Total 14 customer service job vacancies in Gravesend, DA12 4LF

Funeral Service Crew
£24,180 (£12.40 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota to cover occasional evenings and weekends
Gravesend, DA12 2PG


No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps - no CV required.


You'll need a full manual UK driver's licence for this job.


Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.


No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.


At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.


What you'll do


* collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner
* bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
* maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
* prepare coffins and engrave name plates
* prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral

This role would suit people who have


* a full UK manual driving licence
* a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
* the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
* the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)


Why Co-op?


You'll get a fantastic benefits package including:


* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
* discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
* access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it


At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities


Building an inclusive work environment


We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to 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 your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.


If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Service Care Solutions are working with a reputable non profit provider who deliver crucial support to individuals that are suffering with substance misuse issues, starting in the late 70's originally offering accommodation solutions to recently released prisoners they are now recognised as a nationwide provider that help thousands of service users on a daily basis within the community, what they hope to achieve in the future is to continue to make a positive difference in people's lives with Recovery Practitioners and clincial staff.

Organisational Values:

• Believing In People
• Being Open
• Being Compassionate
• Being Bold and Making a Difference.

The Ideal Recovery Practitioner:

• A solid understanding of substance misuse issues.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Proactive and independent work ethic.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative work.

Expectations of the Recovery Practitioner:

• Opiate Substitute Treatment.
• Managing a caseload.
• Taking part in MDTs.
• 1:1 work

Compliance Requirements:

• Enhanced Child And Adults DBS (Within 12 Months/Update Service Registered)
• Valid Right to Work
• Most Recent Employment References

About Service Care Solutions Recruitment Agency & How to Apply:

Originally forming in 2005 Service Care Solutions is a UK based recruitment agency consisting of various specialist divisions, SCS started their first recruitment support within substance misuse over 18 years ago so their unique consultants know exactly which type of staff to look for in the sector and recognize potential and talent in Recovery Practitioners that others may miss.

Service Care Solutions can facilitate processing of new DBS's free of charge for any candidate who meets the above requirements and is engaging with our compliance procedure.

If you would like to be part of our exceptional Recovery Practitioner candidate base and apply for the above role please contact Vinny Kerrigan on 01772 208963 or email your CV directly to vincent.kerrigan@servicecare.org.uk

Unfortunately due to the high traffic of candidates that apply for our roles we can only endeavour to respond to candidates that have relevant experience for this role!

The Benefits of Service Care Solutions:
* Four weekly payroll runs
* £250 training allowance
* Excellent pay rates
* Exceptional referral bonuses
* Specialist Substance Misuse consultants offering single point of contact
* Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
* Ltd and PAYE payment options available
* Nationwide provider of substance misuse staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering substance misuse services and over 200 local authorities.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

Funeral Service Crew
£24,180 per annum (£12.40 per hour) plus benefits 
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, varied shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on-call rota
Gravesend, DA12 2PG

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps - no CV required.

You'll need a full manual UK driver's licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.

At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you'll do

* collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner
* bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
* maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
* prepare coffins and engrave name plates
* prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral

This role would suit people who have

* a full UK manual driving licence
* a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
* the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
* the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)

Why Co-op?

You'll get a fantastic benefits package including:

* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
* discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
* access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to 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 your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an ongoing agency basis for a NHS Mental Health hospital, based within Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will be able to choose their own shift pattern, enabling a healthy work life balance.

SHIFTS: Available Monday to Sunday

SHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies: 0730-1500 Lates: 1230-2030 Long Days: 0730-2030 Nights: 2000-0800

SPECIALISMS: Acute adult admission/treatment and assessment for organic illnesses, such as Dementia.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Previous NHS experience essential and at least one year experience working within a similar role.

The Role:

• Provide a high standard of care to individuals (adults and older adults) with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress.
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice.

The Person

• 12 months minimum UK experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• You'll be warm and engaging while showing real empathy with service users and their individual circumstances.
• International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern
• £250 sign-up bonus
• £350 Referral Bonus
• Free on-site Parking
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
• Subsidised training /FREE mandatory training

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to work within an assessment unit for patients with Dementia, based in Barrow-in-Furness. The unit provides assessment and treatment for people suffering from dementia when they are unable to remain in their own environment, delivering an individual care and treatment plan in a safe supported environment.

This role is fully flexible allowing you to work around any commitments, promoting a healthy work life balance.

SHIFTS: Available Monday to Sunday

SHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies: 0730-1500 Lates: 1230-2030 Long Days: 0730-2030 Nights: 2000-0800

SPECIALISMS: Older Adults - assessment for organic illnesses, such as Dementia.

The Role:

• Assisting patients with daily activities such as personal care.
• Assisting qualified nursing staff where necessary.
• Making patients feel comfortable and calm.

The Person

• 12 months minimum experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a residential or inpatient setting.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern
• £150 sign-up bonus
• £280 referral bonus
• Free On-site Parking
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work

This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an ongoing agency basis for a NHS Mental Health hospital, based within Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will be able to choose their own shift pattern, enabling a healthy work life balance.

SHIFTS: Available Monday to Sunday

SHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies: 0730-1500 Lates: 1230-2030 Long Days: 0730-2030 Nights: 2000-0800

SPECIALISMS: Acute adult admission/treatment and assessment for organic illnesses, such as Dementia.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Previous NHS experience essential and at least one year experience working within a similar role.

The Role:

• Provide a high standard of care to individuals (adults and older adults) with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress.
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice.

The Person

• 12 months minimum UK experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• You'll be warm and engaging while showing real empathy with service users and their individual circumstances.
• International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern
• £250 sign-up bonus
• £350 Referral Bonus
• Free on-site Parking
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
• Subsidised training /FREE mandatory training

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to work within an assessment unit for patients with Dementia, based in Barrow-in-Furness. The unit provides assessment and treatment for people suffering from dementia when they are unable to remain in their own environment, delivering an individual care and treatment plan in a safe supported environment.

This role is fully flexible allowing you to work around any commitments, promoting a healthy work life balance.

SHIFTS: Available Monday to Sunday

SHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies: 0730-1500 Lates: 1230-2030 Long Days: 0730-2030 Nights: 2000-0800

SPECIALISMS: Older Adults - assessment for organic illnesses, such as Dementia.

The Role:

• Assisting patients with daily activities such as personal care.
• Assisting qualified nursing staff where necessary.
• Making patients feel comfortable and calm.

The Person

• 12 months minimum experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a residential or inpatient setting.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern
• £150 sign-up bonus
• £280 referral bonus
• Free On-site Parking
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work

This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.

You are the face of the service operation as a Sodexo Food service assistant in Thamesview School - Gravesend - Kent. Along with making sure all work areas are kept spotless at all times, this duty involves preparing and serving our varied cuisines. With your upbeat demeanour and adept customer service abilities, you'll become an indispensable part of everyone's daily routine. 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’ll do:

• Assist with set up and service of hot and/or cold meals from steamtables and countertops.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• During meal times, serve and restock food from counters and steam tables, tidy up stations, and follow recipes or product instructions to estimate food requirements.
• Engage with students in the eating, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring:

• Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing
• Prior work experience is not a requirement.

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 apprenticeships and 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 applications

Package Description

Food Service Assistant

• £11.44 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (09:00-15:00)
• Term Time Only **

​Check your local transport links here: DA12 4LF​ Plan Your Journey | Traveline

**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.

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

You are the face of the service operation as a Sodexo Food Service Assistant in Northfleet Technology College - Northfleet - Kent. Along with making sure all work areas are kept spotless at all times, this duty involves preparing and serving our varied cuisines. With your upbeat demeanour and adept customer service abilities, you'll become an indispensable part of everyone's daily routine. 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’ll do:

• Assist with set up and service of hot and/or cold meals from steamtables and countertops.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• During meal times, serve and restock food from counters and steam tables, tidy up stations, and follow recipes or product instructions to estimate food requirements.
• Engage with students in the eating, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring:

• Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing
• Prior work experience is not a requirement.

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 apprenticeships and 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 applications

Package Description

Food Service Assistant

• £11.44 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (08:00-15:00)
• Term Time Only **

​Check your local transport links here: DA11 8DG Plan Your Journey | Traveline

**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.

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

You are the face of the service operation as a Sodexo Food service assistant in St John’s School​ - Gravesend - Kent. Along with making sure all work areas are kept spotless at all times, this duty involves preparing and serving our varied cuisines. With your upbeat demeanour and adept customer service abilities, you'll become an indispensable part of everyone's daily routine. 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’ll do:

• Assist with set up and service of hot and/or cold meals from steamtables and countertops.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• During meal times, serve and restock food from counters and steam tables, tidy up stations, and follow recipes or product instructions to estimate food requirements.
• Engage with students in the eating, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring:

• Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing
• Prior work experience is not a requirement.

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 apprenticeships and 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 applications

Package Description

Food Service Assistant

• £11.44 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (09:00-15:00)
• Term Time Only **

​Check your local transport links here: DA12 2JW Plan Your Journey | Traveline

**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.

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

You are the face of the service operation as a Sodexo Food Service Assistant in Northfleet Technology College - Northfleet - Kent. Along with making sure all work areas are kept spotless at all times, this duty involves preparing and serving our varied cuisines. With your upbeat demeanour and adept customer service abilities, you'll become an indispensable part of everyone's daily routine. 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’ll do:

• Assist with set up and service of hot and/or cold meals from steamtables and countertops.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• During meal times, serve and restock food from counters and steam tables, tidy up stations, and follow recipes or product instructions to estimate food requirements.
• Engage with students in the eating, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring:

• Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing
• Prior work experience is not a requirement.

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 apprenticeships and 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 applications

Package Description

Food Service Assistant

• £11.44 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (09:00-15:00)
• Term Time Only **

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**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.

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

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

The Role: Vita Health Group is looking for a Talking Therapies High Intensity (Step 3) Service Manager to support the delivery of our service. The Talking Therapies High Intensity (Step 3) Service Manager contributes to the delivery of effective operational management and leadership within the NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies service. This is a great opportunity for a Line Manager to progress their career within the NHS Talking Therapies Service and training will be given as required. The High Intensity Service Manager will work closely alongside the Senior Management Team to ensure that a high quality, Talking Therapies compliant stepped care service is delivered. You will support the service to exceed national standards of delivery and achieve optimum levels of clinical performance. The Service Manager will line manage other operational managers within the service and will act as an appropriate point of escalation. The role will be a mix of remote and office-based working. Candidates must be willing to travel to the Kent and Medway locality.Skills and Experience: Essential: Undertaking Clinical Audit, including action planning Experience of effectively managing a team Experience & knowledge of working in NHS Talking Therapies Experience of being part of making strategic decisions for service provision & leading change An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required Desirable: Leadership & management qualification (CMI/ILM or other recognised body) Talking Therapies recognised therapeutic qualification Supervisor training Experience of leading a team where there are changing priorities of needs Use of IAPTUS systemWhy Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of making people better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ To progress your skills and enable career development we provide Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. To support this we have a dedicated team of EDI specialists and run a range of active in-house diversity networks. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce, to ensure we are representative of the communities we serve at all levels. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of livedexperience. We are committed to equitably support the wellbeing of all employees as demonstrated by: Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will arrange. VHG is committed to supporting transgender individuals with dignity and recognises the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

The Role:Vita Health Group is looking for a Talking Therapies High Intensity (Step 3) Service Manager to support the delivery of our service. The Talking Therapies High Intensity (Step 3) Service Manager contributes to the delivery of effective operational management and leadership within the NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies service. This is a great opportunity for a Line Manager to progress their career within the NHS Talking Therapies Service and training will be given as required.

• The High Intensity Service Manager will work closely alongside the Senior Management Team to ensure that a high quality, Talking Therapies compliant stepped care service is delivered. You will support the service to exceed national standards of delivery and achieve optimum levels of clinical performance.
• The Service Manager will line manage other operational managers within the service and will act as an appropriate point of escalation.
• The role will be a mix of remote and office-based working. Candidates must be willing to travel to the Kent and Medway locality.

Skills and Experience:Essential:

• Undertaking Clinical Audit, including action planning
• Experience of effectively managing a team
• Experience & knowledge of working in NHS Talking Therapies
• Experience of being part of making strategic decisions for service provision & leading change
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required

Desirable:

• Leadership & management qualification (CMI/ILM or other recognised body)
• Talking Therapies recognised therapeutic qualification
• Supervisor training
• Experience of leading a team where there are changing priorities of needs
• Use of IAPTUS system

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.To achieve our mission of making people better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/To progress your skills and enable career development we provide Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. To support this we have a dedicated team of EDI specialists and run a range of active in-house diversity networks.We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce, to ensure we are representative of the communities we serve at all levels. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of lived experience.We are committed to equitably support the wellbeing of all employees as demonstrated by:

• Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will arrange.VHG is committed to supporting transgender individuals with dignity and recognises the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme