Total 120 Customer Service job vacancies in Dorchester, DT1 2NQ

Care Assistant - required for our luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0800-2000)
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working long shifts
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, senior care assistant, Support staff, Social Care Worker jobs, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, NHS Support Worker.

Customer Team Member
Location: Trinity Square, Wadham, Dorchester, DT1 1TT
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Contract: 12 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time
Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview



Full, paid training provided
You can apply for this role using your mobile device (no CV needed!)





We're looking for Customer Team Members to join our team at Co-op.


When you join Co-op, you'll get amazing benefits including 31 days holiday, a pension with up to 10% Co-op contribution, access to virtual healthcare services for you and your family, and a 30% discount on all Co-op products in our stores.


As a Customer Team Member, you'll be part of a friendly team that's dedicated to helping our customers. We'll look to you to provide them with great service on the tills and the shop floor, while also performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re-stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages.


At Co-op, we do things a different way. For over 175 years we've focused on making things fairer for our members and their communities, and as a colleague we promise to take care of you. You'll get support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, as well as market leading policies to help you through life events from bereavement and pregnancy loss to fertility treatment and menopause.


What you'll do
- Friendly and thoughtful service - you'll put customers first in everything you do: responding to queries, championing Co-op products and Membership, and doing all you can to deliver a great shopping experience
- Work together to make everyone's day better - supporting your store colleagues to solve problems for customers and members
- Make sure the store safe and legal - keep the shelves stocked and make sure prices, dates, and temperatures are all as they should be
- Help introduce new products and services - make changes feel natural, sharing experiences with your colleagues so everyone learns together
- Support your local community - get involved in all kinds of activities and events!

This job would suit people who have
- A genuine care for the needs of customers and members
- Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
- A positive approach to change and problem solving
- The flexibility to work a range of different shifts

Why Co-op?
- 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands (increasing to 20% on payday weekends)
- A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
- Wagestream- a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues)
- Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations
- 24/7 employee assistance service
- Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression
- Rotas shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone
- Cycle-to-work scheme

Building an inclusive workplace


We want to build diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want our stores to be inclusive environments, where our colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.


If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.


We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.


If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.


You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.


You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.


As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

Essential requirements Dental Registration with the GDCCompleted Foundation Training Up to date on mandatory and recommended dental training.Dentist with at least 2-years of post qualification experience.Experience of working within a range of NHS dental environments.Ability to work independently.Ability to communicate effectively and lead a clinical dental team.Ability to quicky develop rapport.Professional attitude.Willing to be flexible.Maintain composure in stressful environments.Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.Empathy and understanding. Desirable requirements Postgraduate skills and qualifications.Understanding of the wider dental system

Nights Care Assistant - required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 33 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 20:00-08:00)
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,300+ employees and over 35 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT (NIGHTS) ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Serving meals/drinks and assisted feeding
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working night shifts
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, Carer, support worker, dementia, Alzheimer’s, care worker, health and social care, healthcare, senior care assistant.

Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent

Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Dorchester

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

Who are we?

Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Dorchester. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day
• Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people
• To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma
• Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for Budwood:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Up to 6 week's holiday per year
• All meals on duty are provided
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

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Care Assistant - required for our luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0800-2000)
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working long shifts
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, senior care assistant, Support staff, Social Care Worker jobs, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, NHS Support Worker.

Female Support Worker

Full and Part-Time Positions Available

£12.52-£13.77 per hour

Full UK/EU Driving Licence Required

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based employer and if you are looking for a career as a Female Support Worker - there couldn't be anything more rewarding.

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

We are recruiting for amazing Female Support Workers to work in the Supported Living Homes we run in in Dorchester, Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications.

We are happy to consider people looking for full time, part time or relief Female Support Worker positions..

We support people with learning disabilities and autism, behaviours of distress, personal care, epilepsy, complex needs and much more. If you have a caring, kind and thoughtful nature, we would love to hear from you.

The Female Support Worker role will involve:

- Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose

- Personal care

- Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry

- Supporting with medication

- Supporting and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities .

As the people we support have access to their own vehicles it is essential that all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU car driving license.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

About you

We believe anyone has the potential be a great Support Worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity - that's why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

Apply now

- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

- We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Dimensions

Floating Support Worker

Hourly Rate of £13.41

South - Weymouth & Dorchester

Make a Difference Every Day - Become a Floating Support Worker!

We are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and experienced support workers to join our floating team at Dimensions.

As a Floating Support Worker, you will work across a variety of Dimensions locations, backing up core staff teams with the same high level of training and expertise needed to provide positive and engaging support.

We have the ambition to help people get the most out of life, including the people we support and our staff. We provide training and mentoring to help you progress in this varied and engaging role.

THIS IS A ROLE THAT COVERS WEYMOUTH, DORCHESTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS. DUE TO THE LARGE AREA THAT WE COVER, A FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL.

Hours are guaranteed and shifts are booked 4 weeks in advance to give you the best work/life balance.

If you have a passion for helping others and improving lives, this may be the perfect role for you!

Floating Support Workers Benefits:

- Free enhanced DBS check

- Guaranteed contracted hours

- Fully comprehensive training

- Up to 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

- Employee perks, including discounted shopping, cinema, holidays and days out

- Fully comprehensive training with opportunities to progress your career with qualifications that are nationally recognised

For more information, please contact Samuel Eccles on 07384 217 727

Dimensions is one of the country's leading not-for-profit organisations who provide support for adults with learning difficulties and we are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 5 years in a row.

Apply now:

- We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support with completing your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To work as a Registered Nurse with the Puddletown Surgery Nursing Team to provide evidence-based, high quality, holistic and patient centred nursing care for patients in the practice population, both in the surgery setting and in their own homes. KEY CRITERIA Awareness of the role of the Primary Care Nurse within the Primary Health Care Team. Good communication skills and ability to work within a team. Commitment to training to acquire the skills needed as a primary care nurse. - including accredited training in chronic disease management as required e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, spirometry. Ability to work alone without supervision when trained, following practice protocols, under own initiative, prioritising workload, and effective time management. Willingness to be flexible and work nursing sessions according to the practice need to cover for training, holidays and sick leave as required. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Be accountable for your own professional actions, and work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Conduct - maintaining courtesy, discretion, and patience at all times. Maintain patient confidentiality and respect privacy and preferences. Attend MDT meetings and training sessions as necessary to ensure professional competency and continuous professional development is maintained. Undertake Mandatory training as required. Have an annual appraisal with their line manager, which will include setting personal objectives and a development plan. Contribute to the assessment, supervision, development and teaching of junior staff and pre-registration student nurses if required. Have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. CLINICAL Assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care. This may involve liaison with the wider multi-disciplinary team e.g., GPs, consultants, hospital nurses, carers, social workers, hospice staff and cancer care nurses, voluntary and statutory workers. Provide evidence-based nursing care in the surgery and community settings. Evaluate individualised care packages in all environments, to ensure efficiency. Proactive and opportunistic screening for chronic diseases, e.g., diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease. Chronic disease patient management, monitoring, regular reviews and pt education for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD etc. Recognise patients readiness to change unhealthy behaviour, supporting health promotion, giving advice and information on lifestyle issues and refer appropriately. Perform venepuncture. Record ECG, BP and other observations as required. Wound care / Leg ulcer management / Doppler / dressing techniques / removal of sutures etc. Ear examination and irrigation. Perform cervical screening procedures and promote breast awareness. Advise on continence management and make appropriate referrals. Catheterisation and bowel procedures. Provide palliative support for patients and carers at the End of Life, including administration of drugs and use of syringe drivers. Pressure area care. Undertake INR monitoring. Administer adult and paediatric injections, including immunisations, under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Deliver a holistic travel health service, including vaccinations and travel advice. Assist the GPs with Minor surgery and chaperone during intimate procedures. Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks. Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques ADMINISTRATIVE Maintain detailed, accurate, contemporaneous patient records of care given, adhering to Practice policy and in line with NMC guidelines. Have a working knowledge of the practice computerised notes system. (SystmOne) Contribute to the identification of health needs and service provision for the practice population. Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice. Assist GPs to help deliver effective management of patient care as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework / Frailty and other enhanced services. SAFEGUARDING and RISK ASSESSMENT Awareness of Adult and Child safeguarding - Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures. Be aware of risks to your own safety and security whilst working, especially in the community setting. Carry out your own risk assessments of patients homes for the benefit of the patient and for the benefit of your own safety and report any concerns to your Lead Nurse. INFECTION CONTROL Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures. Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries. Participate in Infection Control audits CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION Confidential and personal information related to staff, patients and Puddletown Surgery must not be disclosed within or outside the place of work, except in the proper discharge of duties. It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of their obligations in respect of the practice policies. The content of this Job description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities listed above may change in the light of developments within the Practice and are subject to regular review and amendment.

Role: Year ManagerLocation: Swindon Salary: £29,204 per annum (pending inflationary increase)Contract term: Permanent If you are passionate about students attaining highly, developing personally and learning to take responsibility for their behaviour, this is the role for you. If you are experienced in working with young people as part of a team, you do not want to miss the opportunity to work in one of the most improved and popular schools in Swindon.Under the direction of the Assistant Principal – Student Support and working alongside the pastoral team, you will identify and meet the needs of scholars, contributing to more effective learning through improved behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.This is a full-time role with working hours being 40 hours per week during term time, with a residual 182.5 hours to be worked in holiday periods or as extra hours as required. There is an expectation of flexibility to be able to respond to the needs of our scholars effectively.About You You will need to be skilled at prioritising and managing a busy schedule, delivering a high-quality service to scholars, the school, and the Senior Leadership Team in a calm and patient manner. You will need to have experience of managing scholars’ behaviour and safeguarding young people. You will be an inspirational role model to all scholars, but particularly for those who may need additional support. You will need to work with identified groups of scholars, with barriers to learning, to improve their life chances, behaviour management and wellbeing.There is a confidentiality component to this role and the post holder needs to hold the trust and confidence of both staff and scholars.Experience gained within the education or welfare sector is essential, as you will need to lean on your experience to deliver the requirements of the role. Experience of working with students in a pastoral role is desirable, but not essential.Understanding the benefit of early intervention, Multi Agency working, Safeguarding and Child Protection are essential and any formal training in CP is highly desirable. Experience of being a lead professional, writing Early Help records and attending TAC meetings would be desirable, but not essential.The ideal candidate will have passed their GCSE English and Maths at grade C/5 or higher and will have studied to A level or Degree (although this is not essential). ICT skills including Word and Excel is essential, experience of using Arbor/CPOMS or similar systems would be an advantage.This amazing role would suit you if you are passionate about supporting, nurturing and challenging young people, giving them every opportunity to reach their full potential and improve their post sixteen choices.Why choose usAt Nova Hreod Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the academy set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff. We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to have been the most improved school in Swindon. Nova Hreod Academy has approximately 900 pupils in Years 7-11. The school is situated in purpose-built £25 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities and situated within the beautiful county of Wiltshire, within commuting distance for Bristol, Bath and Oxford. After a visit from Ofsted in November 2022, the academy received a second ‘Good’ judgement in a row.If you are looking for the next step in your career, and would like to find out more, please email James Harding - Mbogo (Headteacher) on email removed. He will arrange a visit or an informal call to talk about the role.Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.Due to the high volume of applications received, the School is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. United Learning
Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

Here at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, we have a new opportunity available for someone looking to develop in our Fire Safety team. The role will be based in Hamworthy, Dorchester or Swindon. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is a career-graded role from Grade D (£27,803 - £30,296) up to Grade F (£34,834 - £37,336) with progression to Grade F dependent on completing and meeting the required experience and qualifications through related training.

Are you looking for a development opportunity where you can play a vital role in ensuring public safety as a Fire Safety Advisor? No experience? No problem. We provide full training and support to progress to a fully qualified Fire Safety Inspector.

If you have relevant experience and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, you can further your knowledge through our development programme and join us a Fire Safety Inspector.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and committed to making a difference. Your logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and dedication to public safety are more important to us than your past job titles.

If you are motivated by the idea of helping others and ensuring the safety of the community, this role offers a fulfilling and stable career path.

About the Fire Safety Advisor role:


Working alongside experienced Fire Safety Inspectors as you develop the skills and knowledge to audit compliance of fire safety legislation within non-domestic premises
You will provide advice, support, and guidance to business owners to help them understand and comply with Fire Safety legislation
Throughout your training, you will gain the confidence and qualifications to carry out audits and enforce Fire Safety legislation


A typical day in this important role will see the Fire Safety Inspector evaluating fire safety measures in place to protect people, influencing, and supporting businesses to act on recommendations.

Who we are looking for in our Fire Safety Advisor:


You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career.
We are seeking approachable and professional individuals who excel at building positive relationships and maintain high standards of conduct and communication.


You must have:


4 GCSE passes - Grade A*- C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification, and be able to provide evidence of this.
A willingness and ability to work towards Fire Safety qualifications (Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma) within an agreed timeframe unless these qualifications have already been obtained.
Demonstrated you have researched and have a basic understanding of current Fire Safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (including Outlook) and database packages.


What we can offer our Fire Safety Advisor:


We believe in investing in our people. As an employee in development, you’ll be part of a structured apprenticeship programme, receiving training and mentorship from experienced professionals, whilst earning recognised fire safety qualifications.
Work within a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and improving community safety through the raising of fire safety standards.
Opportunities to advance within Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.


If you’re looking for a career that offers purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference apply today. Whether you have experience in fire safety, other regulatory professions, or are new to the sector, contact us to discuss how this role may be perfect for you.

If you would like to find out more about the Fire Safety Advisor role, please click apply now as we would love to hear from you!

Closing date - Sunday 3 November 2024 (midnight)

It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 20 November and Thursday 21 November 2024.

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Female Support Worker - Weymouth & Dorchester

Full and Part-Time Positions Available

£12.52-£13.77 per hour

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based employer and if you are looking for a career as a Female Support Worker - there couldn't be anything more rewarding.

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

We are recruiting for amazing Female Support Workers to work in the Supported Living Homes we run in in Weymouth & Dorchester, Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications.

We are happy to consider people looking for full time, part time or relief Female Support Worker positions and either day or night shifts.

Please note if you wish to be considered for day shifts. We will require you to hold a full UK/EU Driving License

We support people with learning disabilities and autism, behaviours of distress, personal care, epilepsy, complex needs and much more. If you have a caring, kind and thoughtful nature, we would love to hear from you.

The Female Support Worker role will involve:

- Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose

- Personal care

- Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry

- Supporting with medication

- Supporting and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities .

As the people we support have access to their own vehicles it is essential that all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU car driving license.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

About you

We believe anyone has the potential be a great Support Worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity - that's why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

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- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

- We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join a small team in maintaining of the electronic rostering and expenses systems throughout the Trust.

You will be required to work without direct supervision but with the support of the Rostering & ESR System Manager to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.

The post holder will assist the Rostering & Expenses System Administrator in the Trust-wide management of e-Rostering and e-Expense solutions.

The post holder will assist the Directorate Management and Ward/Department teams in successfully supporting specific functionality of the e-Rostering system including roster creation, roster administration and roster analysis/ approval.

They will work closely with the Temporary Staffing Team supporting the Bank Staff module. The post holder will also provide support for the Expenses System.

The post is a permanent position, withinFinance Department at Vespasian House in Dorchester.

The Team in which the post sits is based in a large open plan office.

Due to monthly deadlines, we have busier periods during the month, we therefore offer Flexi working to all staff in the Team.

There is also the opportunity, once fully trained, to work from home for part of the working week if desired.

You will be required to prioritise own workload, considering the timetable in relation to payroll to ensure that issues related to pay are dealt with in a timely and effective way maintain and develop processes.

Provide cross cover with the ESR System Administrator to ensure service continuity during periods of staff absence.

Interpret policies and process for implementation on an organisation-wide basis.

Train individuals on an electronic system

You will have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff within a large organisation.

The ability to concentrate for long periods of time, often analysing complex data.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

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This is an amazing opportunity to further skills in Pathway Processes, It is a new and exciting role at a time of great changes within patient services at DCHFT.

The Pathway Support Worker Coordinator (PSW) will act as the point of contact for the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) staff, promoting an effective and smooth discharge for all patients on their designated areas, Wards, ED/SDEC/Pathway Hub.

They will be responsible for highlighting any referrals which the PSW will need to complete. They will then ensure that all aspects of the patient’s discharge is progressed and escalate when there are changes or delays to the Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD), patient needs or clinical condition.

Alongside these elements the post holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate data is captured on all data bases to fulfil all Trust reporting requirements. The Pathway Support Worker Coordinator will participate in a 7/7 day working pattern which includes weekend working and covering out of hours Rota which reflects the needs of the service.

The post holder will assist with all aspects of early discharge planning & admission avoidance and participate with MDT to ensure seamless transfer from acute hospital to appropriate destination. Work with the Multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient focused care.

This will require the deployment of communication, interpersonal and practical competency skills, including excellent IT skills.

A key part of the role will be to ensure there is early communication with families/carers/care homes etc, to ensure all relevant information is collated and potential barriers are highlighted so they can be addressed and solved prior to when the patient leaves hospital and mitigate failed discharge.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.​

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
• The post holder will facilitate patient flow within the patient journey, working alongside the MDT , Partner Agencies and Voluntary services to identify and minimise any delays. These include chasing diagnostic tests, TTO medication, additional assessments, and social issues.
• The post holder will be required to liaise closely with clinical teams and work collaboratively with all agencies, ensuring the consistent delivery of service.
• The post holder must be able to demonstrate use of excel sheets, update patient records using the Patient Action Tracker system (PAT) and be able to communicate effectively and timely whilst attending the daily handovers/safety brief.
• The post holder will need to be IT proficient and able to access and understand the varying IT systems in order to update and obtain relevant patient information on the appropriate syste
• The post holder will support the MDT team and senior staff with the daily administration duties, these will include chasing packages of care, equipment and any other relevant information required to support a patients discharge.
• The post holder will be required to follow up on transfers where issues arise within 24 hours.
• The post holder will provide updated information to care homes and patients/ families, & GP surgeries prior to transfer.
• The post holder will also act as an operational assistant providing a professional, confidential, and comprehensive support and overview to the ward Manager.




This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £21-25 umbrella an hour dependent on experience

Dorset Council are looking for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join their team based in Dorchester.
As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor you will:

• Support young people aged between 16 and 25 years going through the asylum process
• Work collaboratively with all partners to identify and meet individual's needs, assisting young people to participate in pathway planning to ensure that their plans properly reflect their individual strengths, aspirations and needs
• Provide advice and guidance to young people aged 16-25 going through the asylum process
• Deliver a full range of statutory responsibilities under the Leaving Care Act 2000
• Conduct home visits, community work, and meetings in Council offices with occasional remote work

Requirements

• Experience delivering high-quality services to young people, families or other vulnerable individuals
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle suitable to travel
• Experience within a similar role