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Part Time - 24 hours per week - Night shifts. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Set in the picturesque Essex village of Copford, near Colchester, New Copford Place is a purpose-built residential care home, staffed by a committed and enthusiastic team. Joining us as a Health Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal preparation. Mobility. Keeping care records up to date. We would like our Health Care Assistant to be someone who has a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives. You will ideally hold Level 2 in Health and Social Care and you must hold The Care Certificate qualification. This isn't just a job; it's about making a difference to older people's lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: Learning, development, and progression. Paid breaks. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free parking at our homes and day clubs. Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums. Uniforms are provided. Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe?is one of the charity's core values, and is central to everything we do at?Friends of the Elderly.?All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don't delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our Colchester store. Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK. We are looking for a Sunday Sales Assistant to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include, managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the appearance of the shop, maximising sales and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers. If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you: Excellent customer service skills Literate and numerate An effective team player Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock A basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop would be an advantage A flexible approach to your job is essential What we offer in return: A 6 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
About the opportunity... Store Manager Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel creating amazing value everyday! As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why Choose Us? A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success. Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success. Rota's are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work. Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years' service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday. In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues. Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance. Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being. Your Impact: Love our customers: Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction. Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time. Care for our colleagues: Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning. You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role. Protect the pounds (and euros): Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business. Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently. Ready to Join Us? This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us. About us... Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros... By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!