Total 65 Junior Executive job vacancies in Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Healthcare Assistant – Dorchester Area Hourly Pay: £17.00 Location: Dorchester Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Afternoon to Evening Shifts) About the Role: Enviva, part of the Sonderwell Group, is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide exceptional care to a child in the Dorchester area who is in need of palliative care. This is a unique and deeply rewarding role, where you will not only provide physical care but also offer emotional comfort, interaction, and support during this challenging time. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will engage in activities like playtime and reading, and offer comfort and cuddles when needed, ensuring the child feels secure, loved, and cared for. In this palliative care role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, providing the highest quality of care and emotional support to the child and their family in a home setting. Key Responsibilities: Interactive Care: As a Healthcare Assistant, you will engage the child through play, storytime, and activities that help foster emotional and cognitive development, while respecting their comfort and needs during palliative care. Emotional Comfort: Provide reassurance, cuddles, and comfort when the child is distressed or in need of support, ensuring they feel loved and secure. Palliative Care: Offer compassionate care in the child’s final stages of life, providing comfort and support to both the child and family. Family Communication: Build a trusting, positive relationship with both the child and their family, ensuring their needs are met with kindness, respect, and compassion throughout this emotional time. What We Offer: Hourly Pay: £17.00 Free Training: Access to professional development and palliative care-specific training to support your role as a Healthcare Assistant. Employee Benefits: Paid induction and training Free Blue Light Card Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Paid referral bonus for referring a friend Ongoing Support: Continuous guidance from Care Coordinators and Nurse Managers Career Development: Opportunities for further training and growth within Sonderwell Group About Sonderwell Group: Sonderwell is a leading provider of complex, home-based care, specializing in palliative and end-of-life care. We are committed to supporting people to live independently and with dignity, delivering exceptional and compassionate care. As part of the Sonderwell Group, Enviva provides a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where we invest in our team to ensure they can provide the best care possible. What We’re Looking For: Experience in healthcare, early years care, or palliative care is highly valued. A caring, empathetic nature with a passion for supporting others, particularly children in need of comfort during palliative care. Ability to engage, listen, and build trust with the child and their family, offering reassurance and emotional support. Experience with complex care, such as Epilepsy, NG Tube, Oxygen, and Basic Life Support, is advantageous but not required. Why Join Us? At Sonderwell, we are more than just a healthcare provider – we are a community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, particularly in palliative care. If you are committed to providing exceptional care and enjoy offering comfort and support during sensitive times, we want to hear from you. Ready to Apply? Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide the necessary support to ensure a fair and inclusive experience for all applicants. Sonderwell is an equal opportunities employer, proud to welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. #SonderwellWe are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, develop and grow into the role that best suits you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you’re never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Manage and lead the main deskBe the front of house main contact

Confident in using google and excel to produce data reports

Previous office experience

Good personal skills

Ability to work as a part of a team

Understanding children and families needs

Ability to multi task

What the school offers its staff

CPD

Staff benefits programme

Employee assistance programme

Become part of a growing trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The Role: To support a young professional gentleman living with Muscular Dystrophy, to live an exciting and fulfilling life. He requires 2 new members of staff to join his team for day and night shifts. This role is for day shifts.
Main Duties:
• To provide all aspects of personal care
• To use a hoist
• To support to maintain a hygienic home (including laundry, cleaning, and tidying up etc)
• Food and drink preparation
• To support getting out of bed / going to bed each day
• To attend Dr / hospital appointments as and when required
• You will also be required to cover for colleagues on leave and sickness, and on occasions work extra hours, agreed in advance.
• To assist to attend social events, such as meeting friends, day trips, and evening trips.

Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, and flexible
• Suitable for a casual working environment but always remaining professional.
Car owner with driving license is essential
The employer enjoys television/film, travelling, music and sport.
Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references.
You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.
Hours: Live-in care (week on week off) 8:30 - 20:30. Days can be flexible.
Hourly Rate: £13.50 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata) including Bank holidays

Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

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.

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.

DECONTAMINATION SERVICES ASSISTANT (BAND 2)

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated Decontamination Services Assistant to join our small friendly team.

The successful applicant will be expected to work in the Sterile Services Department and the Endoscopy Decontamination Department and full training will be provided.

You will be expected to be to follow clear working instructions in order to meet the standards required to deliver high quality care for our patients.

You should be able to work as part of a team and be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing production environment.

Your daily duties will be on a rota basis and will include early and late shifts (between the hours of 0630 and 2200 hrs) and weekends and bank holidays (between 0900 and 1700 hrs).

Previous applicants need not apply

If you would like any further information, please contact, Lisa Rose, Decontamination Services Business Manager on 01305 253797 or Carlo Biles, Deputy Manager Decontamination Services on 01305 254907.

Decontamination Services provide a vital service to all departments within the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Community Hospitals as well as external customers.

The Sterile Services Department undertakes the washing, cleaning, preparation and sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments and the Endoscopy Decontamination Department undertakes the washing, cleaning and processing of flexible endoscopes.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in providing sterile reusable equipment for our patients. Whilst there is no direct contact with patients being part of this small friendly team supports patient safety within the organisation.

At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, 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.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

Quality Assistant - QA

Dorchester Area

£up to 29,000 DOE

Mon – Friday Days

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company in a Monday to Friday, day based role. The role is fast paced, demanding and diverse, and will hold a real breadth for exposure to all aspects of technical and quality within the food industry. You will need to be an excellent communicator, with attention to detail and have a passion for technical and quality to be successful in this role. You will ideally have experience working as a QA / QC in a food manufacturing environment

Essential Skills/ Experience for the Quality Assistant:
·Competent with computer systems and software
·Experience working within a Quality or Technical role within Food Manufacturing OR a Food Science Degree
·Methodical and logical with attention to detail
·Ability to work independently as well as being part of the technical team
·Ability to handle and keep information relating to the business confidently
·Ability to plan time effectively
·Good interpersonal and communication skills

The role will require some flexibility on hours as the team generally covers shifts between 6am – 6pm ie 6am - 3pm / 9am - 6pm / 8am – 5pm Mon – Friday. Flexibility will be required during busy periods when shifts may be extended

Salary - £up to 29,000 DOE

The role of the Quality Assistant could suit a Food Science Graduate, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator or a QA / QC/ Quality Auditor who is seeking the next step in their career within the food Industry

If the role is of interest then please send your cv TODAY

Working within the Dorset Intelligence & Insight Service (DiiS) you will be instrumental in the design and delivery of Dorset's approach to population analytics and the underlying data engineering that supports it. This role represents an excellent opportunity for development with a huge scope to really make a difference to the way we deliver services in Dorset and to hugely impact outcomes for patients. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a confident, flexible, pro-active and responsive approach combined with the resilience to deal with shifting priorities and demands. The post holder will be expected to: Develop solutions using a range of technologies and platforms Design, build, test, modify and maintain data pipelines and data stores creating complex or Large -scale data products. Create new datasets through the manipulation of multiple data sources. Make effective use of development practices such as version control, unit testing, planning, DevOps, etc. Participate in refinement and planning sessions. Write review and maintain detailed system documentation. Develop expertise in data profiling, locally used applications, systems, platforms, and reporting tools and share your knowledge with others. Effectively communicate to and between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Determine which tools and techniques to use to explore or solve a variety of business issues.

Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking individual with a passion for PR? Ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we want to hear from you!

Hillarys, the UK’s leading made-to-measure and in-home blinds, curtains, and shutters company, is excited to invite an enthusiastic and driven entry-level PR Assistant to join our Brand Engagement Team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to support our PR function and build strong relationships across multiple brands within the Hunter Douglas group.

Here is what you will be doing:


Assist in planning and implementing PR campaigns and brainstorming campaign ideas.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends to fuel innovative campaign development.
Maintain and update media lists and reports.
Help support link-building activity across our brands.
Support our press office function for The Hillarys Group brands.
Liaise with influencers for paid partnerships and product gifting opportunities.
Project manage PR events for product launches and campaigns.
Draft editorial copy, including press releases and expert quotes.


Interested in the role? Here is what we are looking for.


The ability to efficiently meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
Be comfortable working independently and proactively.
Have a collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships.
Be creative and proficient in idea generation.
Have excellent written and verbal skills for engaging with media and internal teams.
Be comfortable utilising data and market insights to create reports.


Why join us?

Play a key role in our dynamic PR team and establish effective working relationships with stakeholders. Grow your career in PR with a market-leading organisation committed to innovation and excellence. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Receive ongoing training and mentoring to support your career aspirations.

You’ll receive many benefits, such as generous staff discount (including family and friends!), healthcare and lifestyle packages, and a fantastic working environment.

Everyone who applies will receive a response.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Start date: Trial to start immedaitely.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in a SEND school in Sandwell with fantastic facilities for children and young people with additional learning needs.

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ certificate in Children’s Learning and Development or equivalent? Are you confident supporting pupils across all years (ages 4 -18)? Do you work well independently and as part of a team?

The school is seeking to appoint a strong, experienced qualified Teaching Assistant to support children across the school on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. The school is for children with special education needs including autism and complex behavioural needs.

The role will include:

• Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
• Work with pupils on a one-to one basis
• Leading group work
• Helping the class teacher with pupil observations

As a Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from a dedicated team of consultants
• An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in a role as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, please contact Rachael on 0121 200 3224 or email your CV to rachael.roberts@teacheractive.com.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Confident in using google and excel to produce data reportsPrevious office experience

Good personal skills

Ability to work as a part of a team

Understanding children and families needs

Ability to multi task

What the school offers its staff

CPD

Staff benefits programme

Employee assistance programme

Become part of a growing trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Teaching Assistants.
Closing date: 25th October 2024
Location: Weymouth and Dorchester
Arbour House is an independent school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social and communication difficulties and in particular Autism. We provide a bespoke curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve to their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education.
Due to continued success and growth, exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistants now exists to join our small, friendly team.
As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing recruitmentteam@potens-uk.com Alternatively, please use the link below to visit our website. From there you will be able to download the application form to complete. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to recruitmentteam@potens-uk.com
http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/work-at-arbour-house/
Arbour House is rated ‘Good’ for all categories in our May 2022 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our last Inspection Report and a School Prospectus, is available on the school website: http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Our benefits platform also offers a range of discounts from a variety of providers, so you can save money on things such as Shopping, groceries and days out, plus much more!
• £12.60 to £13.40 per hour.
• Full time 37.5 hours per week, working 39 weeks per year.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

Who you are:
• We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and flexible individuals to join our school. If you have a genuine interest in education and can support young learners with SEN to achieve and be the best that they can be, then make magic moments happen with us!
• At our school we have small family-feel classes in a nurturing environment, a supportive and dynamic team approach and a high staff to pupil ratio to ensure our educational provision is bespoke and innovative.

Who we are:
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children).
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.