Job summary As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards the organization is known for. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all residents receive the highest quality care at every location. You'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for your work. Main duties of the job The Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) role involves a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to residents' physical and mental needs. You'll need to have a strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge, a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, and a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example, with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills to motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. The company operates over 200 care homes and healthcare facilities, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care. Barchester is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to its residents and patients, and invests heavily in the training and development of its staff. Details Date posted 26 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23.27 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1350489172 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Epping CM16 6TY Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Epping CM16 6TY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Epping CM16 6TY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, CM16 6TY Epping, United Kingdom

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing dedicated support to specific students with unique learning requirements. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the classroom teacher and other professionals to implement a personalised learning plan tailored to the student's needs. Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training Position: Learning Support Assistant Location: Sawbridgeworth Salary Scale: £85-£115 Contract Type: Full-time Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant: As a Learning Support Assistant you will provide one-to-one support to specific student's with learning needs, on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans. As a Learning Support Assistant you will collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively. Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement. As a Learning Support Assistant you will monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed. Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system. Qualifications and Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success. Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. A passion for supporting young people to learn and develop. What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development! A supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours. LogicMelon. Location : Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description Role: Production Manager Location: Marden, Kent Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE My client are a well-established and growing company, looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead their busy production team. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage daily operations, improve processes, and support a skilled team to deliver high-quality products on time, every time. Responsibilities include: Overseeing the full production process Planning and managing daily workflows to meet deadlines and quality standards Leading and supporting a production team, providing training and development Ensuring quality control and compliance with health & safety standards Working with other departments to keep jobs moving smoothly Reporting on production performance to senior management The ideal candidate will have previous production or manufacturing management experience, good attention to detail, and strong leadership skills. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful, family-run business where you can take ownership of the role and introduce new ideas! To be considered, please apply today! Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Brook Street. Location : Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom

Overview: Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each service user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold,’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity in Swindon for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Senior Employment Specialist with the skills and experience to lead a team of Employment Specialists to deliver a high fidelity IPS service enabling Service Users to access and sustain paid employment as part of their recovery goals. The IPS Senior Employment Specialist will manage a team of IPS Employment Specialists integrated into the Swindon Recovery Service. The Senior Worker will ensure IPS service provision is delivered with high fidelity to the IPS model. They will provide IPS leadership, supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the evidence based IPS approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for people in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use. You will be an excellent team player with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including service users, commissioners, treatment service managers and staff, benefits agency staff, local employers and ETE providers. Location: Swindon Hours: Full time 37.5h per week Full Time Salary: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time). Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities: About the role: Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the core principles of IPS best practice. Monitor and manage performance of the IPS Employment Specialists – guide them on best practice and achieving individual and team job outcome targets. Ensure service delivery achieves a high fidelity to the IPS model. Create a team culture of continuous improvement. Produce and maintain systems and processes to monitor and report on service KPI’s. Identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support continuous professional development. Involve service users in co-production of service developments where possible. Compile and present regular service reports to commissioners, steering group and funders as required. Coordinate the work of Employment Specialists in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market. Lead the team to ensure Employment Specialists spend enough time in face-to-face meetings with employers to find the right job match. Manage a small caseload of between 5 -10 clients at any one time. Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to access opportunities for service users to maximise their income and increase their employability. Promote the IPS service within the treatment service to drive quantity and quality of referrals to the service. About you: A passion for supporting people to maximise their potential and achieve their goals. Experience of working in an outcomes-focused environment and working with multiple demands. Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood. The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly. We offer: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. * Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme Several employee benefits inc. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays etc A friendly and supportive team Training, career development and progression opportunities Participation in our organisations Refer-a-Friend scheme Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: If you think this sounds like your ideal job, we would love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 3/8/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Lynn Taylor | Lynn.Taylor@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Change Grow Live. Location : Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS) Location: Beeston Pay Rate: £100 – £135 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and keep students engaged in the teacher’s absence? GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support schools in Beeston. As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you will oversee classes in the teacher’s absence, keeping students attentive and on task while fostering a supportive and orderly learning atmosphere. Responsibilities as a Cover Supervisor: Deliver pre-set lesson plans and supervise classes during teacher absences. Maintain order and ensure students remain focused and on task. Support the school’s policies for behaviour and safeguarding. Record and report attendance, behaviour, and any issues to relevant staff. Provide feedback to teaching staff about student performance. Requirements for Cover Supervisor: Experience working with young people in an educational or youth setting. Excellent communication and behaviour management skills. A professional, adaptable, and proactive attitude. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply). A detailed and up-to-date CV with clear explanations for any gaps. What GSL Education Offer: Competitive daily pay, reflective of your experience. Flexible assignments that suit your schedule. Ongoing support from dedicated consultants. Access to training and professional development opportunities. Transparent and ethical recruitment practices. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. LogicMelon. Location : Beeston, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

What you'll do... Play a pivotal role in delivering Taff's commitment to providing good-quality, affordable, and safe homes. Working within the Homes and Safety team, the role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of aids and adaptations, planned and reactive maintenance, and retrofit works across Taff's property portfolio of over 1,600 homes. This role is central to the implementation of Taff's decarbonisation and asset management strategy. It ensures that homes are not only maintained to a high standard but are also future-proofed through energy efficiency improvements and sustainable design. The Surveyor will work collaboratively with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that all works meet statutory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and the expectations of our residents. The role also supports the administration of Physical Adaptation Grant (PAG) works, ensuring that adaptations are delivered with care, quality, and sensitivity to individual needs. It is a customer-facing role that requires excellent communication, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to Taff's values and mission. By combining technical surveying skills with a passion for sustainability and tenant engagement, the Asset & Decarbonisation Surveyor helps Taff deliver on its vision of thriving communities and a low-carbon future. What you'll bring to the role... Have or be working towards HNC/HND in building or construction related qualification. Understanding the requirement around the compliance of the big six safety areas. Experience of contractor management and managing programmes of work. Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015. Knowledge of WHQS/ HHSRS/Disrepairs and relevant Renting Home Legislation. Excellent IT skills. Be resilient, positive and able to offer innovation. Ability to work under pressure, meet agreed deadlines, offer professional curiosity and be a great team player. Working knowledge of Control of Asbestos Regulations. Other useful information We welcome any questions in advance of an application, so please get in touch with Sanni Salisu, Asset & Decarbonisation Manager at (email address removed), if there's something that matters to you that we haven't quite covered. Full details of the role can be found in the job pack - Asset & Decarbonisation Surveyor Job Pack.pdf Closing date: Thursday 7th August 2025 at 9.30am Interview date: Thursday 14th August 2025 If you're interested in this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please scroll down to complete the online application form. We look forward to learning more about you!. Location : Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Overview In this role, you will support and uphold the Trust’s values by providing a compassionate, respectful, and effective response to patient complaints, concerns, and enquiries within the Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) office. You will be responsible for communicating with staff, patients, carers, and relatives in a way that is clear, empathetic, and appropriate to their individual needs and understanding. Each contact is unique, and you will manage a wide range of cases with professionalism and sensitivity. You will also support staff in dealing with complex or sensitive situations, offering an impartial and independent approach that promotes fair resolution and benefits both patients and staff. This role plays a key part in fostering a culture of openness, trust, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Please note that interviews for this role will be conducted in person. Virtual interviews via Teams will not be considered. Main duties of the job To provide a frontline response to listen to and resolve patients and service users concerns. Liaising with senior managers to coordinate a response and resolution in a responsive and timely way. To support staff in resolving ward based concerns for inpatients by visiting the ward alongside responding to email and telephone enquiries. Liaising with other service providers and signposting to other agencies and services where appropriate. Identifying service improvements and escalating to senior managers for consideration Our team is driven by common values and vision shaping the service we deliver. Our purpose is to support patients in resolving problems or offering support or signposting at what can be a very difficult time for them. We have to be self motivators, objective and unbiased. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Customer Care or Healthcare NVQ level 3/diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable criteria NHS experience Experience Essential criteria Computer Literate with a knowledge of email, Internet & Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS teams Ability to plan and organise own workload in a busy environment Highly developed oral and written skills including letter writing Customer Service experience Desirable criteria Experience of using risk management reporting systems and electronic patient records Skills Essential criteria Committed to continual learning Computer Skills Exceptional communication skills and professional manner Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As a well performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment . Our three core values , and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future . Apply online now. Location : Slough, England, United Kingdom

Commissioning Officer Job description Location: Sheffield City Council / Hybrid Contract: Fixed-term until July 2026 Grade: 9 Contact: John Chamberlain – john.chamberlain@sheffield.gov.uk About the Role Sheffield City Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of the Yorkshire and Humber International Recruitment (YHIR) Project. This fixed-term post, running until July 2026, will play a key role in developing and embedding a regional model for ethical international recruitment across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile initiative that supports displaced international care workers and strengthens the adult social care workforce. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate project activity to support the development and delivery of the international recruitment model across South Yorkshire. Collaborate closely with the Workforce Development Manager and the ADASS programme team to design and implement support mechanisms for displaced international care workers. Build and maintain strong relationships with care providers to promote ethical, sustainable recruitment practices and ensure alignment with national guidance. Support local authorities across South Yorkshire in shaping and implementing the regional recruitment model, ensuring consistency and shared learning. Monitor, evaluate, and report on project progress, outcomes, and risks to senior leadership teams (SLT/DLT) and regional stakeholders. Contribute to strategic planning and policy development related to international recruitment and long-term workforce sustainability. Undertake additional duties as required to ensure the successful delivery of the project. About You Experience in commissioning, project management, or service development, ideally within health or social care. A strong understanding of local government and commissioning processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to manage complex workloads and deliver results to tight deadlines. Confidence in using IT tools for analysis, reporting, and presentation. A creative and solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Our Values We put people at the heart of what we do. We value openness, honesty, and collaboration. Together, we get things done. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative that supports ethical international recruitment and improves outcomes for care workers and providers across the region. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to making a real difference. Interested? To find out more or express your interest, please contact: John Chamberlain Workforce Development Manager 📧 We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheffield City Council. Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Head of FP&A Morgan McKinley are working with a high-growth eCommerce business looking to bring in a commercially sharp Head of FP&A on an interim basis. The business has scaled rapidly across the UK and international markets and is gearing up for its next stage of growth. This role will play a pivotal part in providing strategic finance insight and leading planning across the group. This role is a 12 month contract paying £700 a day outside IR35 with hybrid working available Key Responsibilities • Lead the FP&A function, owning the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles • Business partner across key commercial teams including marketing, digital, and supply chain • Deliver high-quality board reporting and performance dashboards • Build and enhance financial models to support scenario planning and decision-making • Drive commercial insight around revenue, margin and customer behaviour metrics • Own cash flow forecasting and P&L forecasting across international regions • Present to the CFO and senior leadership team regularly with commercial recommendations • Identify and implement improvements in planning processes and tools Ideal Candidate • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) • Strong eCommerce or digitally-led retail experience is essential • Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance leadership role • Hands-on modelling capability with excellent Excel skills • Able to work at pace in a scaling environment • Confident communicator who can challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Location : London, United Kingdom

Job summary Akari Care is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team and make a positive difference in the lives of older residents. This role involves creating delicious, nutritious meals while catering to individual needs and preferences. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to develop menus, plate up food, and work collaboratively with the extended care team. Main duties of the job As the Cook, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our residents receive outstanding quality, wholesome, and nutritious meals. You will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trollies in an attractive way to stimulate our residents' appetites. As part of the united and extended care team, you will have the opportunity to coach and develop a team, contributing to their personal growth. Your caring nature, leadership skills, and adaptability will be essential in providing a personalized service to our residents. About us Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care for the elderly. Their aim is to create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the personalized care they deserve. Details Date posted 26 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1336914456 Job locations Akari Care Austerson CW5 8AB Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: ** This role is 16 Hours per week (2 x 8 Hour Days) - includes alternate weekends ** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs. By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding Supervisory or Line Management experience A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKOTH Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: ** This role is 16 Hours per week (2 x 8 Hour Days) - includes alternate weekends ** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs. By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding Supervisory or Line Management experience A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKOTH Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards), Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Head chef or Head Cook experience in a similar environment, Supervisory or Line Management experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards), Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Head chef or Head Cook experience in a similar environment, Supervisory or Line Management experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Austerson CW5 8AB Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Austerson CW5 8AB Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Akari Care, CW5 8AB Austerson, United Kingdom