Total 54 Manager job vacancies in Gillingham, ME8 0PZ

Effectively manage the clinical office, administration and Outpatient clinic capacity to agreed Standard Operating Procedures and Key Performance Indicators, and in line with the Trust Values, Policies and Procedures. Line Manager for the clinical office staff, including appraisal, monitoring and managing sickness, capability, disciplinary and mandatory training in line with Trust policies and procedures. Robust planning and recording of all types of leave including annual leave, special leave, and sickness for Clinical Office staff. Facilitating regular team meetings with clinical office team. Support the Service Management to ensure clinic capacity is maintained to prevent two-week-rule and 18 week breaches and request additional clinics as necessary, liaising directly with the Consultants, Doctors and Nursing team, to arrange availability of staff. Ensure clinics/theatre lists are not overbooked and necessary clinics are covered during times of annual leave and overall management of the transcriptions calendar. Escalate any operational or capacity issues to Service Management to ensure compliance with Trust targets and quality of patient care. Participate in the recruitment and selection and interview process for new members of administration staff as required and ensure Trust training undertaken. Review local standard office procedures and policies ensuring they are current and meet the requirements of the service and make changes to these policies when required. Check Advice and Guidance requests from GPs daily, expedite Consultant triage and respond back to the provider within 48 hours. Must be conversant with Cerner, Evolve, LUNA, Locums nest and any other system relevant to your role. Must have working knowledge of these systems for in-putting and extracting relevant data in line with attendance at weekly non-admitted PTL meetings. Attend monthly Chief Executive Team Brief and cascade to the clinical office team and junior medical staff. Undertake projects as directed by the Assistant Service Manager.

You'll be in charge of the whole food and beverage department as well as the kitchen's finances at your school as the Sodexo Cook Manager at St Augustine Primary School,Gillingham. As the head of the school catering department, it will be your responsibility to guarantee that the food and service provided are of the finest quality in the area. Being the person your team looks to for guidance and support on a regular basis will reflect your attitude, and this will create a lively and effective work atmosphere. You will also receive public holiday time off, including Christmas, and you won't work unsociable hours!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £13.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday-Friday
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**

​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Grade: Grade 9 SCP 34 38

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Working Pattern: All year

Actual Salary: £43,693 - £47,754

Interview Date: W/C 25th November 2025

The Brownhill Learning Community (BLC)is a federation of Brownhill Special School and the Pupil Referral Service (PRS) who work together to provide education provision for school aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs who are out of the mainstream environment. There are 3 BLC sites across Rochdale and 1 site in Heywood. The postholder will work across all of the 4 sites across the borough.

Over the next 12 months the Governing Body for the Special school and the Management committee for the PRS are working closely with the local Authority to de federate and separate the Special school from the PRS. This post will still be needed after the defederation process has been completed

Presently the finances for the BLC are quite complex with funding for both the Special school provision and the PRS as well as many staff working across both provisions. In the staffing structure for Brownhill Learning Community there is a SBM Grade 9 and an SBM Grade 7 post. Both posts are presently vacant. The SBM Grade 9 will line manage the SBM Grade 7 until the defederation is completed and roles and responsibilities can be clearly defined once both posts have been filled.

In order to attract the right candidate for this important post, the Governing Board for the Special school and the Management committee for the PRS are willing to be flexible with hours and weeks of working for the successful candidate. This can be discussed at interview and on appointment

The successful candidate needs to start as soon as contractual possible

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@theblc.org.uk by 11:59pm on Friday the 22nd of November 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

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The post holder will provide specialist advice and support for patients with suspected cancer during the journey from referral to diagnosis. The role will be part of a growing team of nurses who will focus on the diagnostic part of the cancer pathway, focusing on streamlining timed diagnostic pathways and meeting the new 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard for cancer. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, to offer an individualised service and provide direct support and advice to patients with suspected cancer during various and often complex diagnostic tests with a focus on meeting the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard and other Cancer Waiting Times targets. To maintain nurse led clinic's whereby the concerns and needs of the patient's and their family/friends and carers are appropriately channelled.

To discharge the 6 key requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 To discharge the key elements of Section 252A of the NHS Act 2006 (as amended) To comply with the NHS England Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Framework To comply with the NHS England Core Standards for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience andResponse To be responsible for the interpretation of National and Regional EPRR Guidance and assess the implications for the Trust. To develop Trust EPRR based on the principles of Integrated Emergency Management, Skills for Justice and Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme. To manage the EPRR Budget on behalf of the Trust within the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and prepare cases for additional funding to meet EPRR requirements as necessary. On the instruction of NHS England EPRR Lead - To work with the Kent Resilience Forum onCore Groups and Sub-groups as the Acute Hospital Representative.- KRF Mass Fatalities- KRF Excess Deaths- KRF Risk Assessment- Isle of Grain Industries Group (COMAH Sites) The person specification sets out the essential qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge, personal attributes and other requirements which the post holder requires to perform the job to a satisfactory level.

Responsible to perform venepuncture on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, preparing patients for venepuncture, ensuring they are given the opportunity to discuss their concerns and individual needs Responsible for delivering additional phlebotomy activity such as glucose tolerance tests, paediatric phlebotomy (age 0 to 16) and PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line as the service develops Responsible for the delivering training and mentoring of new staff for all routine and non-routine phlebotomy and ensure that all policies and protocols are adhered to Responsible for delivering training Trust wide to ensure phlebotomy carried out by non phlebotomy staff is safe and competency assessed Manage the e-roster system including rotas, annual leave and sickness monitoring and to escalate any rota issues to Head of Phlebotomy Investigation of untoward incidents including Datix and complaints

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST: Clinical or technical Case management responsible for case management of adult patients with complex care needs. Provides comprehensive assessment using specialist experience and knowledge to discuss management options. Document advice given. Delivery of a safe, effective, practitioner led service for patients receiving specific treatment for headache, e.g. Greater Occipital Nerve block, Botulinum injection, DHE infusion. Works autonomously in providing clinical care using expert knowledge and highly developed clinical skills in assessing, implementing and monitoring both inpatients and outpatients to ensure that the quality of patient care is maintained at the highest standard. Utilising skills acquired through competence achievement, to establish a patients management plan that may include transfer of patients. Undertake clinical letters/summary dictation. Utilise expert knowledge of headache to act as a specialist resource service by promoting the service and increasing the awareness of the condition in hospital and primary care settings to enhance standards of care. Independently assess patients clinical condition, with the authority to alter or initiate treatment of the patient with headache ensuring a high degree of specific expertise and care which is in line with agreed guidelines. Provide counselling regarding contraception and migraine, pregnancy and the use of medication. Develop, review and lead the implementation of relevant protocols within boundaries of relevant code of conduct in order to optimise patient care and be aware of boundaries of responsibilities and limitations of clinical skills. Leadership or managerial Act promptly in conjunction with Lead Nurse to resolve complaints effectively through investigating and responding at local level and escalate as appropriate. To work as an independent autonomous, practitioner, demonstrating ability to work effectively and flexibly in a changing environment, with a high degree of autonomy. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the public, healthcare workers and other agencies. Maintain safe environment for patients, public and staff utilising quality assurance, risk management strategies and local and national policies, standards and guidelines. Participate in the management and evaluation of change to improve quality of care. Motivate self and others to achieve team and organisational goals. Represent the service at appropriate professional forums. Maintain accurate, timely and complete patient records ensuring safety and confidentiality of information at all times. Effectively communicate within the organisation at all times maintaining good interpersonal relationships. Manage written and verbal information in line with local and national policies. Participate in the Clinical Risk Management System, Datix, by investigating, reporting and taking appropriate action on clinical incidents. Contribute to strategic planning of future headache services Influence decisions regarding service delivery through participation in meetings. Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care. Ensure that grievances, disputes and complaints are resolved speedily and at the lowest possible level of the organisation. Act as professional lead and role model providing advice and support to all staff working in the field to promote best practice, including: medical students, nurses, and doctors in the out-patient and in-patient settings Technology or system support Ensure accurate recording of own duty roster, including annual/study leave Maintain accurate, timely and complete patient records ensuring safety and confidentiality of information at all times Computer literate Conversant with Clinical Portal and HIS Systems- Laboratory and radiology- systems- access to clinical results. Internet and Intranet - access to local and national NHS sites, government sites, and nursing or medical databases to continually develop evidence-based practice Digital Dictaphone Laptop and projector Telecommunications Service improvement Maintain, develop and implement professional policies, standards and practices across the Trust. Actively contribute to setting and monitoring standards in nursing practice and service provision. Take responsibility for Policy and Service development, as delegated by Senior Management or as required, in line with changing legal or professional requirements. Education and Research Provide comprehensive statistics to inform the audit process associated with the service. Contribute and take an active role in key clinical research projects for headache service Interpret headache research and ensure all practice has a nationally accepted evidence base. Responsible for maintaining and updating personal research knowledge through conference attendance, networking and reading. Develop, deliver and contribute to multidisciplinary specialist education and training programmes to promote a wider understanding of headache management in the primary and secondary healthcare setting. Promote and advise on health and lifestyle activities for patients, carers, healthcare professionals and the general public. Responsible for the educational material that is provided for all patients ensuring that this is an appropriate format and taking into consideration cognitive decline, ethnic group, presence of learning disability. Direct and support the provision of clinical practice for pre registration and post registration learners, to fulfil curriculum requirements and ensure that appropriate educational opportunities are provided. Ensure that the ongoing personal development, professional education, research needs are identified and met. Review and provide expert opinion on literature provided by voluntary agencies. Promote the service by disseminating information in relation to audit findings. To evaluate the impact of the role development and contribution to service delivery and patient satisfaction. Communications and Engagement Providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-operation is required or because there are barriers to understanding. The post holder works at an advanced level using highly specialised knowledge gained through clinical experience, training and further education within the speciality of headache to develop and deliver evidence based practice and clinical care. The post holder must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and health professionals often delivering highly complex and highly sensitive information e.g. discussion with newly diagnosed patients. Communicate with the patient, relatives and carers on the delivery of patient care. Management of patients through chronic illness and acute illness. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team on service needs and requirements. Other relevant lines of communication will encompass the following internal and external groups to ensure the gathering and dissemination of information as appropriate. Internal & External Communication Liaise directly with other health professionals in both Primary and Secondary care.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now recruiting for the role of Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) for Leigh Academy Rainham; a truly rare leadership opportunity within a very successful and financially sound, mature and geographically local multi-academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support that encourages collaboration for success. Our successful candidate will need to be a Science specialist.

The successful candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the development of the school into an outstanding provider of education. We will expect the Assistant Principal to support the further development of a positive culture and ethos where every child is expected to do well and their progress is supported every step of the way. Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential.

We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent management, and a proven track record of success in raising standards, preferably in a non-selective setting. You will be expected to play a key role in developing the strategic vision for Leigh Academy Rainham even further whilst ensuring that our students develop their potential, achieve academic excellence and develop our core values. The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team, with a specific area of whole school responsibility that will both develop and complement your existing skills and interests and will model our human scale approach to education by driving our small schools philosophy.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice Principal and will have management responsibilities for key subject areas. This post provides an outstanding career opportunity to be part of driving our academy forward and to play a critical role in the next phase of the academy’s development.

We wish to hear from you if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of our community and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level;
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at Leigh Academy Rainham and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing.

Please click here for the full Recruitment Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Stella Poulter (Office Manager) via stella.poulter@leighacademyrainham.org.uk.

Visits will be offered and will be hosted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please ensure you offer Stella Poulter a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Stella Poulter (as above) in the first instance.

Closing date for applications: Monday 4th November 2024

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on01634 412 258orrachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

You'll be in charge of the whole food and beverage department as well as the kitchen's finances at your school as the Sodexo Cook Manager at St Augustine Primary School,Gillingham. As the head of the school catering department, it will be your responsibility to guarantee that the food and service provided are of the finest quality in the area. Being the person your team looks to for guidance and support on a regular basis will reflect your attitude, and this will create a lively and effective work atmosphere. You will also receive public holiday time off, including Christmas, and you won't work unsociable hours!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £13.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday-Friday
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) **

​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

In your capacity as Sodexo's Cook Manager at St Augustine Primary School-Gillingham, you will be in charge of managing the finances and food and beverage operations for your school's kitchen. It will be your duty to make sure that the food and service meet the highest standards and that the school catering is among the best in the area. Your attitude will affect the way your team functions on a daily basis as the person they look to for guidance and encouragement, which will promote a positive and effective work atmosphere. In addition, you won't have to put in unconventional hours and will get time off for public holidays, which includes Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people”

• £13.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday-Friday
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) **

​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job..

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

· Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills?

· Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically to remain independent?

If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a care manager assistant to work in the urgent response care management team. The successful candidate will be working towards preventing hospital admission, promoting independence and facilitating early discharge. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, knowledge of the health and social care environment, and outstanding organisational and IT skills. The role will involve visiting service users in their own homes and completing regular reviews of care.

If this is you we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

The post holder will work alongside the other care manager assistants to provide an effective duty, and triage system for new referrals coming into the UR CM Team.

Good keyboard skills required for information recording, report writing and e-mails.

The post holder will manage a caseload of service users , to monitor and review care services in the community. Ensuring that the cost of the care is appropriate to the service users needs.

The post holder will be responsible for completing reviews at the end of the enablement period, to ensure that service users with long-term needs have ongoing support in accordance with The Care Act 2014.

The post holder must be able to easily access different properties and environments including house boats, rural setting and cluttered environments.

The post holder will need to be able to appropriately and professionally engage and communicate with a wide range of service users from different health, social and ethnic and cultural backgrounds







So what else?

· This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.

· We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.

· We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.

· You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

· Informal visits can be arranged on request.

· We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.

· MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

1. Communication and relationship skills



· The post holder will be required to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This will enable them to work collaboratively and effectively with service users, their families, carers, and professionals from different agencies.



· The post holder must be able to appropriately and professionally engage and communicate with a wide range of service users from different health, social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The post holder will be able to establish a supportive and effective relationship to ensure that services users are able to actively participate in the review process.



· The post would require sensitivity and empathy in providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training. or re-assurance skills are required.





2. Knowledge, training and experience





· The post holder will need to have some experience and/or understanding of working in a care or social services environment or organisation.



· Have good IT skills that enable the post holder to use electronic computer systems, to access and input access service user data. The post holder would also need to be competent to access and use email and raise reports.



· Additional training will be provided to meet service and organisational specific requirements and develop knowledge and skills.



The post holder will need to have studied to A’level, Higher National Certificate or vocational qualification level 4 and be confident to use various electronic systems.





3. Analytical and judgement skills



The post holder will be working directly with service users, their families, carers, Care Managers, internal and external agencies in the community. They will need to analyse social situations and factors that impact on service user’s ability to manage independently in the community and then determine a course of action. They will also need to use their judgement skills to accurately identify areas of concern or unmet need.



4. Planning and organisational skills



· The post holder will have effective work load management skills, be able to prioritise work schedules and complete work in a timely manner.



· The post holder should be able to work in a busy and occasionally challenging work environment whilst being able to maintain a professional and effective service.



· The post holder will maintain a high level of work that reflects the aims, values and provision of care required of the organisation as a whole.





5. Physical skills



· A full and clean driving licence is required to enable the post holder to work across the Medway area for service user reviews, meetings and training sessions.



· Good keyboard skills required for information recording, report writing and emails.



· The post holder must be able to easily access different properties and environments including house boats, high rise properties, rural settings and cluttered environments.



6. Responsibility for patient / client care



· The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative with clients in the community and as part of a larger team.



· The post holder will have regular contact with service users and their families, providers, health care workers and other team members.



7. Responsibility for policy and service development implementation



· The post holder will be required to provide feedback based on reviews they complete with service users, their families, carers and other professionals. The feedback would contribute to the development of services provision in accordance with MCH organisational values and local and national policies.





· The post holder will be able to contribute to service development and improvement by proactively engaging in audits, internal process and activity reviews.



8. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that services are provided appropriately to service users. And those services are provided in accordance with The Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria.



The post holder will be responsible for the implementing and monitoring of care packages, ensuring that the cost of the care calls is suitable for the individual’s level of needs. They will also need to understand and explain to service users, family and carers the Medway Council Financial Assessment process, and any possible charges attached to long-term care.



9. Responsibilities for human resources (HR)



· The post holder will be responsible for supporting new members of staff during the induction period, particularly around the use of Framework-i. They will also be involved in providing “shadowing” opportunities to promote the work of the team for staff working in MCH and in other agencies and organisations ie. Medway Council.

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10. Responsibilities for information resources



· The post holder will be responsible for safe and appropriate access to service user data and for ensuring confidentiality is maintained when transferring, discussing or using service user information.



· The post holder will ensure service user information is only accessed and transferred to relevant services and data protection is maintained at all times.



· The post holder will be trained to use electronic data and IT systems that support service user information.





11. Responsibilities for research and development (R&D)



· The post holder will participate in service audits and reviews to ensure the service is operation to current local, national and organisational standards.



12. Freedom to act



· The post holder will be able to demonstrate autonomy in their role, but also be able to recognise the need for supervision or support when necessary.



· In accordance with MCH organisational policy and procedure the post holder must be able to identify and report practices and incidents that are inappropriate and/or detrimental to the post holder, colleagues, service users, the service or the organisation as a whole.



13. Physical effort (refer to effort factor questionnaire)



· See Physical effort factor questionnaire



14. Mental effort (refer to effort factor questionnaire)



· See Mental effort factor questionnaire



15. Emotional effort (refer to effort factor questionnaire)



· See Emotional effort questionnaire



16. Working conditions (refer to effort factor questionnaire)



· See Working conditions effort questionnaire



Full JD can be found in the attachments


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

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Person specification Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications Recognised degree in adult nursing Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the Nursing Midwifery Council register Evidence of further study Mentorship or training qualification District Nursing qualification / community practitioner pathway or willingness to commence within 1 year of starting Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake training Relevant post-graduate qualification, e.g. in elderly care, chronic disease management, long term conditions, rehabilitation Experience Post graduate accumulative experience in the fields of elderly/ rehabilitation/ community/ intermediate care/ long term conditions/acute illness. Experience of delivering education and teaching. Proven and evidence of experience in an autonomous practitioner role Experience of working in the community in healthcare. Experience and competence in high-level clinical assessment of complex patients Evidence of specialist knowledge in minor illness management, community nursing and advanced practitioner Experience of using technology to facilitate provision of patient care Experience of motivational interviewing Change management experience Special knowledge / expertise Knowledge of current issues and trends within community healthcare, urgent Care, long term conditions, intermediate care and the NHS in general A working knowledge of the admission avoidance ethos and facilitation of timely discharge A sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Ability to practice at an advanced level Experience of lone working and decision making Experience of mentoring students and other healthcare professionals Proven ability to manage a caseload Intermediate IT skills (Windows, Internet, Outlook, Excel, EPEX) Presentation skills and teaching qualification or experience Research awareness and audit skills Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment Self-motivated Able to work and make decisions autonomously and take the initiative Assertive but diplomatic towards colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with compassionate and inclusive interpersonal skills which will encourage self-empowerment Flexible and responsive to the needs of the service Ability to recognise own limitations and to refer appropriately when necessary in accordance with professional code of conduct Practical / intellectual skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective time management, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines Able to travel to dispersed sites in a timely manner MCH values Being caring and compassionate The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is my priority. I show kindness and humanity. I am inclusive and non-discriminatory. Working in partnership I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services. I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals. I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations. Delivering quality and value I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes. I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies. I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working. These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet. Full JD in attachments

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Further details about the role

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

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Deadline for applications: Noon on Thursday 12th September 2024.

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Further details about the role

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust, and therefore, we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.