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
Pay: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Operative / Handyperson to join the team at Dorset House, our residential care home located in the heart of the Hamworthy community, near Poole.
As a Maintenance Operative, you will be a crucial part of the TEAM, ensuring the care home always remains functional.
In this role you'll be responsible for carrying out a varied range of building maintenance, checks and repairs throughout the property to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly residents at our home.
About You
Ideally you will have experience of working in a care home or similar regulated environment, which involves dealing with several maintenance tasks daily.
You will need to be confident to use your own initiative, and work with minimum supervision throughout the day.
You will have excellent time management & flexibility for possible evening or weekend call outs for emergencies.
On occasion you'll also support with the maintenance / handyperson needs at other local Care South residential homes.
Ideal Skills & Experience.
- Basic Electrical Safety certificate
- Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella
- Experience of using heating, electrical and fire systems
- Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications
Strong general repair skills are required, as key duties will include both planned and reactive maintenance across all areas of the home, covering, plumbing, heating, electrical, decoration, fire testing, care equipment and carpentry.
Should you require Fire Safety or Legionella training or updates to your current certification, Care South will be happy to support your career progression.
Are you also someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives?
We will be keen to meet you if you’re pro-active in your approach, ensuring all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.
We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported, every step of the way.
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 ...
Maintenance Operative
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers.
Within our Adult Services, we support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation.
We have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We have an opportunity for you to join our established Maintenance team who will be responsible for and ensure the upkeep, general maintenance, safety and security of the services buildings, grounds and outdoor equipment.
The salary for this role is £22,821 - £27,892 per annum.
This role requires you to be able to drive
To view the job description please click here
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
Sybil Elgar School
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact insert: Philip Bush, Philip.Bush@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
** NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
We are seeking an energetic and passionate priest to lead our diverse, dynamic and outward looking church in East London. The Ascension is a lively, multi-cultural church in the open-evangelical tradition. We have a history of social action and are deeply embedded in our local community. We have an associated charitable trust which leads many of our projects.
We are seeking a vicar who will prayerfully take us forward into a new season. The priorities we have discerned are:
- Encouraging leadership within the church by nurturing gifts.
- Developing evangelism alongside social action.
- Deepening our prayer and discipleship.
We would look for a vicar who is:
- Ready for the joys and challenges of an urban parish
- Kind and family oriented
- An enabler
- Able to help lead a charity, alongside the typical parish role.
What we can offer:
- A genuinely warm and loving church family
- Great colleagues within church and the charitable trust
- A church building which is practical, flexible with great facilities
- A modern, warm, light and spacious vicarage
Closing date for applications: 17 February 2026
Interviews: 23 March 2026
A Parish Profile can be downloaded using the link below and an application form available is from, and to be returned to the Archdeacon of West Ham’s office: a.westham@chelmsford.anglican.org
Appointment subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure
Join Our Caring Community at Elizabeth House!
Role: Night Care & Support Assistant - Bank Team
Location: Elizabeth House Residential Home, Bournemouth (BH12 4PX)
Pay: £12.50 – £12.75 per hour
Hours: Bank Team
Shift Pattern: 20:00 – 08:00 (including alternate weekends)
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Elizabeth House, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.
You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.
We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.
If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!
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 p...
Warehouse & Retail Support Manager
30 hours per week
Our shops and warehouse play a pivotal role in our income stream and assist in the financial sustainability of the Hospice. They provide employment and volunteering opportunities, sell a wide selection of donated pre-loved goods, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Ayrshire Hospice within our local communities.
As the Warehouse & Retail Support Manager, you will support and coordinate the day-to-day management and administration of all stock and distribution related operations. You will report to the Area Manager and support the operational compliance in our network of eight shops.
You will be responsible for managing and coordinating stock management systems, ensure all health and safety requirements are achieved and costs are controlled and reduced. You will ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported, while supplying shops with required stock and equipment.
You will oversee the warehouse team to achieve safe working practices and efficient and comprehensive procedures.
You will manage and co-ordinate a delivery and collection service for the distribution of donated goods and new goods stock across all shops, along with managing furniture collection and delivery to customers.
You will build good relationships and work in collaboration with shop managers, to help identify stock requirements for each shop.
Main Responsibilities
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Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.
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Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.
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Support Shop Managers in achieving year on year improvements in income, sales and net profit targets as per annual budgets by ensuring they have the appropriate stock.
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Collaboratively work alongside the Ayr shop manager and Online team to support the day-to-day operation and lead in the shop managers absence. (This may involve working in other shops in Ayrshire as manager, if required).
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Support in delivering a culture of excellent customer service in the warehouse, training and supporting staff to develop positive and professional relationships. Displaying appropriate standards of professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm
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To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.
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Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.
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To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.
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Support the warehouse/retail teams in delivering a customer/donor experience to an exceptional standard, that nurtures a connection and ongoing engagement with the Ayrshire Hospice
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Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.
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Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.
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To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.
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Manage and coordinate the recording and scheduling of new goods across the Hospice shop network, ensuring the movement of stock is recorded meticulously within the EPOS system and other stock management controls.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
• Qualification within people management - Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
• Previous experience of retail management - Desirable
• Proven track record of people management - Essential
• A proven track record in achieving targets / objectives - Essential
• Experience with working with the public and delivering excellent customer care - Essential
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practise - Essential
• Previous warehouse experience - Desirable
Ability/Skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of retail best practi...
Café Shift Leader
College Lake,
Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG
Contact details
Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk
Café Shift Leader
Salary: £13,760 (pro rata) per annum (£24,697 FTE), £13.57 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 19.5 hours per week, according to rota. Alternate weekend working and occasional bank holidays and evenings.
Based: College Lake Nature Reserve, Tring, Bucks, England
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
The Café Shift Leader will help nature recover by delivering an excellent guest experience at our busy café located in College Lake nature reserve, Tring, Bucks.
What you’ll be doing
- Food and drink preparation, including cooking a basic menu and baking.
- Supervising the daily operation of our busy café to deliver a positive guest experience and maximise income opportunities.
- Carrying out the daily opening and closing procedures for the café including food safety and hygiene checks.
- Assist the Café Supervisor with ordering the ordering of stock and developing a vibrant seasonal menu for the café and events hosted at the reserve.
What we’re looking for
- Café or similar customer focused hospitality environment skills
- Baking, cooking, or other food preparation skills
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification with ability to attain Food Hygiene Level 3
- A calm and welcoming approach in dealing with the public and colleagues
- Ability to coordinate a team and resources to adapt to changing demands in the café
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis and the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy once a suitable applicant is found.
Interviews will take place face to face at College Lake on a rolling basis.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on recruitment@bbowt.org.uk if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.
When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.
We don't use an application form, or CVs - your answers to our situational based questions will be scored against a review guide and scores from these will decide which candidates go through to the interview stage. See here to find out why we do this.
Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.
You’ll also be asked for information about your background, anything...
Children’s Activity Programme | School holiday, weekend and / or cover shifts | Flexible hours | Meaningful work
Looking for work that actually makes a difference during the school holidays and weekends to provide flexible cover?
Join our children’s activity programme and help create safe, joyful, and memorable days for children who need extra support to thrive.
We are recruiting Activity Support Workers to provide cover across our children’s school holiday activity programmes as well as some of our weekend groups. You can choose to work:
School holidays only
Weekends only
Cover shifts for sickness / annual leave
All of the above
✨ About the Role
You’ll be part of a friendly, values-driven team supporting children to enjoy fun, inclusive activities in a caring and structured environment.
This is not just cover work. It’s about being the calm, encouraging presence that helps children feel safe, confident, and included.
🧩 What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting children during activity sessions – during school holidays and/or weekends
- Encouraging participation in games, crafts, trips, and group activities
- Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Working closely with permanent staff to ensure safe, consistent care
💛 Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be superhuman, just kind, reliable, and enthusiastic.
You might be:
- Experienced in care, education, youth work, or childcare
- A student studying health, social care, psychology, teaching, or similar
- Someone with lived experience and a genuine passion for working with children
- Calm under pressure and confident supporting children with additional needs
🎒 What We Offer
- Flexible shifts, work that fits around your life
- A supportive, welcoming team
- Valuable experience in the care sector
- Work that leaves you tired in the best way possible
- The kind of job where you go home knowing you mattered
🔒 Safeguarding
This role is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- References
- Right to work in the UK
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
📩 Interested? If you’re someone who brings patience, warmth, and energy into a room, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now by logging onto our website Umbrella – Empowering Disabled Children, Young Adults And Their Families and completing the
downloadable application formand returning to
, and help turn school holidays and weekends into something special.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and Passionate individuals to join our team of Activity Support Workers.
- To support children/younger adults in line with their needs and abilities at activities.
To be able to work with children and/or young adults in a group setting as well as 1:1 in the community - To stimulate the child/younger adult with play activities and social activities in the community.
- To help recreation providers/club leaders develop their skills base with regard to working with disabled children/younger adults, ensuring they are safe and stimulating
- To liaise as appropriate with the child/younger adult and their parents/carers
- To undertake basic care functions for children/younger adult where appropriate (e.g. toileting, help with feeding etc). Moving and handling training will be given.
- To work with club staff when considering appropriate integrated and specialist activities for the child/younger adult.
- To report any developments or concerns about particular children to the leisure provision staff and Line Managers as appropriate
- To provide information to the staff team concerning resources, provision and perceived needs of disabled children/younger adult in South Derbyshire
- To participate in the development of training for play and leisure groups / staff members.
- To participate in Umbrella Volunteer Training
- To support and promote equal opportunities
- To comply with Health and Safety regulations
- To work alongside other professionals on a number of sites
- To attend staff and team meetings and liaise regularly with the team on all aspects of the project
- To complete administration work
- To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with your Line Manager
To download application form please click here
Please return completed application forms to laura.beresford@umbrella.uk.net
Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a permanent full-time (35 hours) Property Services Director to join our team. We want to find someone that shares our values (Committed, People Focused, Professional and Agile) and wants to make a positive difference in tenants’ lives through the provision of good quality, well maintained homes.
The role is to lead the Property Services team in delivering a high quality, customer focused, and compliant asset management and maintenance service. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
• Experience of leading and motivating a team
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve strategic goals
• Understanding of legislative, statutory and regulatory requirements relating to social housing
• Experience of developing partnerships with external organisations
• Previous experience of working in a housing organisation
The post holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
(Please note that CV’s will be considered as additional information only – No Agencies)
For an informal chat about the post please contact Claire Ironside at either cironside@manorestates.org.uk or 0131 510 8540
Information packs and an application form are available to download below or by contacting our office on 0131 510 8540 or email info@manorestates.org.uk.
To apply
Application forms can be downloaded in PDF or Word format by clicking the appropriate link below.
To:
You can return your completed form by email to info@manorestates.org.uk or by post to:
Manor Estates Housing Association Suite 4
5 New Mart Place
Edinburgh
EH14 1RW
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- Location:Oxfam Bookshop - Wallingford
- Workplace Type:On-site
- Hours:37.5 hours per week
- Salary:£25,314 per annum
- Job Family:Retail
- Division:Retail (Engagement)
- Grade:Shop Manager 1
- Job Type:Open ended
- Closing Date:21 February 2026
- Country:United Kingdom
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note: this role involves occasional Sunday working.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. ...
Ambassador Volunteer
To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss known to churches, small groups, sight loss charities and organisations as well as to attend exhibitions representing Torch Trust.
We will email you our Torch News magazine four times a year, full of encouraging stories, updates and information on how you can get involved. Our quarterly prayer diary is included to give you a daily guide to how you can be praying for the ministry of Torch. By receiving these digitally you help us save costs and help the planet!
By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.
We are only able to continue our work supporting those with sight loss thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Please consider if you can support the ministry financially.
Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.
From outside UK: +44 1858 438260
If you don’t get a response please use our online form or email us at: info@torchtrust.org
Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
Write us an email and one of our friendly team members will get back to as soon as possible.
If you like to contact us directly, please use this phone number: 01858 438260
Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.
From outside UK: +44 1858 438260
Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
It’s free and easy to become a client. Once you get in touch, one of our staff will help you complete the sign-up process.
By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.
We have a dedicated form for registering yourself and the client.
It’s free and easy to become a client supporter. You can do this online or over the telephone. This will give you access to most items that a client would have access to.
By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.
We’ve got a dedicated form to register yourself as a client.
By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.
To record Christian books and magazines for the Torch Trust library, to enable clients who live with sight loss to access materials so that they can grow in their faith through digital recordings.
- To prepare written material for an audio context
- To record the material on to a laptop using a USB microphone
- To check the recording for accuracy, noise, level, pace and timing, and correct as appropriate
- Position Type:Voluntary
- Team:Audio Transcription Coordinator
- Location:Work from Home
- A natural reading voice with variable expressions
- Good sense of hearing
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Able to keep on required time scales
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Good level of literacy
Homebased, with use of a quiet room which has sound absorbing surfaces, like carpets and curtains. Also required is a modern Windows PC/laptop (unfortunately our microphones do not work with Apple systems).
This is a part-time role with days and hours to suit the applicant. However, it is expected that volunteers are able to commit time to agreed projects in order to meet deadlines.
A microphone, training and support will be provided by Torch Trust.
- Application Form
- Informal interview
- 2 references including a Church Minister or leader
- Volunteer Agreement
If you would like any further information about the role please contact : 01858 438260 or volunteers@torchtrust.org
If you have any questions concerning employment with Torch please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be pleased to get back in touch with you.
Other staffing opportunities will be listed here as they become available.
Vacancy
To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss...
St Paul Old Ford is a vibrant, inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcomed, fully known, and encouraged to grow in faith and community. At the heart of our life and agency is Jesus Christ, who calls us to love, serve, and witness to Him in our parish and beyond.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the life and vision of the church by enabling staff, volunteers, and lay leaders to focus on pastoral care, worship, and outreach.
Our building hosts two charities: IntoUniversity and Ability Bow. St Paul’s is also in a benefice with St Marks Victoria Park, where our tenants are a full-time nursery. The Church also owns a flat that is rented to private tenants.
St Paul Old Ford is a hive of activity 7 days a week, hosting a community café, used for venue hire, and supporting a range of local groups and community projects. This role offers the chance to engage with and support these vibrant activities alongside the day-to-day operational leadership of the church.
This is a 0.7 FTE role, ideal for a collaborative, relational, and mission-driven professional who can balance operational excellence with a heart for people and community. The Operations Manager will oversee the church’s resources: people, buildings, IT, and finances, developing systems and structures that are effective, flexible, and culturally responsive.
The post-holder must be a committed Christian, willing to be a regular participant in the worshipping life of St Paul’s, and fully committed to the vision, values, and life of the church, working alongside the Vicar, PCC (The Church Council) and leadership team to help the church live out its vision.
The Church Operations Manager has delegated authority from the Vicar to lead and manage day-to-day operational, administrative, staffing, and compliance matters of the parish, working within PCC policies and agreed budgets.
This role offers the chance to be part of a welcoming, diverse, and vibrant parish, where Christ is present in and through our people, and hospitality, community, and shared gifts enable the church to flourish at the heart of the parish.
PURPOSE:
- To work collaboratively with the Vicar, PCC, staff and congregation, supporting St Paul’s as we discern our shared vision and agency in a diverse and changing parish, and beyond.
- To help nurture a staff culture rooted in mutual respect, honest communication and shared responsibility, supporting healthy rhythms of work and life.
- To be responsible for the management of the church’s resources of people, buildings, IT, and finances, developing effective, efficient, and flexible administrative processes, and robust and appropriate structures for leadership, management, and governance (including statutory compliance).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Working collaboratively to support the vision and mission of St Paul’s
- Meet regularly with the Vicar to plan, reflect and prioritise operational needs.
- Work with the PCC, staff team and volunteers to translate the church’s vision into practical steps, sustainable systems and shared rhythms of work.
- Support the Vicar in the operational elements of worship, seasonal services and community events.
- Help strengthen communication practices - digital, printed and face-to-face - ensuring accessibility for people of different backgrounds, languages and abilities.
- Participate fully in the life of the staff team and the wider life of the church, offering your gifts alongside others.
2. Nurturing a healthy staff culture
- Contribute to regular line-management, supporting staff and volunteers through check-ins, reflective conversations and an annual cycle of reviews and goal-setting that help each person flourish.
- Facilitate staff meetings in ways that encourage openness, clarity and collaboration - preparing accessible agendas, ensuring actions are understood, and helping the team follow through together.
- Support clear communication across the team, helping ensure decisions are shared transparently and that responsibilities are understood.
- Co-create - alongside the Vicar and staff team - a programme of team learning, development, wellbeing and reflective practice, including training and retreat opportunities that nourish an honest, diverse and thriving staff culture.
- Chair regular operational meetings to support coordination, shared problem-solving and the smooth functioning of the church’s day-to-day life.
3. Responsible for the mana...
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Job Details
- Job Title:
Driver / Stock Collector - Salary:
£24771.00 to £24771.00 Per Annum - Location:
Oswestry/Croesoswallt, Shropshire, United Kingdom - Postcode:
SY10 8GB - Hours per week:
37.5 - Type of contract:
Permanent - Job Ref:
SK1473282OswDSC - Posted Date:
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - Closing Date:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Documents:
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Driver / Stock Collector
Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Driver / Stock Collector? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Full Time Driver/Stock Collector to join our team based in Oswestry, covering North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire and Powys. You will join on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. A standard working week includes every Saturday and Sunday and three full weekdays. In return, our Driver/Stock Collector will receive a competitive rate of £24,771 per annum, plus benefits.
About the Driver / Stock Collector role:
As a Driver/ Stock Collector you will be responsible for the safe delivery of goods, careful handling of property and streamlining stock movement between shops, improving shop replenishment. The Driver/ Stock Collector provides logistical support operating an efficient delivery and collection service to internal and external customers. On occasion, you may be required to support other regions to ensure business continuity throughout the retail department.
We are looking for a Driver / Stock Collector who has:
- Ability to maintain large amounts of physical labour which could consist of moving approximately 400 bags per day weighing between 7-10kg each.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Experience of multi-drop deliveries.
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
About us:
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
- Organisational pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
- Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great development opportunities
Closing date: 5th February 2026
Interview date: 12th February 2026
If you think you have what it takes to be our Driver / Stock Collector and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Area Manager, Mark Hunt-Gittins, contact us on 07791 838790 or the HR department on 01691 679679. We would love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Cleaning Operative Part Time (PM)
Part time | Fountains Health Centre
OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT / EXCELLENCE / INNOVATION / INTEGRITY
The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative to work at the Fountains Health Centre based in Chester. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you will work individually or as part of a team to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the property and to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.
You duties will include but not be limited to:
- Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.
- The movement of items of furniture.
- All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act; statutory and company instruction and regulation and any other legal requirements.
- To relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.
- To attend and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.
- To attend meetings as requested.
- Duties may vary dependant on the requirement to cover in times of staff absence.
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
- Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
It is essential that you have worked in a similar role and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will have excellent customer service skills and be confident in communicating with clients, patients and colleagues.
The hours would be between 18.30 and 20.30 Monday - Friday - The hourly rate for this role is £13.45 (Real Living Wage)
This role is subject to completion and satisfactory outcome of a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
In return we offer
Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
Mental Health Support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
What we do
As an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates a culture of excellence in civil engineering, construction, development, property and facilities management that ensures long-term relationships with our partners and clients. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
Our ethos
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly s...
Cleaning Operative Part Time (PM)
Part time | Fountains Health Centre
OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT / EXCELLENCE / INNOVATION / INTEGRITY
The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative to work at the Fountains Health Centre based in Chester. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you will work individually or as part of a team to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the property and to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.
You duties will include but not be limited to:
- Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.
- The movement of items of furniture.
- All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act; statutory and company instruction and regulation and any other legal requirements.
- To relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.
- To attend and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.
- To attend meetings as requested.
- Duties may vary dependant on the requirement to cover in times of staff absence.
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
- Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
It is essential that you have worked in a similar role and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will have excellent customer service skills and be confident in communicating with clients, patients and colleagues.
The hours would be between 18.30 and 20.30 Tuesday & Thursday only (but with opportunity to work additional shifts) - The hourly rate for this role is £13.45 (Real Living Wage)
This role is subject to completion and satisfactory outcome of a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
In return we offer
Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service (assuming 5 days per week worked)
Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
Mental Health Support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
What we do
As an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates a culture of excellence in civil engineering, construction, development, property and facilities management that ensures long-term relationships with our partners and clients. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.