Total 672 Others level Customer Service job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8LS

Do you share our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider, as a Domestic.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role


Cleaning all areas of the Care Home
Following the infection control regulations and policies
Respecting the privacy of individuals and residents
Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for our residents


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time.
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


Career Development

Whether you are an experienced Domestic or are looking to start a new career, Care UK can provide you with a thorough training and induction programme to further develop your skills, with lots of opportunities for progression.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Supplier Operations / Buyer – Commercial Admin Support

Job Ref: QAD 2205/1511

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours

Contract Length: Initially 11 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire – Hybrid working, 2 days onsite

We are looking for a Supplier Operations Specialist to bring technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Best Practices Development: Contribute to the design and implementation of best practice processes and systems within supplier management.
ERP Support and Governance: Work with the organisation’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to uphold governance standards and ensure seamless integration with supplier operations.
Supplier Management and Compliance: Oversee approved suppliers, maintain supplier records, and conduct due diligence activities. Perform governance tasks as needed to support Commercial policies, processes, and systems.

Key accountabilities

Develop and maintaining working relationships and awareness with key internal stakeholders.
Support and contribute to reviews of Commercial processes and systems and provide user training if required.
Manage and maintain Commercial data e.g. electronic purchasing system, contractual/supplier records and/or document libraries.
Provision of both standard and bespoke business reports in accordance with the functional governance schedule or as required by line/task Manager.
Manage and record supplier on-boarding.
Ensure Commercial processes, tools and systems are understood and adhered to.
Promote and ensure the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries.

Key requirements:

Strong Administration skills.
Ability to manage database recording and updating changes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communications skills.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
Strong Stakeholder management skills.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 2205/1511


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Job description : Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received. Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs, Provide support and assistance to registered staff. All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment ,To assist in the maintenance of home cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times , To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements. Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals ,To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required , To escort stable patients to and from all home to departments within the hospital

About the Support Worker role:

Hourly Rate: £13 per day hours

(Enhanced hourly rate on all Bank Holidays)

Location: Macclesfield

Shifts Available: Days 8am-10pm and sleep in

Speciality: Autism

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing we are currently recruiting a Support Worker based in Macclesfield to support a male on a 1-1 basis in his own home. He enjoys going into the local area and exploring, he enjoys going to the local coffee shop and spending time people watching. This young man enjoys chatting, getting to know people, and wanting to explore more activities since being discharged from hospital. The young man wants to build on his independence skills and we are looking for staff who can support in this area and have a 'can do attitude' He will need support with maintaining his own home, and supporting with appointments.

Applicant requirements:
Looking for outgoing people who want to make a difference to the people we support
Knowledge in positive behaviour support, autism, but all training will be given
The enthusiasm to learn and experience new things
To be willing to embrace the goals he wants to achieve
Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package
The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL
• 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score: 8.9

About the role

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Pin Required
• 48 hours required
• Day and Night positions available
• Day shift pattern: 8am - 8pm; Night shift pattern: 8pm - 8am
• £24.20 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Long Service Awards
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your career
• And much more!

As a caring Registered Nurse at Aria Care, you will lead an amazing care team that promote independence and dignity, enriching the lives of those individuals in your care.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

The must haves for this role: Good general education qualifications, including English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent. IT literate Previous experience working as a Band 2 support worker in a mental health acute care setting. Ability to work in a stressful environment. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Stella Kigozi, Ward Manager on 01189605257 or email: stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

6 ROLES AVAILABLE

Rowan Ward in Prospect Park Hospital is a mixed 20 bed Ward that provides care for older adults with mainly dementia and other mental health conditions such as depression. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.

We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.

With excellent communication and people skills, you will reassure those in your care, discussing distressing and sensitive situations in a kind, calm and respectful manner. Helpful and approachable, you will deliver a seamless service and will be eager to assist with queries both face-to-face and over the phone.
• You will already have substantial experience of working as a support worker in a mental healthcaresetting with the ability to supervise and coach junior staff.

• You have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to help us transform our patients’ lives.

• Withgreat communicationand people skills, you will ensure that patient dignity is alwaysmaintained.  Collaborating with our warm,friendlyand enthusiastic team, you can play your part in helping us achieve our ambitions to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’.  


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Good general education qualifications, including English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• IT literate
• Previous experience working as a Band 2 support worker in a mental health acute care setting.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Stella Kigozi, Ward Manager on 01189605257 or email: stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Community Relations Manager

Sunningdale - Berkshire

£35,000 - £40,000 / OTE of £49,200

Are you Looking for a sales role with a challenger brand who are making a difference to people’s lives?

At Dormy House, we offer more than just a job – we offer the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives while growing your career in an exciting, rewarding industry. Our care home is renowned for providing exceptional service, compassionate care, and an unbeatable community feel.

We’re seeking an energetic sales professional who aligns with our vision and is passionate about guiding families to the ideal care solutions for their loved ones. We need a motivated, people-centric expert to drive growth and showcase our premium care home services.

Following great achievements in our current sales team we are heading into an exciting new stage of growth and development. We are going from strength to strength having already been awarded the prestigious accolade Care Group of the Year in our first year this is an opportunity not to be missed if you see yourself as part of an award-winning, forward-thinking team.

You will be met with a supportive team of high impact sales experts, strategic thinkers, and client focused individuals. If you possess a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences, the drive for delivering results, a creative mindset and enthusiasm for the sales landscape, we want to connect with you! Your unique skills and talents could be the catalyst for our continued success – come and join our winning team, collaborate with us to shape the future of our industry, and become an integral part of our success story.

At Aria Care, we support an environment for excellence, transparency, and quality care, nurturing our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, providing you with the tools, opportunities and support to expand your professional and personal skills.

We offer flexible contracts, competitive rates of pay and the opportunity to join us on a fantastic journey doing what we do best – ‘Care From The Heart’.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL
• 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score: 8.9

About the role

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Pin Required
• 48 hours required
• Day and Night positions available
• Day shift pattern: 8am - 8pm; Night shift pattern: 8pm - 8am
• £24.20 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Long Service Awards
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your career
• And much more!

As a caring Registered Nurse at Aria Care, you will lead an amazing care team that promote independence and dignity, enriching the lives of those individuals in your care.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

The must haves for this role: Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people. Ability to engage with children and young people in care. Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire. Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona.nyquist@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Religious Worker – Temporary – 2 years (maximum)

Job description
The Religious Worker is a spiritual resource for Hindu community residing in Reading and surrounding areas. The candidate shall work in accordance with the directives laid down by the Executive Committee (EC) and should behave in a “lead by example” manner.

Specific duties include:
• Open / close the Temple at the times specified by the EC, and remain present in the prayer hall at all times during the Temple’s normal / extended opening hours
• Clean the stage, Murtis including Shivling, puja samagri, Prasad / fruit bowls and prayer hall on a daily basis and prepare and maintain them in a presentable form for the congregation
• Take the Prasad from the devotees and offer it to the deities and give the Prasad to the devotees as they leave the prayer hall after the their prayer and aarti
• Receive money (donation) from the donors and issue the receipt immediately and hand over the collected donations to the treasury team at the first opportunity
• From time to time be ready to perform / or undertake all such reasonable duties and responsibilities which have been assigned by the EC that are in the benefits / interests of the charity – Reading Hindu Centre

Desirable requirement:
• Experience of working in a similar role and / or similar environment for at least 2 years
• Must be well versed with Sanskrit, the sacred language of chanting Mantras
• Ability to sing bhajans and Stotra
• Ability to recite katha

Working hours, facilities and remuneration:
• At least 30 hours per week at the rate of minimum wage, self-contained double bedroomed accommodation will be provided in the Temple premises at a concessional rate

Contact: Dr Ashok S Khare, Chairperson on ashokmansevak9@gmail.com

Registered Service Manager - Wraysbury/Staines £38,940

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Staines. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of her care. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse. Is able to implement holistic; culturally sensitive; respectful; non-judgemental care from a pre-determined care plan for women with a wide range of care needs. Undertakes other care practices as directed by the Midwife/Nurse but is able to carry out routine care duties at own discretion. Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of the boundaries of the Maternity Support Worker role. Confident and competent in all intrapartum related band 3 competencies. Works flexibly across the intrapartum areas to provide excellence in labour care during the latent phase of labour, and support the woman, family and midwife during active labour if appropriate/required. For example, precipitate delivery, woman labouring alone. Is able to assist the midwife in emergencies such as neonatal resuscitation, precipitate birth/haemorrhage. Recognises and respond to emergencies appropriately such as adult and neonatal basic life support. Is able to initiate fundamental care during an emergency to ensure safety. Acts as 2ndperson at birth to support the midwife in essential tasks at the time of birth supporting maintaining a safe birth environment. Is able to undertake after training, clinical skills such as venepuncture, removal of urinary catheters, cannulas, maternal and neonatal observations Is able to support the midwife in the immediate postnatal period with suturing (including gaining competence in swab counts and related records), maternal well-being assessments and can support initiating safe skin to skin. Is able to support women with initiating first infant feed, responsive infant feeding, helping women to gain skills and confidence with attachment and positioning and immediate care of newborn babies. Displays skills, within own sphere of practice, related to promoting womens comfort, mobility, support needs. Uses initiative when responding to changes in the woman or babys condition. Assists the midwives and bereavement team in caring for and supporting women and their families who are experiencing the loss of a baby. Supports with memory making for families. Helps maintain the bereavement rooms and annex to expected standards. Displays excellent two-way communication with women, families and colleagues. Is able to overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not English or has a learning or hearing difficulty. Demonstrates appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of women and others may be infringed. Demonstrates an awareness of equity in healthcare and the impact that inequity can have on women and their families accessing the service. Is able to maintain contemporaneous records relating to the woman/babys condition on the electronic patient record (EPR Undertakes specific skills such as checking; cleaning and ensuring the equipment is ready for use when required. This is following completion of appropriate training and on instruction from Registered Midwife/Nurse, Clinical Engineering or the Manufacturer of the product. Understands the principles of human and environmental factors when working in teams and applies this to ensure safe team working. Awareness of escalation policies and how to escalate concerns when required. Able to assist the midwife with labour admissions. Greeting the mother and her family, supporting women and their family in early labour teaching them coping skills and strategies. Demonstrates an awareness of child protection and domestic abuse care pathways and policies with an awareness of factors that might alert him/her to the possibility of a child protection or domestic abuse issue and able to cite appropriate response to these concerns.