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Deputy Head of Care

Calvert Kielder, Kielder Water & Forest Park, Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS
Full-time
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Jobs & Volunteers

At Calvert Kielder, we provide days, holidays and experiences for people of all abilities. If you join our team you’ll be working part-time or full-time, or volunteering within the beautiful, uplifting and unique Kielder landscape, helping us to provide life-enhancing experiences for all our guests and visitors including individuals, groups, families, businesses, schools and colleges.

We are always on the lookout for exceptional people to join our team so please send your current CV and an impressive covering email letting us know the kind of roles you might be interested in and what you can bring to our organisation, to workwithus@calvert-kielder.com.

Let us know if you are looking for a job or volunteering opportunity or either. We’ll contact you straight away if there is an opportunity for you right now and we’ll keep you on file for a year if there isn’t.

Current Vacancies

Do you have good organisational and administrative skills?

We are looking for an assistant to support the Head of Finance and management team in the running of finance, payroll, and other finance tasks across the organisation.

Your tasks will include, but are not restricted to:

  • Reconciliation of bank statements, control accounts and credit control.
  • Timely processing and payment of purchase invoices and raising of sales invoices.
  • Preparing and inputting journals
  • Preparation of VAT returns.
  • Responsible for processing and reconciling payroll transactions including the calculation and submission of PAYE/NI contributions.
  • Process amendments including starters, leavers, contract changes, tax code changes, payment of tax, NI and pension contributions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Either a recognised finance / payroll qualification, a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, AAT, CIMA) or proven equivalent professional experience. Calvert Kielder would also be prepared to support professional development for the right candidate if qualifications had not been gained already.

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 1 year experience within a finance and payroll department.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of Trial Balances and double entry accounting.
  • A good understanding of payroll and pension processes
  • Good knowledge of ICT packages and systems (Xero, Word, Excel)
  • Understanding of financial regulations and procedures.

 REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

A Pro-rata 15 hour a week basic Starting Salary of £26,227.50 per annum, (£10,491 pro-rata). This rate is negotiable for the right candidate.

  • Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.
  • Death in Service Benefit 3 x annual salary.
  • Staff Discount Scheme.

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please send your CV and covering letter to the email address  workwithus@calvert-kielder.com with the subject line heading “Finance & Payroll Assistant”.

Do you have a passion for good customer service?

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to be part of our Guest Services Team, being a first point of contact for our guests.

Your tasks will include, but are not restricted to:

  • Providing assistance to guests and dealing with any enquiries or complaints.
  • Checking guests in and out.
  • Taking payments by card and cash.
  • Providing administrative support to operating departments.
  • Maintaining accurate guest records on our database.
  • Selling products and taking orders

  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience in a customer facing job role would be an advantage.

Full training will be provided however the following is desirable:

  • Level 2 certificate in Customer Services or equivalent Business based qualification
  • Level 3 certificate / (NVQ) Diploma in Customer Service or equivalent Business based qualification

Full Driving Licence.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Basic Salary at Real Living Wage rate

  • Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.
  • 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Staff Discount Scheme.

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please send your CV and covering letter to the email address  workwithus@calvert-kielder.com with the subject line heading “Administration Assistant”.  Closing date: 8 May 2026

We are looking for permanent full-time and part-time candidates to join our housekeeping team who are responsible for preparing our accommodation for our guests.

Calvert Kielder has a main centre, which incorporates our respite care facility, with 24 bedrooms and our grounds contain 17 self-catering chalets including “George Clarke’s” SkyDen” Our staff are responsible for the cleaning and preparation of all of our accommodation and laundry.

Staff work on average 35 hours per week, but part-time hours are also available.

We offer

    • A full time starting salary of £22,965 (35 hour week)
    • A minimum of 28 days annual leave with time off over Christmas and New Year.
    • A Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
    • Life Cover worth 3 x Annual Salary
    • Accident & Illness Cover
    • Staff Family & Friends Discount Scheme
    • Subsidised Meals
    • Ongoing Training (NVQ’s online and day courses)
    • Subsidised On-site accommodation (subject to availability)
    • Flexible working and part-time hours available
    • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please send your CV and covering letter to the email address workwithus@calvert-kielder.com  with the subject line heading “Housekeeping”.

In addition to our normal roles Calvert Kielder also offers apprenticeships in Care, Activities and Business Administration.

This is an opportunity for people of any age to join our organisation and train to become a fully qualified member of the staff team.

We offer

    • A full-time starting salary of £16,000 in Year One
    • A minimum of 28 days annual leave with time off over Christmas and New Year
    • A Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
    • Life Cover worth 3 x Annual Salary
    • Accident & Illness Cover
    • Staff Family & Friends Discount Scheme
    • Subsidised Meals
    • Ongoing Training (NVQ’s, NGB’s online and day courses)
    • Subsidised On-site accommodation (subject to availability)
    • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please send your CV and covering letter to the email address workwithus@calvert-kielder.com with the subject line heading “Apprenticeships”.

Are you a passionate and skilled fundraiser keen to play a key role in the future success of Calvert Kielder, the leading provider of Holidays and Care to people with Disabilities their families and friends? Do you have a passion for working with supporters, building meaningful relationships and inspiring people whilst ensuring your work aligns with the results we need? If so, we would love to hear from you.

  • A salary of up £30,000 per annum (pro-rated for part time hours)
  • A minimum of 28 days annual leave with time off over Christmas and New Year
  • A Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
  • Life Cover worth 3 x Annual Salary
  • Accident & Illness Cover
  • Staff Family & Friends Discount Scheme
  • Subsidised Meals
  • Ongoing Training
  • Subsidised On-site accommodation (subject to availability)
  • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme
  • Flexible working options including part-time hours, home or hybrid working considered.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteer Roles

  • Socialising with our guests
  • Helping the activity team provide activities
  • Helping the care team support our guests
  • Maintenance and gardening work around site
  • Domestic or kitchen work
  • Customer service and administration
  • Supporting the fundraising team or fundraising in your local area

We offer short and long term volunteering roles, work, gap year and student placements and internships.

How to Apply

We are always on the lookout for exceptional people to join our team so please send your current CV, an impressive covering email letting us know the kind of roles you might be interested in and what you can bring to our organisation, to workwithus@calvert-kielder.com. Let us know if you are looking for a job or volunteering opportunity or either. We’ll contact you straight away if there is an opportunity for you right now and we’ll keep you on file for a year if there isn’t.

Please note that for volunteers who wish to stay on site, you must be 18 years or over. If you would like your application kept on file please give permission in your covering letter.Thank you for your interest in working or volunteering for Calvert Kielder.